The best way to limit CPU usage is to run a limited number of processes. The more processes/applications an OS runs, the higher the CPU usage—resulting in aslow and choppy performance.
But if usage is high even when you don’t have many apps running, you may lower the CPU resources of that particular process by setting theprocess priority to low.
It is also possible todisable background appsor optimize OS performance to limit CPU usage.
Alright, now let’s check everything in detail!
Set Priority and Affinity
Lowering priority allows a process to use minimal system resources. On the other hand, setting affinity allows users to select the number of logical processors for that process.
Either way, it can help limit the CPU usage. But note that this also means theselected process runs slower.
Your system might have a bunch of applications that run when you boot into the OS. These can hog up the CPU resources, increasing the usage right from the start.
To avoid this, I recommend that youdisable unnecessary startup applications.
Adjust Windows for Best Performance
Adjusting Visual Effects to get the best appearance consumes a considerable amount of system resources.
If you have used a similar setting, I recommend reducing the Windows Animations. Here’s how:
Change Background App Permission
Background applications are another aspect that takes up significant system resources without your knowledge.
To disable the app from running in the background, you may change its advanced options.
