Question Memory leak with 5700 XT ?

[Evan1000]

I have a 5700XT that been having a memory leak I noticed in the last few days.
I have no idea what to do, I've tried everything to find what's causing the leak. I've reduced my res to 800x600, I've reinstalled Radeon, I've picked through every process on task manager I could deleted programs I've installed in the last few days.
My GPU is at 4gb of usage all I'm doing is watching youtube, when boot up the usage sits around 1.5

 

[COLGeek]

What is the GPU utilization percentage when you see this memory use?

Have you scanned for malware?

 

[Evan1000]

What is the GPU utilization percentage when you see this memory use?

Have you scanned for malware?

I've done 2 full scans and the utilization in around 3 to 5 percent though that may be that I'm watching youtube Thank you for your help

 

[COLGeek]

With what browser? And, what extensions/add-ons?

 

[Evan1000]

With what browser? And, what extensions/add-ons?

It's not my browser I've ruled that out at least, even with every program I can turn off the GPU will have about 1.5Gb of memory use and 1 or 2 percent utilization.

 

[COLGeek]

This isn't a "memory leak" issue, more of a driver memory allocation thing.

What are the complete specifications for this system (make/model of all installed components)?

 

[Evan1000]

This isn't a "memory leak" issue, more of a driver memory allocation thing.

What are the complete specifications for this system (make/model of all installed components)?

windows 11
CPU 3600
48GB ram
980 pro
XFX RX 5700XT THICC III ULTRA 8 GB

 

[Evan1000]

So I used DDU to install older drivers 24.8. and that didn't work so I tried Pro version of Adrenaline that seemed to work until I restarted.

It seem that when I do a fresh install the memory issue goes away until I restart
0.7 usage where it would be 1.5 Gb to 2Gb

 

[Evan1000]

Is it the drivers?
When I reinstalled Radeon the Vram usage before completing the restart of my PC is a more reasonable 0.7Gb.
This seems to be a clue that what ever happens after the restart must be or related to the problem. After Reinstalling Radeon and watching the Vram use the Vram falls when the Display drivers get installed.

I'm thinking that I should switch to Nvidia if the Next Drivers make this worse or doesn't fix this

 

[COLGeek]

windows 11
CPU 3600
48GB ram
980 pro
XFX RX 5700XT THICC III ULTRA 8 GB

Details matter. What motherboard and memory, be specific.

Aside from the memory use, are you experiencing any performance issues?

 

[Evan1000]

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I have noticed any performance issues beside what I mentioned


OS Name Microsoft Windows 11 Home
Version 10.0.22631 Build 22631
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OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Name DESKTOP-EBALHLQ
System Manufacturer Micro-Star International Co., Ltd.
System Model MS-7C37
System Type x64-based PC
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Processor AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core Processor, 3600 Mhz, 6 Core(s), 12 Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/Date American Megatrends International, LLC. A.F3, 9/27/2021
SMBIOS Version 2.8
Embedded Controller Version 255.255
BIOS Mode UEFI
BaseBoard Manufacturer Micro-Star International Co., Ltd.
BaseBoard Product MPG X570 GAMING PLUS (MS-7C37)
BaseBoard Version 2.0
Platform Role Desktop
Secure Boot State Off
PCR7 Configuration Elevation Required to View
Windows Directory C:\Windows
System Directory C:\Windows\system32
Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume2
Locale United States
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "10.0.22621.2506"
User Name DESKTOP-EBALHLQ\Evan
Time Zone Pacific Standard Time
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 48.0 GB
Total Physical Memory 47.9 GB
Available Physical Memory 39.1 GB
Total Virtual Memory 50.9 GB
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Page File Space 3.00 GB
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Kernel DMA Protection Off
Virtualization-based security Not enabled
Windows Defender Application Control policy Enforced
Windows Defender Application Control user mode policy Off
Device Encryption Support Elevation Required to View
Hyper-V - VM Monitor Mode Extensions Yes
Hyper-V - Second Level Address Translation Extensions Yes
Hyper-V - Virtualization Enabled in Firmware No
Hyper-V - Data Execution Protection Yes

 

[COLGeek]

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I have noticed any performance issues beside what I mentioned

Have or haven't noticed?

Have you updated the motherboard chipset drivers along with the video drivers?

https://www.amd.com/en/support/downloads/drivers.html/chipsets/am4/x570.html

https://www.amd.com/en/support/down...eon-rx-5000-series/amd-radeon-rx-5700-xt.html

Install chipset first then restart system. Then install latest video drivers.

Honestly, I think you are chasing a non-problem. I see similar use with my 7900XTX. Not something to worry about.

 

[Evan1000]

Have or haven't noticed?

Have you updated the motherboard chipset drivers along with the video drivers?

https://www.amd.com/en/support/downloads/drivers.html/chipsets/am4/x570.html

https://www.amd.com/en/support/down...eon-rx-5000-series/amd-radeon-rx-5700-xt.html

Install chipset first then restart system. Then install latest video drivers.

Honestly, I think you are chasing a non-problem. I see similar use with my 7900XTX. Not something to worry about.

