Windows 10: Sudden Heightened CPU usage when gaming

Discus and support Sudden Heightened CPU usage when gaming in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Specs: i5 12600kMsi z690a wifi ddr5rtx 3070 2x16 ddr5 6000mhz corsair vengenace ramsamsung 980 evo 1tbcrucial t700 1tbnotcua nh-d15Segotep 750w gold... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Landro Law, Dec 4, 2023.

  1. Sudden Heightened CPU usage when gaming


    Specs: i5 12600kMsi z690a wifi ddr5rtx 3070 2x16 ddr5 6000mhz corsair vengenace ramsamsung 980 evo 1tbcrucial t700 1tbnotcua nh-d15Segotep 750w gold plus psu unsureRecently, I have been suffering from high cpu usage in games, often spiking to 50% and above. I found this to be odd as CPU temps were fine, never rising above 60 degrees. Also, this has never happened before and only recently suddenly started spiking.

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    Landro Law, Dec 4, 2023
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  2. 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
     
    Brandon - MSFT, Dec 4, 2023
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  3. Aleserrf Win User
    Sudden high cpu usage while playing games.

    Oh alright the only part I did find problematic is that the gpu usage is lower than the cpu usage. And it also has around 70-80% on games like doom eternal which arent really cpu intensive
     
    Aleserrf, Dec 4, 2023
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  4. Aleserrf Win User

    Sudden Heightened CPU usage when gaming

    Sudden high cpu usage while playing games.

    Recently I noticed that my cpu usage has been too high, reaching about 60-100% in games, while my gpu is sometimes lower 60-80% usage, the cpu temp has gone at around a max of 70 degrees celsius, after around an hour in battlefield 4, 14 minutes in mad max, and around half an hour in ac valhalla it reached this temperature at max, going from 66-70, while the usage has been high on any game.
     
    Aleserrf, Dec 4, 2023
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