Check GPU Usage in Linux: Commands & Tools

1 year ago
Olivia Parker
1 minute

To check the GPU usage, you can use certain commands and tools. Here are some common methods:

  1. You can check the usage of your GPU by using the nvidia-smi command, especially if your system uses an NVIDIA GPU. Just input the following command in the terminal:
nvidia-smi
  1. You can monitor GPU usage and status using the gpustat command, a Python command line tool. Simply install gpustat using pip and then enter the following command in your terminal.
gpustat
  1. Use the nvidia-settings graphical interface tool: If you have an NVIDIA GPU and have the nvidia-settings tool installed on your system, you can open the nvidia-settings application to view GPU usage. Input the following command in the terminal to open nvidia-settings:
nvidia-settings

These are some commonly used methods to check the GPU usage in a Linux system. You can choose the method that best suits your needs and preferences.

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