Why is your CPU utilization excessively high on GNU/Linux?
Why is your CPU utilization excessively high on GNU/Linux?
It's normal sometimes—drops and frame drops can happen, especially with videos. Also, multiple taps can cause lag.
On the lower right part of the taskbar, the nVIDIA logo occasionally appears while the Intel logo appears at other times
The process that consumes the CPU involves decoding the video codec selected by YouTube. They favor codecs like VP9 and AV1 because they require less bandwidth and can be used freely, though they must be decoded on your computer's CPU.
Chrome primarily runs in Google’s browser engine, while Linux handles decoding on its own graphics card. This difference means Linux can process tasks locally without relying on the browser, which explains why it doesn’t depend on Chrome for decoding on your GPU.
You haven’t provided enough information about your setup. Could you share the specific NVIDIA drivers you’re using?