Windows 10: low cpu usage only while gaming

StartFragmenti have tried each and every basic settings available,taskmanager, power options, driver updates etci also did a full format from offical asus service and updated all drivers and everything but still it is limited to 40% cpu usage while playing, there is no other background service activei tried running cpu checker to chech if cpu can go to 100% usage, it goes actually but not only while gaming, if there is any regit edit or anything i could try plz help me,there is no bios setting for cpu available for me.

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Extremely Low Cpu Usage While Gaming

Hello , sorry about your problems. My name is Marco and I will do my best to help you.

Low CPU usage while gaming can indicate a bottleneck in your system. A bottleneck occurs when one component in your system is not powerful enough to keep up with the others, causing the overall performance to suffer.

Here are a few things you can try to troubleshoot the issue:

-Check your task manager for other programs that may be running in the background.

Close any unnecessary programs or background processes to free up resources for your game.

-Check your GPU usage.

Open the task manager or a program like MSI Afterburner while you are gaming and see if the GPU usage is high. If the GPU usage is low, it may indicate that the game is not utilizing the GPU effectively.

-Check your game settings.

Lowering the game's resolution or turning off some of the more demanding graphics settings can help reduce the load on your CPU.

-Update your drivers.

Make sure that you have the latest drivers for your GPU and CPU.

-Overclocking:

If you have overclocked your CPU, try resetting it to its default clock speed.

-CPU Cooling:

Check that your CPU cooling is adequate. If the CPU is overheating, it may throttle its performance to prevent damage.

 

Sudden low fps and cpu usage in all games

Hi Alexandra Solomonidou，



Welcome to Microsoft Community.



It seems like you are experiencing sudden low FPS and CPU usage while playing games on your laptop. Here are a few troubleshooting steps you can try:

1. Power settings: Ensure that your laptop is set to high-performance mode and not on power-saving mode. Sometimes, power-saving settings can limit the performance of your CPU and GPU.
   
2. Graphics card settings: Check your NVIDIA control panel settings and make sure the games are set to use the dedicated graphics card (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) instead of the integrated graphics. You can usually access the control panel by right-clicking on your desktop.
   
3. Temperature monitoring: Monitor the temperature of your CPU and GPU while gaming. Overheating can lead to performance issues. Use software like MSI Afterburner or HWMonitor to check the temperatures and ensure that they are within safe limits. If the temperatures are too high, consider cleaning the laptop's cooling system or using a cooling pad.
   
4. Background processes: Even if you don't have any obvious background apps running, some processes may still be consuming system resources. Check the Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc) and close any unnecessary applications or processes that might be running in the background.
   
5. Windows updates: Make sure your Windows operating system is up to date with the latest updates and patches. Sometimes, outdated operating systems can cause compatibility issues with games.
   
6. Game settings: Verify that the in-game settings are optimized for performance. Lower graphics settings such as resolution, anti-aliasing, shadows, and textures can help improve FPS.
   
7. Reinstalling games: If the issue persists, try reinstalling the games that are experiencing low FPS. Sometimes, game files can become corrupted, leading to performance problems.
   

If none of these steps resolve the issue, it might be worth contacting the technical support of the games you are experiencing problems with or reaching out to the manufacturer of your laptop for further assistance.



Thank you for your patience and understanding, if you have any questions, please feel free to leave us a message.



Best regards

Brandon | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

low cpu usage when gaming windows 11

"i had no problems with running games on win 10"

Are you sure its not using the Intel GPU? The Support site shows it should have Nvidia Optimus which means it could be set for the other GPU. That can cause confusion for people.

There's only two real reasons for low usage. The game isn't using the CPU for various reasons or you are bottlenecking on something else (hardware or software).

The signs point to another GPU being used. Though only 60% of that CPU, isn't bad at all. That's a decent CPU. Many games won't use 100% of 8 threads. If you've seen 100% usage on those games before on Windows 10 then something is probably bottlenecking the system.