Optimizing HP Gaming Desktop Performance: Troubleshooting High CPU Usage in Games

[LeeJun18]

Hello HP Community,

This is my first post, and I’m excited to connect with other gamers and tech enthusiasts. I recently purchased an HP Omen gaming desktop running Windows 11, and while it performs well, I’ve noticed unusually high CPU usage when playing certain resource-intensive games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Call of Duty: Warzone. Even with moderate graphical settings, the CPU often hovers near 90-100%, causing occasional stuttering.

I’ve already tried adjusting settings in the game and updating all drivers, but I’m still seeing inconsistent performance. I suspect the issue could be related to background processes or an inefficient distribution of tasks between the CPU and GPU.

Here’s a simple Python script I’ve been using to monitor CPU and RAM usage during gaming sessions:
import psutil

mport time

def log_system_performance(): with open("performance_log.txt", "a") as log_file: while True: cpu_usage = psutil.cpu_percent(interval=1) memory_usage = psutil.virtual_memory().percent log_file.write(f"CPU Usage: {cpu_usage}% | Memory Usage: {memory_usage}%\n") time.sleep(5)

if __name__ == "__main__": log_system_performance()

This script logs the CPU and memory usage every 5 seconds to a text file, allowing me to track performance while gaming. I’m hoping to receive feedback on how to improve this script or suggestions for additional metrics I should monitor.

Additionally, I’m looking for recommendations on BIOS settings or specific software utilities that could help balance the load between the CPU and GPU more effectively. Has anyone experienced a similar issue with high CPU usage on an HP gaming desktop, and if so, what solutions have worked for you?

Thank you in advance for your advice and input!

[Bill_To]

Greetings @LeeJun18 

Welcome to the HP Forum.

I don't game. However, I do build gaming PCs.

It would be good if you provided system specs (CPU, graphics card, RAM config, and MB/chipset). A CPU/graphics card mismatch could cause bottlenecks. 

Have you checked: Cyberpunk or Call of Duty forums for (GPU and CPU) performance tips?

Some games hit the CPU hard at times and will then saturate the graphics card at other points during game play.

Micro-stuttering and very high CPU usage when playing games is not good. I would think the CPU may be bottlenecking.

Have you run any local (remove a possible Internet throughput variable): graphics card (FurMark) and CPU (Cinebench R23) benchmarks or stress tests to check performance and stability?

How many processes (at idle) do you see in Task Manager? How many startup programs do you see in Task Manager?

Run OCCT to test the CPU and RAM.

Too many variables at play to isolate the cause of this problem.

Regards