Escape from Tarkov, developed by Battlestate Games, is a highly immersive and demanding first-person shooter (FPS) known for its realistic graphics, complex gameplay mechanics, and intense multiplayer environment. Escape from Tarkov is primarily CPU intensive due to complex AI, physics, and game logic, but a capable GPU is still needed for rendering detailed visuals, especially…
The Print Filter Pipeline Host is a critical component of the Windows operating system, responsible for managing print jobs by converting documents into a format compatible with printers, particularly those using the XPS (XML Paper Specification) format. High CPU usage by Print Filter Pipeline Host can slow your system. Fix it by updating printer drivers,…
When you power on your computer, a complex sequence of events unfolds to bring your system to life. One critical phase in this process is the CPU DXE Initialization, often indicated by the message “CPU DXE Initialization Is Started” on your motherboard’s debug display, typically accompanied by Q-codes 63–67. This indicates the UEFI/BIOS is configuring…
Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3), developed by Larian Studios, is a critically acclaimed role-playing game that immerses players in a rich, Dungeons & Dragons-inspired world. Baldur’s Gate 3 high CPU usage, often reaching 98-100%, can cause lag. Fix it by updating drivers, lowering graphics settings, closing background apps, and switching to DirectX 11 or Vulkan. This…
If you’re wondering whether Call of Duty (CoD) is more demanding on your CPU or GPU, you’re not alone. Call of Duty is both CPU and GPU intensive, but it often stresses the CPU more—especially in Warzone—causing up to 99% CPU usage during intense gameplay or high frame rates. In this guide, we’ll break things…
If you’re diving into Diablo 4 and wondering whether your CPU or GPU will take the biggest hit—you’re not alone. With its rich visuals, sprawling dungeons, and dynamic environments, Diablo 4 puts your PC to work. Diablo 4 is primarily GPU intensive, especially at higher settings, but can show high CPU usage in crowded areas….
With the release of Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), Valve introduced the powerful Source 2 engine to one of the world’s most-played FPS games. CS2 is primarily CPU-intensive, much like CS:GO, but it still requires a balanced combination of CPU and GPU power for smooth performance, especially at higher frame rates or competitive settings. Whether you’re a…