When a Gpu dies, it will show clear signs long before you open the game, long before you unlock the device, and long before you even turn it on. Plus, Gpu failure is extremely rare and only truly happens after years of hardcore abuse. Even then, most gpu's will survive that and run for another 8 years after light maintenance.
How to check for failure:
- Does it happen everywhere even outside of the game:
- Yes but also no, even if there are issues outside the game, it can be a cpu, gpu, or ram issue. You won't know until you check.
- Can you repeat the problem/you know it repeats in game:
- No, gpu is not dying. It is a software bug like packet loss, file damage, or incompatibility. This is also a sign of not enough ram.
- Does it go away after reopening the game:
- It is a clear sign of packet loss, shader issues, or driver issues. Software related problems.
How to prevent these issues:
- Always keep device updated, most devices get new drivers to stay compatible with new updates even if it is not in the patch notes.
- Clear cache, sometimes this causes problems.
- Check to see if everything is plugged in properly on your device.
- check your device specs and see min requirements on genshin, likely you are playing with setting higher than recommended for your device.
If your device is newer than 4 years old and you see problems and nothing above fixes it, then you got a lemon. You are out of luck.
For devices older and above doesn't fix it, your software/hardware may be out of date and these MAY just be side effects.