Why is memory usage so high?
Why is memory usage so high?
I've seen my RAM consistently at about 70%, even though I'm only using around 12GB. That suggests the remaining 10GB is appearing out of nowhere.
Superfetch has evolved, now supporting SSDs and offering advantages, particularly on systems with less powerful CPUs. Disabling it isn't required. I also possess 64GB RAM, with Windows using 2-3GB while idle, and Superfetch remains active. If additional memory is needed, Windows prioritizes freeing physical RAM before resorting to virtual memory, even if the pagefile size is limited. It won’t simply reduce Superfetch usage; it will adjust based on available resources. The Task Manager displays 22.5GB in use, 9.3GB free, and 9.4GB cached—cached and free memory are part of the same pool. When an app uses memory, Superfetch reallocates accordingly, increasing the available and cached amounts as needed. To gain more free RAM, consider limiting active processes or upgrading your RAM. Overall, the setup appears to function correctly.