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Full utilization of the GPU during YouTube playback

Full utilization of the GPU during YouTube playback

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IMayBeDead
Senior Member
696
12-01-2021, 09:05 AM
#1
Hi everyone, welcome! I apologize for any imperfections in my English. Recently, I assembled a very affordable PC built around a Ryzen processor; everything functions smoothly, though there’s a minor annoyance: I’m running a Ryzen 3 3200G APU with a Gigabyte A320M-S2H motherboard and 16 GB of RAM. It handles light games well, but struggles significantly with YouTube and Netflix. Generally, the GPU usage fluctuates between 15% and 25%, often reaching full capacity, which leads to noticeable stuttering that stops only when I pause the video. The task manager graph indicates that "Video Codec 0" is at peak usage. Initially, I thought it was a background process, but the issue persists even with just one browser tab open. I have the newest Windows 11 version, the latest AMD drivers, and the most recent BIOS. There’s no overheating during these occurrences. I’ve found that disabling Hardware Acceleration in the browser settings helps, though it limits Netflix resolution to 720p on Edge. Anyone else experiencing this problem? Do you have a solution or advice? Thank you very much!
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IMayBeDead
12-01-2021, 09:05 AM #1

Hi everyone, welcome! I apologize for any imperfections in my English. Recently, I assembled a very affordable PC built around a Ryzen processor; everything functions smoothly, though there’s a minor annoyance: I’m running a Ryzen 3 3200G APU with a Gigabyte A320M-S2H motherboard and 16 GB of RAM. It handles light games well, but struggles significantly with YouTube and Netflix. Generally, the GPU usage fluctuates between 15% and 25%, often reaching full capacity, which leads to noticeable stuttering that stops only when I pause the video. The task manager graph indicates that "Video Codec 0" is at peak usage. Initially, I thought it was a background process, but the issue persists even with just one browser tab open. I have the newest Windows 11 version, the latest AMD drivers, and the most recent BIOS. There’s no overheating during these occurrences. I’ve found that disabling Hardware Acceleration in the browser settings helps, though it limits Netflix resolution to 720p on Edge. Anyone else experiencing this problem? Do you have a solution or advice? Thank you very much!

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BookMix
Member
207
12-01-2021, 09:05 AM
#2
Did you install the latest graphics drivers? Was your MoBo BIOS updated?
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BookMix
12-01-2021, 09:05 AM #2

Did you install the latest graphics drivers? Was your MoBo BIOS updated?

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Caiomarmo
Junior Member
24
12-01-2021, 09:05 AM
#3
The issue exists across various browsers such as Chrome and Firefox.
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Caiomarmo
12-01-2021, 09:05 AM #3

The issue exists across various browsers such as Chrome and Firefox.

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james26665
Senior Member
537
12-01-2021, 09:05 AM
#4
I possess the most recent BIOS and the newest AMD adrenaline drivers. I've tested both Adrenalin 21.10.2 and Adrenalin 21.11.1, yet no variations were noticed.
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james26665
12-01-2021, 09:05 AM #4

I possess the most recent BIOS and the newest AMD adrenaline drivers. I've tested both Adrenalin 21.10.2 and Adrenalin 21.11.1, yet no variations were noticed.

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Fred10244
Posting Freak
937
12-01-2021, 09:06 AM
#5
I encountered the same issue with Edge, Chrome, and Opera. FIREFOX appears less often, though it remains present. Unfortunately, it doesn’t function very well with what I need for my university.
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Fred10244
12-01-2021, 09:06 AM #5

I encountered the same issue with Edge, Chrome, and Opera. FIREFOX appears less often, though it remains present. Unfortunately, it doesn’t function very well with what I need for my university.

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the_one_waffle
Member
199
12-01-2021, 09:06 AM
#6
Additionally, I encounter the same issue using the official Netflix app from the Microsoft Store.
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the_one_waffle
12-01-2021, 09:06 AM #6

Additionally, I encounter the same issue using the official Netflix app from the Microsoft Store.

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Skewald980
Member
104
12-01-2021, 09:06 AM
#7
These browsers all run Chromium. You can click on the video to view "stats for nerds" and share the results for Edge and Firefox.
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Skewald980
12-01-2021, 09:06 AM #7

These browsers all run Chromium. You can click on the video to view "stats for nerds" and share the results for Edge and Firefox.

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Kinq_Karpfen
Member
51
12-01-2021, 09:06 AM
#8
The first option is the edge, the second is Firefox.
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Kinq_Karpfen
12-01-2021, 09:06 AM #8

The first option is the edge, the second is Firefox.

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Ladinek36
Junior Member
4
12-01-2021, 09:06 AM
#9
It seems the GPU is extremely busy or the clock speed is very low, which doesn’t affect the power state. Check this discussion for more details.
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Ladinek36
12-01-2021, 09:06 AM #9

It seems the GPU is extremely busy or the clock speed is very low, which doesn’t affect the power state. Check this discussion for more details.

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zipreta
Junior Member
11
12-01-2021, 09:06 AM
#10
Uncertain if others are still dealing with this, but I experienced the same challenge on Chrome, Edge, and Opera while watching VP9 videos with HW acceleration on YouTube and similar platforms since early 2020. Using a Lenovo Ryzen 5 3500U laptop, the problem was fixed yesterday by updating the BIOS firmware (LENOVO AMCN31WW(V1.14), dated 08/06/2022). I had previously updated the BIOS at least twice, but it didn’t resolve the issue on Windows 11. Interestingly, the problem started on Windows 10 and disappeared after the BIOS update, then reappeared with Windows 11. Now, playing 4K60 VP9 videos is smooth—Task Manager shows the codec usage stays around 60-70% without going to 100%. This has been quite frustrating. The recommendation is to check for the latest BIOS updates for your device and install them manually.
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zipreta
12-01-2021, 09:06 AM #10

Uncertain if others are still dealing with this, but I experienced the same challenge on Chrome, Edge, and Opera while watching VP9 videos with HW acceleration on YouTube and similar platforms since early 2020. Using a Lenovo Ryzen 5 3500U laptop, the problem was fixed yesterday by updating the BIOS firmware (LENOVO AMCN31WW(V1.14), dated 08/06/2022). I had previously updated the BIOS at least twice, but it didn’t resolve the issue on Windows 11. Interestingly, the problem started on Windows 10 and disappeared after the BIOS update, then reappeared with Windows 11. Now, playing 4K60 VP9 videos is smooth—Task Manager shows the codec usage stays around 60-70% without going to 100%. This has been quite frustrating. The recommendation is to check for the latest BIOS updates for your device and install them manually.