Extremely high CPU usage (80% - 100%)
I am having CPU usage issues in Apex Legends. The game would run consistently at 100% CPU, causing stutter. I was using a Core i7-6700k. I recently upgraded to a Core i7-9700k to combat this issue. While better, I still run into 100% CPU usage when I start up the game, and it tends to persist for about 20-30 minutes. After that point, the game seems to run at about 70-80% CPU usage. The game still stutters if I keep other programs open that bring total CPU usage to 100%. This usage seems absurdly high, given that it is a new processor. I have tried reducing game settings to help with no improvement. I have also looked for other processes that may be interfering, but nothing stands out.
Other relevant information:
Core i7-9700k
32Gb RAM
NVidia GTX 1080
Dual monitor setup:
- 27" 1440p 144Hz GSync monitor
- 27" 1080p 60Hz monitor
Temporarily disable your antivirus, it is possible it is doing "on access scanning" and could be checking the game assets for viruses as they are loaded!
Perform a clean boot too to help prevent unnecessary software loading:
Perform a clean boot before starting the game: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135 or http://help.ea.com/en/article/how-to-clean-boot-your-pc/
