Optimize performance (Creator Pro)

Product: Deep Art Creator Pro
Section: GPU & Performance (Creator Pro)

Contents

• Goal & prerequisites
• GPU tuning (NVIDIA / Apple Silicon)
• CPU optimization (no GPU)
• App settings
• Workflow tips (prompts & batches)
• FAQ
• See also

Goal & prerequisites

This guide shows how to shorten render and upscaling times in Creator Pro. It assumes either a compatible NVIDIA GPU (optional acceleration) or an Apple M‑series chip. Creator Pro also runs fully on CPU‑only systems.

GPU tuning (NVIDIA / Apple Silicon)

1) Install current Studio drivers / OS updates

• NVIDIA: GeForce Studio Driver ≥ 536.67 (see vendor site).
• Apple: macOS 13.5 or later (Metal 3 improvements).

2) Set the power profile to “Maximum performance”

• Windows + NVIDIA GPU:
  Nvidia Control Panel → Manage 3D Settings → Power Management Mode → Prefer Maximum Performance.
• macOS (on AC power):
  System Settings → Power → disable Optimized battery charging while rendering.

3) Use VRAM‑appropriate batch sizes

• 8 GB VRAM → batch 4 images.
• 12 GB VRAM → batch 8 images.

4) Watch power & thermals

• Keep GPU temperature below ~80 °C (use system monitors).
• Once throttling starts, performance can drop by > 20%.

CPU optimization (no GPU)

1. Enable multithreading:
   Settings → Performance → check Use all CPU cores.
2. Increase RAM cache:
   Settings → Cache Size → set to ≥ 50% of free RAM.
3. Close background apps:
   Pause heavy browser tabs, video streaming, and antivirus scans during long renders.

App settings

Workflow tips (prompts & batches)

• Lock the seed when comparing prompt changes; vary only one parameter at a time to avoid wasted iterations.
• Queue sensible batch sizes based on VRAM (see above) rather than large single renders.
• Generate at workable size → upscale (2×/4×) for final delivery.

FAQ

• Why is GPU usage only ~50%?
  Check driver version and Prefer Maximum Performance profile; ensure the display is connected to the discrete GPU on laptops.
• Is an eGPU faster?
  It can help, but expect 5–10% overhead via Thunderbolt; a desktop GPU is preferable when available.

See also

• Supported operating systems & GPUs (Creator Pro)
• Install on Windows (Creator Pro)
• Install on macOS (Creator Pro)
• Install on Linux (Creator Pro)
• Creator Pro won’t start (Windows/macOS)