The performance of a multi-core processor is being hampered by an inability to fully utilize all available cores.
The performance of a multi-core processor is being hampered by an inability to fully utilize all available cores.
I recently updated my computer to a quad-core i5 processor without Hyper-Threading, solely for playing Rainbow Six Siege after Ubisoft removed support for dual-core systems. However, I continue to experience frequent freezing and crashes to the desktop immediately when a round begins, specifically during map and character loading. I’ve raised these concerns extensively on the Ubisoft and Steam forums, and it’s been a persistent issue since I was using a dual-core configuration. Ubisoft has not provided any explanation or detailed information regarding the root cause of this problem, which appears to be a complex issue tied to CPU specifications. Furthermore, numerous reports indicate that approximately 20% of players are now unable to play the game following the Burnt Horizon update. Their response was simply to suggest upgrading from two cores with Hyper-Threading, or four cores, despite my system exceeding these minimum requirements—and the problem persists. I’m seeking assistance to resolve this unresolved issue despite meeting all system specifications.
Could you provide a complete hardware specification, detailing the manufacturer and model number of your power supply unit? Also, what are the current temperatures and resource utilization levels for your central processing unit and graphics card?
Windows 10 Home Edition
Graphics card: GTX 970 (maximum temperature of 70°C, utilized for 1 to 7 percent during operation – partly due to inactivity on the desktop and inability to monitor gaming usage)
Processor: Core i5 3470 (maximum temperature of 55°C, utilized for 40 percent)
Memory: 8GB RAM
Motherboard: H61M-S2PT
Power Supply Unit: Corsair VS650
Verify your computer’s settings to confirm that every processor is detected, and then ensure Windows acknowledges them by opening Task Manager – you should see four processors displayed. If not, proceed in Windows by accessing the Start menu. Type “msconfig” into the “Search programs and files” box at the bottom, then press “Enter.” This will open a new window labeled "System Configuration." Navigate to the "Boot" tab. Click the “Advanced Options” button, which will then open a new window named "BOOT Advanced Options." Check the box labeled “Number of processors.” Select all available cores. Additionally, for any other readers who possess a dual-core processor, explore Extreme Injector on YouTube; it functions with several games that fail to launch on dual systems, and it potentially could work for this one as well.
To guarantee a smooth operation following the update, I completed all of these tasks—I didn’t want to reinstall Windows.