Gaming laptop runs at 20% CPU usage and delivers low frame rates.
Gaming laptop runs at 20% CPU usage and delivers low frame rates.
Which titles are being played? What display settings are used? How does the GPU perform during gameplay? It seems your GPU might be constrained. If you notice the CPU running around 20% while the GPU approaches full capacity, that suggests the CPU has more potential but the GPU struggles to match.
It shouldn't consume excessive CPU power, but it should rely heavily on the GPU for processing.
CPU operating at full capacity would lead to significant performance drops and lag. The GPU must stay at 100% continuously, while the CPU should remain idle. Checking the laptop's specifications reveals a third-generation Ryzen Mobile processor with built-in graphics. It won't handle Cyperpunk well if that's your goal. The Vega 8 offers only 720p medium to 1080p low performance, making it unsuitable for most games.
Valorant offers 20% CPU, 50% GPU, medium settings at 720p. Other titles such as Roblox run on max graphics. Laptop stays charged during gameplay.