Dedicated graphics shuts down (?) ... stuttering videos and low framerate graphic performance

Hi,
Since quite some time now I have an issue with my macbook pro that seems to be related to the dedicated graphics card and/or the dynamic switching from integrated to dedicated.
The computer runs fine and then suddenly, while watching a flash video, a high resolution html5 youtube video, or playing the video game hearthstone the frame rate of the video / video game drops dramatically.
The only fix is a reboot of the computer and then it is fine again for some time.
It might be related to the power management as it seems to occur more often when on battery or when the battery is low.
I have gfxCardStatus 2.3 installed and when this happens it still tells me that I am running on the dedicated graphic card.
Is that a known problem and is there a fix to it?
I tried to turn off "automatic graphics switching" in the energy saver settings. But this did not help.
specs:
Macbook Pro 15inch Mid 2010
8GB RAM – 2.66 GHz i7
NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M 512 MB graphics
OS X 10.9.5
Thank You!

The model identifier 6.2 MBP that you have has experienced GPU problems. There was a replacement program, but that has expired.
I suggest that you make an appointment at an Apple store genius bar and have the MBP evaluated for FREE. Mention the GPU issue because there is a special test for it.
If it turns out that the discrete GPU is the problem, then you can download this application which will allow you to disengage the discrete GPU and use only the integrated one. This will compromise graphics performance.
https://gfx.io/
A permanent solution would be a logic board replacement.
Ciao.

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