Extremely high CPU usage (80% - 100%)

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Extremely high CPU usage (80% - 100%)

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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

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@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/

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Re: Extremely high CPU usage (80% - 100%)

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@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/

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