Model I5-10400 operates at full capacity.
Model I5-10400 operates at full capacity.
Hey, you're experiencing high CPU usage across most games even when running mid-high settings. Your system specs look solid: i5 10400, 16GB RAM, 2666MHz RAM, RX5600XT OC, 6GB NVMe, H510M Pro, and Corsair Gold Plus. You're seeing around 50fps on mid settings while expecting 70-80 on high, which is unusual. You mentioned issues in Minecraft and stutters, despite updating drivers and resetting the GPU. Have you tried checking for background processes, adjusting game settings, or testing with a different graphics card? Also, consider running a CPU stress test to pinpoint the exact bottleneck. Let me know if you want more tailored advice!
Additionally, during idle I see 19-20% GPU utilization even when not playing or watching content.
Hey there! Your system's RAM seems to be acting sluggish, possibly causing a bottleneck. The resolution looks fine, but it's using the available VRAM. When you play a game, check if any processes are locked at 100%. Adjust the CPU graph view by right-clicking and selecting "Per Processor."
Due to significant memory demands, the performance issues likely stem from insufficient RAM. 16GB is usually enough for these titles, so increasing to 32GB might help. You could also try GPU-Z to verify the GPU is operating at Gen3 x16. Edited November 25, 2025 by WoodenMarker
You might see full RAM usage even when you have plenty of memory because the CPU is actively managing tasks or processes. Also, background applications or system services could be consuming resources, making the CPU appear busy despite available RAM.
100% cpu usage can be normal during intensive tasks like gaming. As long as you're not experiencing input delay or fps drops, it's not necessarily a cause for concern. It can also cause drop in gpu usage. Upgrading the cpu may be worthwhile but not as important as getting more RAM if you're running out of system memory. GPU-Z looks fine - x16 3.0 is correct as that's what the cpu supports.
yeah but on the other peoples videos the same combo is doing better than me here's the example someone: https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxzgtJEUwfM43...cNLyILSozv me: https://medal.tv/pl/games/gta-v/clips/lA...4NDgw&v=30