Screen Tearing - Ubuntu 20.04 with Nvidia/Intel graphics(Nvidia Optimus)

Question

When I use X.ORG X server-Nouveau display driver, I don't have any problem.

But whenever I install any version of NVIDIA driver (460/450), I encounter with Screen Tearing.

I tried many solutions but non of them work.

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• OS: Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS

• Graphic Card: NVIDIA 960M

• Integrated Graphic: Intel HD 530

Answer 1

First of all install Nvidia driver.

Solved by:

1. Open the /lib/modprobe.d/nvidia-graphics-drivers.conf file and add the following line:

   options nvidia-drm modeset=1
   

2. Run this command:

   sudo update-initramfs -u
   

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Installing Nvidia driver commands:

• List available drivers: ubuntu-drivers devices
• Install the best driver: ubuntu-drivers autoinstall
• Check for successful installation after a reboot: nvidia-smi