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Fix: Radeon Host Service has High GPU Usage
Reduce the amount of resources used to improve hardware performance
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Updated onFebruary 26, 2024
updated onFebruary 26, 2024
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The service called Radeon Host Service has been seen taking heaps of GPU resources. If this happens, you’ll need to act fast andfix your GPU memoryto protect your hardware.
High GPU usage is usually do to intense usage by one or more apps, incorrect settings or an old or corrupted graphics card driver.
The first things you can try are to reinstall the problematic game or the AMD Radeon Settings app. You may also lower the game’s graphics settings. If that doesn’t work, try the solutions below.
How can I free up GPU resources from Radeon Host Service?
1. Disable ReLive and Record Desktop
2. Disable Instant Replay and more on AMD Software: Adrenaline Edition
3. Change Windows Power Plan
4. Fix drivers with AMD Cleanup Utility
5. Roll-back drivers
Rolling back drivers should be considered to be a last-ditch effort. This will revert the drivers to an earlier version until AMD releases a fix.
What are other ways that I can take better care of my GPU?
There’s a peculiar problem you should be aware of. Users have complained of theirGPU fans spinningand then suddenly stopping repeatedly. This is usually because the RAM battery needs replacing.
You can also try updating the GPU driver. We recommend learning what to do if the Device Managerdoesn’t recognize your AMD graphics card. You may have to install drivers in Compatibility Mode.
Feel free to comment below if you have questions about addressing GPU problems. Also, leave comments about guides you want or information on other hardware problems.
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Cesar Cadenas
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Cesar has been writing for and about technology going on for 6 years when he first started writing tech articles for his university paper. Since then, his passion for technology blossomed into a prosperous writing career. He first started writing about tech in the entertainment world and would later move on to write about smart life tech and social media. He was recently a Technical Writer for tech company Extron where he wrote user guides for audio and video equipment.
He has since moved on to being a freelance writer looking to have a career in copywriting and hopes to share his love and knowledge of technology with the world. Recently, Cesar has written for the cryptocurrency news site, BTCPro and helping people understand tech.
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