How to Overclock the GPU using the Lenovo Vantage App

Overclocking your GPU using Lenovo Vantage is a straightforward process for supported Lenovo Legion laptops. This feature optimizes GPU performance by increasing clock speeds, allowing smoother gameplay and faster rendering.

How do I overclock the GPU using Lenovo Vantage?

1. Make sure that your laptop is ready for GPU overclocking

1. Supported Laptops:
   • GPU overclocking in Lenovo Vantage is available for select Lenovo Legion laptops with NVIDIA GPUs.
   • Verify if your laptop supports this feature by checking the official Lenovo documentation for your model.
2. Pre-installed Lenovo Vantage:
   • Ensure that Lenovo Vantage is installed. If not, use our guide on how to download and install it.

2. Update the graphics drivers and firmware

1. Update GPU Drivers:
   • Launch the NVIDIA GeForce Experience app.
   • Download and install the latest drivers for your NVIDIA GPU.
   • If the NVIDIA graphics driver fails to install on Windows 11, click the highlighted link to fix the problem.
2. Update System Firmware:
   • Open Lenovo Vantage.
   • Go to System Update and install any available updates for BIOS, firmware, or Vantage itself.

3. Enable the GPU Overclocking

1. Launch Lenovo Vantage from the Start menu or system tray.
2. Navigate to the Legion Edge tab or Gaming Features section, depending on your version.
3. Look for the GPU Overclocking option and toggle the switch to Enable Overclocking.
4. Lenovo Vantage will apply a pre-configured overclocking profile tailored to your GPU for safe performance increases.
5. If available, use manual settings to adjust GPU core and memory clock speeds.
6. Start with small increments (+50 MHz to +100 MHz) to ensure stability.

The menu and settings are different depending on your GPU so we can’t make any specific recommendations. However, we have a useful guide with the best gaming settings you can tweak.

After you finish making changes, use benchmarking tools like 3DMark, Unigine Heaven, or in-game performance tests to check stability.

4. Monitor the performance and temperature

1. Performance Metrics:
   • Use Lenovo Vantage’s performance monitoring tools to track frame rates and GPU utilization.
2. Temperature Check:
   • Ensure GPU temperatures remain below 85°C. High temperatures may lead to thermal throttling or instability.
   • If needed, adjust cooling settings in Lenovo Vantage or enable Performance Mode for better fan speed.

After any overclocking procedure, it’s important to monitor the system for any issues concerning overheating.

5. Adjust cooling and environment

1. Run the Lenovo Vantage app.
2. Activate the Performance Mode to optimize fan speeds and CPU/GPU usage.
3. To improve the cooling conditions, place the laptop in a well-ventilated area.
4. Use a laptop cooling pad if necessary to maintain lower temperatures.

If you experience crashes, instability, or overheating, open Lenovo Vantage and disable GPU overclocking. Also, restore default settings to ensure system stability.

Tips for safe GPU overclocking

• Use pre-configured profiles: Lenovo’s built-in profiles are tested for safety and reliability.
• Monitor Continuously: Use tools like HWMonitor or MSI Afterburner to monitor GPU performance and temperature.
• Avoid prolonged overclocking: Overclocking increases wear on components; use it only when performance boosts are necessary.

By following these steps, you can safely overclock your GPU using Lenovo Vantage for improved gaming and graphical performance. Let us know in the comments below if you need further help.

That’s not all, the software can also optimize your connection, and we covered this feature in our Lenovo Vantage Network Boost article, so don’t miss it.