Does consistently running at 100% processor activity pose a risk, and how can it be avoided?
Does consistently running at 100% processor activity pose a risk, and how can it be avoided?
Hello, I’m feeling a bit disheartened and unclear about the issue. Could someone perhaps offer some guidance?
I recently assembled a new PC with an i7 9700k, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, a 2TB hard drive and a 240GB SSD, and an RTX 2070 mini. When playing Assassin’s Creed Odyssey – both while sailing and exploring on land – my CPU usage consistently reaches 100%. It occasionally dips to around 90% in urban areas, but it frequently remains at 100%, as demonstrated by the screenshots below.
For comparison, GTA 5 only reaches approximately 50-60% CPU usage during my tests. CS:GO, on the other hand, uses very little processing power, typically staying around 40-50%. I'm playing at high settings with a resolution of 1920x1080p, not utilizing ultra settings.
My GPU temperature is consistently around 75°C, and so is my CPU temperature. Despite these temperatures being normal, I'm puzzled by the consistently high 100% CPU usage. I’m not running any other applications while gaming, only Firefox is open.
I'm concerned about whether this sustained high CPU load might be causing damage to the system. Here’s a screenshot of my system activity while I'm playing: (those five applications are the only ones running), with minimal other processes. MSI AfterBurner and CoreTemp display similar results within the game.
I would greatly value any suggestions from someone who may have encountered a similar problem and can recommend steps I should take. Would adding launch options to Steam, such as "-threads 8," potentially resolve this issue? I'm not sure if that’s even possible.
Maintaining stability is possible if sufficient temperature control is present. *Assassin's Creed Odyssey* suffers from significant optimization issues. Avoid replacing components solely to improve its performance.
Is it acceptable if the central processing unit’s activity remains consistently at 100% for several hours during a particular game, provided that the CPU temperature remains within approximately 72 to 78 degrees Celsius?
Are temperatures in the range of 72-76 / 75-78 degrees Celsius +/- considered acceptable?