[SOLVED] Very high CPU usage in gaming?

[RokoIvanis]

Specs:
i3-9100 3.6GHz
UHD 630 [128 Dedicated Memory & 7GB Shared]
12GB RAM [1x8+1x4] 2400MHz

When playing Warframe for example both my CPU and GPU reach 95-100% I get my GPU reaching 100% as it is integrated but I don't get why my CPU would be so high as well. It the same is I change the setting to 720p low.

And it's not like i3-9100 is a top tear CPU, but it's fairly modern and should be capable of running pretty much most new game in 720p at least, not to mention that Warframe is from 2013.

 

[logainofhades]

You might want to check task manager to see what is using your CPU resources, and do a malware check. At the end of the day it is still just a 4c/4t cpu, so you have to consider your game's usage, plus any background tasks. Your i3 9100, core wise isn't any different than a 6th or 7th gen i5. Lower resolutions actually shift the load to the CPU, so that will not help CPU usage.