I haven't noticed any performance drops and I updated my mother bios a few years ago and I already Updated my Driver that didn't work and I even downgraded and that didn't work. Though I happen to notice that when installing any fresh Radeon install that when the installer ask me to restart my PC that the doesn't happen until I complete a restart.

The thing is that when playing games that it seems to over allocate Vram and that much of the Ram remain used up after. I have a problem I just cant get a grip on it.

I'm building a new PC and I should get a 9800X3d by the weeknd, I'll carry over my M.2 and GPU as a Temporary GPU. If it's the Mobo or CPU then that should fix it.

Maybe I'm looking too far into what is a aging 8Gb GPU

Thank you for the help

 

[boju]

Maybe something installed is using vram once drivers are installed?, i mean that's usually how it works otherwise anything that uses vram won't utilise it.

See here and try the program @Colif suggested to see what may be using vram.

[SOLVED] - Is Windows 11 using 3GB VRAM normal? (solution: nvidia broadcast is to blame)

EDIT: Nvidia Broadcast installed inside Logitech G HUB (LGHUB) when using Yeti Microphone was the culprit in this case. When installed, Nvidia Broadcast could use as much as 2GB VRAM all on it's own. Not Ram, but VRAM. Or Dedicated Video RAM. Uninstalling Nvidia Broadcast inside of Logitech G...

forums.tomshardware.com

The OP there narrowed it down, could be something like this on your end with something installed.

 

[COLGeek]

I suspect what is running is Adrenaline. Really nothing of concern here.

A new build is not likely to change the AMD driver behavior. Good luck.

 

[Evan1000]

Is it possible to see what is using Vram

 

[Evan1000]

I suspect what is running is Adrenaline. Really nothing of concern here.

A new build is not likely to change the AMD driver behavior. Good luck.

I guess, though I never had this problem before.
A month ago unless I was gaming barely 800MB was used.

 

[Colif]

Have you added the GPU usage columns to task manager?
right click status and add the 2 GPU columns, they at least show what is accessing Desktop window manager

Desktop windows manager runs graphics on a windows PC. Any application that wants to use GPU has to run through it

There aren't many other ways to see what is using it.
I find my usage at desktop with nothing running is about 1.1gb of vram on a 7900xt

have you run an antivirus scan as malware can use vram too.

 

[Evan1000]

Have you added the GPU usage columns to task manager?
right click status and add the 2 GPU columns, they at least show what is accessing Desktop window manager

Desktop windows manager runs graphics on a windows PC. Any application that wants to use GPU has to run through it

There aren't many other ways to see what is using it.
I find my usage at desktop with nothing running is about 1.1gb of vram on a 7900xt

have you run an antivirus scan as malware can use vram too.

Thank you

I've Already run a Fun scan

 

[Colif]

My GPU is at 4gb of usage all I'm doing is watching youtube, when boot up the usage sits around 1.5

what are you using to see usage?
What resolution are you running to get 4gb usage in Youtube?
What browser?

if I close everything I get this on task manager

 

[Evan1000]

what are you using to see usage?
What resolution are you running to get 4gb usage in Youtube?
What browser?

if I close everything I get this on task manager

it seems random

I've reduced the Res to 800x600 and the Vram usage stays the same

 

[Colif]

So I used DDU to install older drivers 24.8. and that didn't work so I tried Pro version of Adrenaline that seemed to work until I restarted.

which version of the drivers are you on?

Since you getting new PC on weekend, might want to see if problem happens there before we look too hard.

 

[Evan1000]

which version of the drivers are you on?

Since you getting new PC on weekend, might want to see if problem happens there before we look too hard.

24.10.1

 

[Colif]

is it causing any actual errors? Have you had a out of video memory error at all?

I can see 4 to 6gb is enough for a 1080p game, but its difficult to find figures just for youtube. in most cases that would be tied to the browser you are using.

those are the recommended drivers for the card.

where are you seeing the vram usage? We not getting it mixed up with ram?

 

[danny009]

I might be missed here but use DDU properly I say,

Get DDU from guru3d, unzip contents, safe mode without net, use DDU right panel to choose your GPU so it can uninstall correct GPU drivers, check Settings on GUI of the DDU before doing the process. Enable checkboxes related to NVIDIA/AMD (except setup folders at C drive so you don't redownload driver again) Check the box Vulkan Runtimes as well DON'T TOUCH anything else.

On top Clean Install And Restart, this will also purge corrupted/leftover registry entries related to GPU drivers perhaps that is the problem of yours. Screen will be tiny since no drivers. Use Web Browser to download Autodetect at AMD Drivers site, as for NVIDIA, choose proper lists to download your proper names,categories from NVIDIA website.

REBOOT once any driver installed completely, this is vital!

One thing about AMD Drivers using that method, AMD Adrenalin drivers, during the download and install of the display drivers, AMD installer may prompt you additional drivers pop up on your screen AFTER the GPU driver installed, these are usually already selected for you so install them as well. This may take a while. Reboot again.

One thing about NVIDIA drivers, do not select Geforce Experience/nvidia app during the NVIDIA driver installer unless you have hobby as recording gameplay clips for your games.

Good luck