diff --git a/modules/devices.py b/modules/devices.py
index 0863985e6..8bf2def3f 100644
--- a/modules/devices.py
+++ b/modules/devices.py
@@ -183,6 +183,8 @@ def get_cuda_device_string():
 
 
 def get_optimal_device_name():
+    if backend == 'openvino':
+        return "cpu"
     if cuda_ok or backend == 'directml':
         return get_cuda_device_string()
     if has_mps() and backend != 'openvino':