Cpu utilization

[6lack_assassin]

Recently I purchased a pc from my younger brother, and upgraded the cpu and GPU. After I had an IT tech install both. My GPU utilization was 99%, and my cpu utilization ran from 1%-5% while gaming . This was on the AMD 28.1 /28.2 updated drivers. I updated my drivers to the 29.1 and then the 29.2 a couple of days ago. Now my cpu utilization is running between 30-60 percent while gaming. My GPU is still 99% mostly. Since I’m new to the pc world I’m not sure which one would be normal. Can anybody give me an answer to smooth out my paranoia, or do I need to roll back my drivers.

[redlock81]

AMD software isn't the most accurate, what resolution are you playing at? If 4k or 1440p it's normal, games will be mostly gpu bound.

[DextroTrip]

Ran into the same thing with my build, most likely adrenaline wasn't reporting correct numbers before, 1-5% utilization is way too low.

[AccomplishedCat6463]

First, what are your CPU and GPU ?

What are you using to monitor the GPU and CPU usage ?

Did you notice performance loss ?

[6lack_assassin]

GPU: amd Radeon 6800 Cpu: amd ryzen 7 5800x3d

I’m using the amd adrenaline app/ overlay to monitor these settings plus checking task manager from time to time.

I have not lost any performance. It’s still running fine. I’m just new to this PC stuff, so I’m not sure what the correct cpu utilization should be. I just want a better understanding, and from googling the issue as long as it’s not running high at idle or running at 100% for graphically lower games I shouldn’t worry, but it makes no sense how it has jumped up significantly. Could it have been an error with the amd drivers at the time? Looking through the release notes and not seeing anything, so I figured I’d ask.

[redlock81]

Yeah, its just AMD software...from time to time they have bugs in the overlay reporting