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I opened about 30 Microsoft Edge web pages.. the CPU usage can reach 75%. Why is there so much CPU usage for opened web pages? My processor is Intel Corei5 3.2 Ghz and 16 Gigs of DDR3 RAM.
To put a bit of a finer point on it, it depends on the website. Some websites present static images and involve no background processing (PF, for example, unless something is embedded in a post). Others have active graphics and even continuous or periodic downloading of new information.jedishrfu said:The graphics on each page, the graphical layout. These take some cpu processing work.
If you think about it each page takes 2.5% of cpu usage which is pretty small in general so it would make sense that 30 pages opened simultaneously.
The ads were my first thought. They will be running on most internet pages and 30 pages would have a lot of ads with videos.russ_watters said:Then I turned off my ad-blocker and re-loaded: 3.4-4.6%.
There would also probably be a lot of ads.FactChecker said:The adds were my first thought. They will be running on most internet pages and 30 pages would have a lot of adds with videos.
Dang spelling Nazis! ;>)phinds said:There would also probably be a lot of ads.
kiki_danc said:I tried only one web page. Why does Task Manager reports (8)? what does 8 mean? The web page seems to hang.. and heavy usage seems to occur when it hangs..
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Site devs usually builds a site to support a few version of some few common browser (with the most common addons and environment). It is actually not too hard to occassionally met some inconveniences. Especially when you push it (30 pages opened in one go feels a bit excessive for me).kiki_danc said:about the heavy CPU usage of that particular website with Edge.. any theory why?
I agree. You should expect a heavy CPU usage from 30 pages (at least for several minutes while they load). I tested a couple of browsers and saw similar behavior on all of them. @russ_watters comment about using ad-blockers is a good suggestion if you want better performance. (although I haven't tested it to see if it helped much)Rive said:Site devs usually builds a site to support a few version of some few common browser (with the most common addons and environment). It is actually not too hard to occassionally met some inconveniences. Especially when you push it (30 pages opened in one go feels a bit excessive for me).
Depends on many things. Some AD-blocker/browser combinations tends to cause heavy CPU loads on some websites, especially if too many filters are active.FactChecker said:using ad-blockers is a good suggestion if you want better performance.
If AVG identified the malware, did it remove it? You should repeat the scan and see if AVG thinks your computer is now clean. (I use Norton. I like it but it is certainly not free.)kiki_danc said:AVG reported I have tracking malware (maybe one reason for the slowdown even if only one web page opened.. maybe someone's using my CPU power for processing their task...)... What is the best antivirus or antimalware have you guys encounter (preferably free) that can remove all tracking malware (that can track everything I do in the computer and send the information elsewhere)?
Opening multiple web pages in any browser can require a significant amount of CPU power because each page requires resources to load and run. This includes processing HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other elements such as images and videos. Opening 30 pages at once can quickly overwhelm the CPU and cause it to work harder to keep up with the demands.
There is no specific limit to the number of web pages that can be opened in Microsoft Edge without causing high CPU usage. However, the more pages that are open, the more resources will be needed to run them, and this can lead to high CPU usage. It is important to note that the CPU usage will also depend on the complexity of the web pages being opened.
There are a few things that can be done to reduce CPU usage when opening multiple web pages in Microsoft Edge. One option is to limit the number of pages that are open at once. Another option is to use the "Sleep" feature in Microsoft Edge, which pauses any inactive tabs and frees up resources. Additionally, clearing the cache and cookies can also help reduce CPU usage.
Yes, the CPU usage can vary depending on the type of web pages being opened in Microsoft Edge. Pages with a lot of multimedia content, such as videos and animations, will require more CPU power to run. Similarly, pages with heavy JavaScript or complex layouts can also contribute to higher CPU usage.
Upgrading your computer's hardware, such as the CPU and RAM, can potentially help reduce CPU usage when opening multiple web pages in Microsoft Edge. A faster and more powerful CPU can handle more demanding tasks, while additional RAM can help with multitasking. However, it is important to note that the efficiency of the browser itself also plays a significant role in CPU usage.