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Aug 06, 2025Copper Contributor
CPU Usage Drops When Opening Task Manager (Windows 11, Ryzen 7800X3D)
I’m running an AMD Ryzen 7800X3D CPU on Windows 11. When playing Grounded 2, my CPU usage is very high — close to 100% — and my radiator fans get extremely loud. However, as soon as I open Task M...
Dadvam
Aug 08, 2025Iron Contributor
When Task Manager is opened, Windows may adjust process priorities or scheduling policies, reducing the CPU load of background or less critical processes like the game.