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Anonymous
10 years ago

High CPU Usage from this game with high end processor. What is yours at???

Hello,

Whenever I run any other game, it runs ultra smooth and my usage never gets over 25-30% (and that is a lot).  As for Garden Warfare 2, I love the game.  But am unable to stream like I do my other games at 30 fps (uses about 20% usage) because GW2 used 55-80% usage as I play it.

I have tried reinstalling, I have tried lowering all my video settings to low and still get the same CPU usage.  This just is not right.  Below are my specs:

- Mobo: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming LGA 1150 Z87
- PSU: Rosewill Xtreme 850W
- OS: Windows 10 Professional 64-bit
- CPU: Intel Core i7-4790k Devil's Canyon (Haswell Series) @4.0GHz Turbo @4.4GHz
- Memory: Gskill Trident 16 GB DDR3 2400
- Video Card: 6gb EVGA Geforce 980TI SC+

All drivers are up to date.  I have attached a screenshot of when it is on the lower end of usage.  However this gets up to 80 at times and I know this must be software related as no other games have this issue.

Is anyone else getting 60% cpu usage on this game with a brand new and one of latest models of processors?

Please help, I love this game and want to play it and STREAM IT!

If you need any more information, please ask.

-Rob

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  • TaasteTheRainbo's avatar
    TaasteTheRainbo
    10 years ago

    Mine sometimes reaches 98% on all 8 cores (i7 4720HQ) and the game starts making some crazy noises to the point that I need to minimize the game to protect the Pc.

    Definitely a sever lack of optimization regarding CPU power that causes this issue.

    Specially on 4 player co-op, after some time, the issue escalates and over stresses the cpu. When this happens I simply quit. 

    It is very sad that the port is suffering so many deficiencies (optimization, imbalance, horrible menu, slow bullets etc)

  • smokingcrop's avatar
    smokingcrop
    10 years ago

    Game runs fine on my i5 3570k + GTX 970, just like any other game.

    Tested graveyard ops on max settings (2560x1440), check top row (minimum, maximum, average) in screenshot.

    Peaks to over 90% is normal.

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    10 years ago

    I know this is a pc thread but im having a similar problem with my ps4. Whenever i enter the backyard for a few seconds or enter the customization station my ps4 sounds like a jet taking off. It has never done that before this game.

  • SimplyJen's avatar
    SimplyJen
    Seasoned Ace
    10 years ago

    i7 4790k • 8GB • GTX 980 (fullscreen 2560x1440)

    The highest my CPU usage gets is up to 35%

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    10 years ago
    Are you overclocking? Are you on Windows 10?
  • SimplyJen's avatar
    SimplyJen
    Seasoned Ace
    10 years ago

    No overclock and yes I am running a full version of Windows 10.

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    10 years ago

    I have been asking around and everyone has said about 45-60 usage and some more besides you.  I am wondering how since we all have the same processor.  Any help from EA on this?  Also, would you mind posting the load as a screenshot so they can see that you get the 35% and I get the 60, with the same processors.  I believe that would be enough  evidence for investigation?

    Thanks~~!!!

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    10 years ago

    What app is this? I love it.  I usually just use real temps but it doesn't track the usage max and mins.  Mine I believe would look similar to yours here.  I guess I thought it was high?  The other guy on this post is getting 35% max!!!

    However, I want this application if it is free.

    Thanks!

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