Windows Manager on desktop shows excessive GPU consumption.
Windows Manager on desktop shows excessive GPU consumption.
It seems your system is experiencing unusual resource usage, especially with high GPU utilization in 4K mode. I checked for common issues like Windows bugs and found some processes such as dwm and cspr consuming excessive CPU. It might be worth investigating those components further to see if they’re causing the performance drop.
Wow! This matches what I've been noticing too. My high-end rig is costing more than $5,000, yet even with the current settings, my GPU performance is dropping noticeably. It seems like this issue is affecting everything but the text display. Anyone have any ideas or solutions? I'm getting really frustrated and worried about what's happening.
I've observed a comparable but intense pattern on my Surface Pro 6. The Desktop Manager now consistently shows GPU usage above 45%-50% even when idle on the desktop. In contrast, when using One Note or Word, it spikes to 80%-90% and stays there, never dropping below 70%. This is concerning since I rely on it mostly for schoolwork and rarely exceed 2 hours of use. Your setup includes an i5 8250U with Intel Graphics 620 and 256GB RAM. You recently upgraded to the latest Windows 10 version. If anyone can assist, it would be incredibly helpful.
It's intriguing you also enjoy Monster Hunter World. You've observed performance drops around 1903 and higher versions, especially on your desktop and laptop. After restoring to 1809 using a backup, the problems disappeared. Additionally, turning off Windows updates improved your overall experience significantly, and this trend seems likely to continue as Microsoft addresses these issues through dedicated QA efforts.
Someone is experiencing an issue where DWM consumes significant GPU resources during gaming, leading to performance drops. They're seeking advice on possible fixes.
It seems to be a problem with either the operating system or GPU drivers. I previously discussed this topic, but many didn't consider it significant. The GPU typically doesn't increase performance, yet it's still generating higher heat than usual. Previously, my system used under 1% GPU usage, now it's up to 10-15% on a 3070 model—this is unusual and seems excessive. It has decreased slightly when reverting to an older Windows 10 version, but it hasn't fully resolved the issue, likely due to a mix of driver and update factors. It's frustrating that this hasn't been fixed despite normal benchmark results; games run smoothly, but the GPU barely stays idle when it should.
Just signed up to mention I’m facing the exact same issue. While playing Beat Saber, I noticed frequent lag spikes roughly every half minute. It became really bothersome, so I dug in. The culprit appears to be dwm.exe—it consumes all available GPU power for about 10 to 15 seconds before returning to normal. This pattern repeats every half minute. Under load, temperatures stay around 70°C, and ThrottleStop isn’t showing any red warnings that it might be throttling. As someone mentioned earlier, I’m considering a full system reinstall with Windows 10 version 1809 and turning off all updates.