Hey everyone, I've been dealing with a problem on my laptop where it seems to be relying heavily on the CPU rather than the GPU. My CPU usage spikes to between 60-100%, while the GPU only hits around 2-10%. Is this normal, or should I be concerned? What steps can I take to fix this issue?
4 Answers
Check your CPU performance. If it's at 0.40GHz but still showing high usage, it could lead to stutters. Using a tool like HWinfo64 could help troubleshoot further.
Not all applications take advantage of the GPU, so it depends on what you're running. For example, you can try running a WebGL benchmark in your browser to see if the GPU usage increases then.
It sounds like the program you're using is demanding more from your CPU than your GPU. Often, if your CPU is throttled, it forces the GPU to wait, resulting in low usage. This could happen if you're running on battery power, so check that first.
Looks like you might have a power-saving setting that's throttling your CPU to around 0.4GHz, which could be causing the high CPU usage. Try switching to a high-performance power plan and see if that helps.
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