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Screen flickering/flashing/blinking when using intel integrated GPU

Screen flickering/flashing/blinking happens when MacBook using integrated graphic card Intel UHD 630, but it's OK when using AMD Radeon Pro 5300M. I noticed that the problem started after the Big Sur update. Instant randomized screen flickering occurs when watching videos in full screen with Safari or Chrome, sharing full screen apps like microsoft powerpoint on zoom or on some websites. This is very uncomfortable. Disabling automatic graphics mode switching prevents this, but with this solution, it is necessary to use an external graphics card while traveling on safari or Chrome.

My computer: MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019), 2,6 GHz 6 Core Intel Core i7, Intel UHD Graphics 630 1536 MB, AMD Radeon Pro 5300M. 

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 11.1

Posted on Dec 27, 2020 8:46 AM

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Dec 29, 2020 11:56 AM in response to sadimemis

Hello sadimemi,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities!


We understand that since updating to Big Sur there is some flickering, flashing and blinking using the integrated graphics card. We're happy to help!


Let's try an SMC reset. 

How to reset the SMC of your Mac


You may also want to try an NVRAM reset. 

Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac


We also recommend starting in safe mode. Sometimes just starting in this mode and then restarting normally can resolve issues like this: How to use safe mode on your Mac


Let us know if that worked for you.

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.

Take care!

Dec 30, 2020 2:00 PM in response to jdo_apple

First of all, thank you for your interest and reply. However, the problem continues even though I tried the solutions you suggested. In the meantime, there were those who experienced similar problems in this forum in previous years and in the recent past. I realized that I do not have a screen flickering problem when using a different browser such as microsoft edge. I think this problem is experienced in Safari and Chrome due to a different factor that I do not know, such as java or subtitles in certain sites or what is in YouTube. I had never had such a problem before the Big Sur update. But forums and tech sites have long been full of problems from those who have had similar problems with updates. It is a pity that such an annoying problem for a long time could not be solved by such a large company.

Screen flickering/flashing/blinking when using intel integrated GPU

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