Windows 10: PC unusable after Windows update GPU usage through the roof with random processes

First of all; I've been a .NET software developer all my life, so please don't bother with /scannow, DDU or restarting the PC. I always try to avoid most unimportant updates be it software or OS for exactly this reason. But with Windows you are sometimes simply forced to update no option to shutdown your PC

:)

 

gpu usage spiking up and down on amd gpu

Thank you very much for reaching out! As an Independent Advisor and fellow Microsoft user, I'm more than happy to assist you.

Would you mind giving these steps a try and then informing me of the outcome?

1. Check for Malware:
   
   • Run a full system scan using a reputable antivirus program to ensure that no malware is causing the high GPU usage.
     
2. SFC, DISM:
   
   • Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files. Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run:
     
     
   • This command attempts to repair the Windows image using files from Windows Update. If the process gets stuck, be patient and let it complete.
     
3. Clean Driver Installation:
   
   • Use Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) to completely remove your current GPU drivers and then reinstall the latest stable version from the AMD website:
     
     1. Download and run DDU from a trusted source.
        
     2. Reboot your PC after the uninstallation.
        
     3. Install the latest drivers from the AMD website.
        
4. Disable Unnecessary Startup Programs:
   
   • Some startup programs might be causing the GPU spikes. Use msconfig to perform a clean boot:
     
     1. Press Win + R, type msconfig, and press Enter.
        
     2. Go to the Services tab, check "Hide all Microsoft services," and then disable all.
        
     3. Go to the Startup tab and open Task Manager. Disable all startup items.
        
     4. Restart your computer and see if the issue persists.
        
5. Disable Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling:
   
   • Sometimes, disabling hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling can help:
     
     1. Go to Settings > System > Display > Graphics settings.
        
     2. Turn off "Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling".
        
6. Update BIOS and Chipset Drivers: Ensure your motherboard BIOS and chipset drivers are up to date.
   
7. Check for Windows Updates: Make sure your Windows is fully updated as Microsoft often releases patches that can fix such issues.
   

Please feel free to reach out if you require any additional assistance. I'm here to help!

 

GPU-z process listing

I don't think this is possible to get.
I hear that ProcessExplorer has a bit more info on GPU usage in some areas, compared to GPU-Z. However, I don't think it has per-process usage.

 

Cripplingly High GPU in Windows 10

Dave, the two processes apparently hogging all the GPU were desktop windows manager and client server runtime process.

However, when I list them now, after numerous reboots and reinstalls, no apps show up as consuming GPU, yet GPU is at 80-100%. I think this is because the apps are only consuming the 3D component of the GPU and not the others - copy, decode, processing or
shared memory usage?

I've spent some time on Google and it seems to be a fairly common symptom but none of the suggested solutions are effective.

It doesn't seem to be linked to any significant changes, I even tried uninstalling the most recent windows updates.

Any thoughts?