Windows Audio Device Graph Isolation Using too much memory and CPU usage.

[Doutor]

Today I bought Rainbow Six Siege and I haven't been able to play it because my audio starts lagging everytime I open the game. I saw that on the device manager Windows Audio Device Graph Isolation is using +10% of my CPU and memory, lagging my audio. Does anyone know if there's any way to fix this, if you do please let me know as soon as you see this. Thanks in advance.

 

[Quixit]

Try disabling any audio enhancements (that service is used to run user-mode audio drivers) .

1. Right-click "Speakers" icon in the taskbar and then select "Playback devices"
2 . Under "Playback" tab, right-click "Speakers", and select "Properties".
3. Click on " Enhancements" tab under "Speakers Properties". Check " Disable all enhancements " check-box .

You can also try updating your audio drivers.

 

[abcaust123]

Hi,

I previously got HIGH CPU usage (>15%) by 'Windows Audio Device Graph Isolation' @ Task Manager when playing anything with audio, eg playing HEVC/x265 movies via MPC-BE. When fix, this process use <5% of my CPU when playing any audio.

This fix WORKS for me: Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7567 purchased new in Aug-18.

I downloaded & installed 'Realtek High Definition Audio Driver': Version 6.0.1.8142, A04-> https://www.dell.com/support/home/au/en/aubsd1/drivers/driversdetails?driverId=8WWJK

Must follow the installation process, being,
1. UN-install the existing version & reboot,
2. install the 8142 version & reboot.

If your computer is different make (eg Acer), try downloading 3 versions of the audio drivers approved for your particular model: from current version to the PREVIOUS 2 older versions. Test each version & see which one does NOT create HIGH CPU usage. Then mark that working version for later RE-use.

If the above fix the problem but then the problem RE-ocur down the track, try updating/refreshing the drivers for your audio-hardware @ Device Manager.
In my case, I updated the 'Realtek Audio' hardware with 'Realtek Audio' software (version 8142) previously installed on my laptop.

If you have 'sound cracking' problem, try this method also.

Welcome to IT: lots of trial & error, and frustration.

Good luck.

 

[misir312]

Hi,

I previously got HIGH CPU usage (>15%) by 'Windows Audio Device Graph Isolation' @ Task Manager when playing anything with audio, eg playing HEVC/x265 movies via MPC-BE. When fix, this process use <5% of my CPU when playing any audio.

This fix WORKS for me: Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7567 purchased new in Aug-18.

I downloaded & installed 'Realtek High Definition Audio Driver': Version 6.0.1.8142, A04-> https://www.dell.com/support/home/au/en/aubsd1/drivers/driversdetails?driverId=8WWJK

Must follow the installation process, being,
1. UN-install the existing version & reboot,
2. install the 8142 version & reboot.

If your computer is different make (eg Acer), try downloading 3 versions of the audio drivers approved for your particular model: from current version to the PREVIOUS 2 older versions. Test each version & see which one does NOT create HIGH CPU usage. Then mark that working version for later RE-use.

If the above fix the problem but then the problem RE-ocur down the track, try updating/refreshing the drivers for your audio-hardware @ Device Manager.
In my case, I updated the 'Realtek Audio' hardware with 'Realtek Audio' software (version 8142) previously installed on my laptop.

If you have 'sound cracking' problem, try this method also.

Welcome to IT: lots of trial & error, and frustration.

Good luck.

I have installed the driver you recommended but the issue didnt get solved. Any other idea of how to fix it? The process eats not more than 15% while listening to music or watching video. Using FL studio, it eats up to 25%. I have the same laptop as you do. Would really apreciate your help!