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Task manager shows GPU usage now at 100%, noticeable lag on desktop until wallpaper engine is paused or closed. No problems at all in past, no matter what kind of wallpaper i had used, used 64bit version as long as i remember.
- Wallpaper engine seems to be using all 100% of my GPU
I have a GTX 1070 and have changed absolutely nothing in the...
- Wallpaper engine seems to be using all 100% of my GPU
The GPU usage ignores the power state and clock rate of the graphics card which makes it extremely inaccurate and usually shows a much higher GPU usage. To see the real GPU, usage, use a tool like GPU-Z:
Dec 20, 2018 · I have a GTX 1070 and have changed absolutely nothing in the wallpaper engine settings from when it worked fine to now. Out of nowhere it started maxing out my GPU usage and is causing my computer to freeze up periodically.
Take a screenshot of GPU-Z after letting it run for a minute without doing anything except rendering wallpapers. That is the "true usage" of your GPU by Wallpaper Engine. GPU-Z says gpu usage is around ~15% with wallpaper engine, steam and firefox open, I don't think it's right.
- Clean Install of Graphics Driver
- Disable Game Overlay
- Change GPU Affinity
- Tweak Wallpaper Engine Settings
- Scan Your Computer For Malware
1.1 Use Device Manager
1. Press Windows + R to open the Run window. 2. Type devmgmt.msc and hit Enter to open Device Manager. 3. Click on Display adapters to expand. Next, select, right-click the driver, and click Uninstall driver. 4. Restart your PC. Upon restarting, your computer will find and download the Windows-certified drivers.
1.2 Use a third-party tool
The Device Manager can only install Windows-certified drivers. However, not all the latest GPU drivers are certified, as manufacturers generally don’t ask for approval for every version. You can download the latest drivers using AMD, NVIDIA, or Intel websites. However, this could be time-consuming and suggested if you know your way around a computer. Therefore, to save you some time and get the work done quickly, it is suggested to use a driver updater tool such as Outbyte Driver Updater. Thi...
2.1 Disable Steam overlay
1. Launch Steam. 2. From the top left corner, locate and click Steam, then select Settings. 3. Go to the In–Game tab. 4. Remove the checkmark beside Enable the Steam overlay while in game. 5. Click OK.
2.2 Disable Nvidia overlay
1. Launch GeForce Experience. 2. Click Settings. 3. From the left pane, click General, then toggle off the switch for In-Game Overlay.
Press Windows + I to open Settings.Click System, then select Display.Now under Related Settings, click Graphics.Under Custom options for apps, click Browse.Open the Wallpaper Engine app and go to Settings.Go tothe Performancetab.For Other application focused, select Keep running.Now forOther application maximized and Other application full screen, select Pause.Press the Windows key, type Windows Security and click Open.Go to Virus & threat protection and click Scan options.Select Full scan and click Scan now.Now, wait for the tool to complete the scan.I run 3 monitors with wallpaper engine at max settings, but I have an rtx 3080. It usually uses around 30-50%. Whereas my server PC that just has integrated graphics on a Ryzen 5600g, I have to turn the settings down just to run wallpaper engine smoothly and keep it under 80% GPU usage.
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I am using three wallpapers: one animated (15 fps) 2560x1080, one clock wallpaper 3440x1440 and one small wallpaper 800x480. GPU at the moment of writing is 44 degrees celsius. If I quit wallpaper engine, it will stay at max 39 celsius.
