{"id":17500,"date":"2023-08-01T11:07:38","date_gmt":"2023-08-01T05:37:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/?p=17500"},"modified":"2024-10-03T17:46:23","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T12:16:23","slug":"new-world-high-cpu-usage-resolved","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/new-world-high-cpu-usage-resolved\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Resolve High CPU Usage Issues While Playing New World on Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you trying to play New World on your Windows PC, but <\/span>High CPU usage<\/span> keeps bothering you? The issue is not new, as even Amazon Games, the developers of New World, have tried to resolve it in their latest build. While they have done a good job resolving unnecessary stuttering and frame drops, they were not completely successful in resolving high CPU usage issues while playing New World.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some believe that the issue appears due to a lack of system resources, while others say that the error lies in the game’s build itself. Either way, it becomes troublesome for a gamer to enjoy the graphics and the thrill that comes with them.\u00a0<\/span>If you, too, are suffering from a similar issue and want a solution that not only helps your game run well but also optimizes your CPU usage<\/a>, let’s look at some of the ways to help you out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ways to Lower New World High CPU Usage<\/h2>\n

There can be many reasons why your PC shows high memory usage every time you launch the game. As we all know, New World is a heavy game to run and requires a lot of resources. Hence, the first and foremost thing you should do before starting with the fixes is to ensure that your system meets the minimum requirements to run the game. <\/span><\/p>\n

Minimum requirements:<\/b><\/p>\n

OS<\/span> Windows 10 (64-bit)<\/span><\/p>\n

Processor<\/span> Intel\u00ae Core\u2122 i5-2400 \/ AMD CPU with 4 physical cores @ 3Ghz<\/span><\/p>\n

Memory<\/span> 8 GB RAM<\/span><\/p>\n

Graphics<\/span> NVIDIA\u00ae GeForce\u00ae GTX 670 2GB \/ AMD Radeon R9 280 or better<\/span><\/p>\n

Storage<\/span> 50 GB available space<\/span><\/p>\n

DirectX<\/span> Version 12<\/span><\/p>\n

Network<\/span> Broadband Internet connection; <\/span>Internet connection is required to play<\/span><\/p>\n

Recommended specifications:<\/b><\/p>\n

OS<\/span> Windows 10 (64-bit)<\/span><\/p>\n

Processor<\/span> Intel\u00ae Core\u2122 i7-2600K \/ AMD Ryzen 5 1400<\/span><\/p>\n

Memory<\/span> 16 GB RAM<\/span><\/p>\n

Graphics<\/span> NVIDIA\u00ae GeForce\u00ae GTX 970 \/ AMD Radeon R9 390X or better<\/span><\/p>\n

Storage<\/span> 50 GB available space<\/span><\/p>\n

DirectX<\/span> Version 12<\/span><\/p>\n

Network<\/span> Broadband Internet connection; An Internet connection is required to play<\/span><\/p>\n

If your PC has what it takes to run the game but is still causing problems, move on to the fixes we have listed below and try them out to fix the problem.<\/p>\n

Fix 1 – Minimize the Background Applications<\/h3>\n

If you have a lot of programs opened in the background while you are playing the game, high CPU memory usage is a common problem you may face. The issue can become severe if the apps in the background are heavy programs like a multithreaded browser, a video editor, or continuously operational.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Minimizing the background applications is the best thing you can do to reduce the load on your CPU, affecting the performance of your game. Here\u2019s how you do it –\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1 – Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager on your PC.
\n<\/span>Step 2 – Check the running background applications in the running list of tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nStep 3 – Click on the CPU usage column to sort the running applications based on their CPU usage.
\n<\/span>Step 4 – Select the application you want to remove and click on the end task.
\n<\/span>Step 5 – Repeat the process for all the applications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Since you will engage in a game longer, you hardly need any other application to run in the background. Hence, you decide to ensure that your CPU has enough room to accommodate the game process and other apps you prefer to run.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind that this process is done before launching the game. This means when you are managing the CPU usage, it may appear low in the Task Manager. However, as soon as you launch the game, it may take a hike. This is why you must ensure it is to the minimum before you start the game.<\/span><\/p>\n

Must Read: A Study on How CPU Stress Affects Windows Computer Performance<\/a><\/p>\n

Fix 2 – Change the Power Plan your PC Uses<\/h3>\n

Maintaining and utilizing the power supply to the fullest might help you lower the high CPU usage. There are inbuilt power modes that can help you maintain the power-to-performance ratio. Check out the following steps to learn how to change it accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1 – Press Win + R to open the Run Search.
\n<\/span>Step 2 – In the Run search, use the command Control to open the control panel.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nStep 3 – In the Control Panel, you may find the Power Options icon (ensure the view is set to large icons).<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nStep 4 – Open Power Options to find multiple settings you can tweak related to your PC’s power output and management. Depending on your device type, you may have two or more power plans.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"customizeStep 5 – Choose the one that gives you better performance to reduce the load on CPU usage. You may require more power.<\/p>\n

You may also find a high-performance mode in the power plan settings. If you do, choose that, as it will always be better. Otherwise, you can choose a curated plan other than the balanced one, as shown in the image above.<\/p>\n

Fix 3 – Delegate the Task to Your GPU<\/h3>\n

Sure, the New World is a resource-hungry game that requires all the attention of your CPU to work smoothly. However, if you can manage the GPU properly and let it take over some of the load, it may help maintain your CPU usage.<\/p>\n

Ensure two things about your GPU to reduce CPU usage with New World. These include \u2013<\/p>\n

1. Make sure that high graphics performance is allowed for the game.
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\n<\/span>To do so, all you have to do is – <\/span>
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\n<\/span>Step 1 – Go to the start menu and search for graphics settings.<\/span><\/h4>\n

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\nStep 2 – In the Graphics settings, click on Browse and find the New World launcher to add it to the list of priority applications.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span>Step 3 – Once you have browsed for the application, a prompt will ask you about its status. Choose a High-performance GPU from the list.<\/p>\n

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\nUse this method to add New World to the high-performance GPU list. After this, the game will have the option to switch to GPUs in most aspects where high CPU usage is required.<\/p>\n

2. Your GPU Drivers are regularly updated<\/h4>\n

Another crucial thing you need to do is ensure that your GPU drivers stay current. This will help you maximize the performance of your attached GPU. Check out our post on updating graphics card drivers <\/a>to learn more about the process.<\/p>\n

Ensure these two practices and your GPU can take the load off your CPU, returning the CPU usage to normal.<\/p>\n

Fix 4 – Play Around With In-Game Settings<\/h3>\n

Lowering your game settings is another way. Sure, this means you may be unable to make the most of the game graphics and quality. However, reducing the in-game presets to medium might give a push to the performance of the game.<\/p>\n

Since every user has a different configuration, no predefined changes can be made to the game settings to make it work. You must play around with them to identify the best working environment.<\/p>\n

Some of the things that you must tweak to make the game work properly include –\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n