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6 years ago

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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. W...

EA_Barry
6 years ago
@bass4aj1

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/

EA_Barry

Community Manager

6 years ago

@bass4aj1

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/

bass4aj1
6 years ago
@EA_Barry Thanks, it appears Windows Defender's Real-Time Protection wasnt showing as a separate process, but was increasing CPU usage drastically.