{"id":10983,"date":"2024-03-14T13:10:16","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T13:10:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.silicloud.com\/blog\/how-can-linux-be-used-to-check-gpu-usage\/"},"modified":"2025-08-04T06:13:55","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T06:13:55","slug":"how-can-linux-be-used-to-check-gpu-usage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.silicloud.com\/blog\/how-can-linux-be-used-to-check-gpu-usage\/","title":{"rendered":"Check GPU Usage in Linux: Commands & Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"

To check the GPU usage, you can use certain commands and tools. Here are some common methods:<\/p>\n

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  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:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
    nvidia-smi\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
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    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.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
      gpustat\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
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      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:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
        nvidia-settings\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
        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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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