This laptop has a higher amount of RAM compared to the desktop.
This laptop has a higher amount of RAM compared to the desktop.
This happens because background programs consume memory even when the laptop is idle. The PC still uses more RAM due to these processes running in the background.
Since your laptop is handling additional background tasks, it’s consuming more RAM. This isn’t a direct comparison, nor can it be.
Your laptop shows 94 background tasks, whereas the desktop has only 67. Even with similar counts, their activities differ, indicating possible variations in RAM usage at the moment. You can observe this in Task Manager and Riot during the snapshot. It’s unlikely to be a major concern. Check the laptop’s background processes, remove any unnecessary ones (like auto-starting programs), and avoid shutting down essential services.
The only thing of note here in this laptop is that the disk is pinned at 100% useage. Something tells me it has a hdd in it.
Task Manager lists "HDD" immediately below the usage value Mine reports as SSD, suggesting a performance concern rather than an issue with RAM.
I wouldn't be concerned since it's been mentioned several times. With Windows 10 and particularly 11, having enough RAM isn't crucial. In fact, if you have it, the system will make use of it efficiently, such as through caching. It's essentially a waste of effort.