Processes consuming excessive CPU resources
Processes consuming excessive CPU resources
Every system regardless of components being the same is going to run differently. Directly comparing yours to a benchmark on YouTube is a fools errand. You're never going to get exactly what they do. Hardware isn't the only thing that determines how a game will run on a certain system. Software, Drivers, Bios settings, Resolution, Game settings, Game version, Driver versions, etc. The list goes on. I'd recommend removing any unnecessary programs from startup and make sure you close programs that aren't critical to you computer functioning or playing the game before you start playing. You want essentially only the game running, and maybe discord if you play with friends. Nothing else. Make sure drivers are up to date and give it a shot like that.
Benchmarks operate when all other services are disabled, no Discord, no music, and the recording on YouTube is just for reference. Running games off an HDD versus SSD is being tested; my HDD performs adequately without significant lag, though it still feels different compared to games on NVMe drives.
They weren't active, only Valorant was running. When the CPU wasn't open it stayed at 10-15% and jumped to 65-70% once the game started. Of course. For similar hardware it should be around that range, which is why I'm confused about the high CPU usage. I can't even play Discord without the game freezing. Outside of the game, it's fine—playing CS2 doesn't require that much CPU, which is also a CPU-intensive game.
I'll review it again when I'm back home! Thank you for the feedback.
I discussed several aspects that influence performance beyond just the hardware. Factors such as driver updates, BIOS versions, game releases, settings, and resolution all matter. Performance can vary significantly depending on these elements, especially if you're using older versions compared to what's available now. Many users face similar challenges, and it often takes time to identify the exact cause—whether it's a game issue, software conflict, or hardware quirks. If other titles are functioning normally, it's likely the current version of Valorant or another game is experiencing optimization problems.