Yes, there are several ways to test a graphics card without having to install a new driver.
1. Run System Diagnostics: One way to test a graphics card without installing a driver is to run system diagnostics. System diagnostics provide information about the hard drive and other components. If your system is using an integrated graphics card, you can access the diagnostics to check its performance. Simply open the Windows Start menu, enter “diagnose” in the search bar, then hit enter. This will open the Windows Control Panel and you can then select the “System” tab. Within the System tab is a “Diagnose Your Computer” option which will allow you to review your hardware and its performance.
2. Use Built-in Hardware Diagnostic Tools: Most video cards nowadays come with additional built-in hardware diagnostic tools that can be used to test the GPU and its components. These tools can be accessed by pressing a combination of keys (such as “Ctrl + Alt + F12”) during startup. Once the diagnostic screen appears, you can then gain access to a suite of different tests and parameters that can be used to evaluate the performance of the graphics card.
3. Benchmarking Applications: You can also make use of benchmarking applications to test the performance of your graphics card. Various programs such as Unigine Heaven and 3DMark can be downloaded from the Internet and used to estimate the graphics card’s capability. These applications simulate intensive graphics scenarios which highlight any shortcomings or issues your graphics card might face during demanding tasks.
4. Stress Testing: Stress testing is another way to evaluate the performance of your graphics card without installing a driver. This type of test involves running a series of intensive tasks on the video card in order to push it to its maximum level of performance. Stress tests can help reveal any flaws in your video card that may be causing performance degradation.
5. Video Card Drivers: Lastly, if you are looking to test your graphics card without installing a driver, you can always rely on the drivers that are already installed. Although they may not be the latest version, they can still provide some insight into how your graphics card is performing. Simply access the Device Manager by pressing the Windows key + X and selecting “Device Manager” from the menu. From there, you can expand the “Display Adapters” tab and view the properties of your graphics card. This can give you a better understanding of the performance of your video card.