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How Do I Correct a High GPU Usage on an Intel® Processor?

Content Type: Troubleshooting   |   Article ID: 000091441   |   Last Reviewed: 12/19/2024
Description Resolution

Environment

Operating System

Windows® 10*, Windows® 10, 64-bit*

Description

High graphics usage while using a 3D CAD design software

Resolution

To fix high GPU usage, read the suggestions below:

  • Verify compatibility within the components.
  • Verify the application's minimum requirements.
  • Install the latest graphics drivers for your GPU.
  • Clean Install the graphics driver.
  • Roll back the graphics driver to a previous version in case newer drivers are causing the issue.
  • Confirm that the processor passes the Intel® Processor Diagnostic Tool test.
  • Confirm that no other heavy workload programs are running in the background while using the application.
    • Open the Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc).
    • Click the CPU, GPU and Memory tabs to check whether anything is using up large chunks of your CPU or RAM (such as a web browser with many tabs open).
  • Keep the operating system up to date.
  • Check other systems with the same specification and application to isolate the issue.

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