However, Minecraft is said to be CPU-intensive; if the system is not optimized accordingly, it could spoil your gaming experience. Here, in this guide, we will discuss the common reasons behind Minecraft’s high CPU usage and the working fixes to resolve the problem.

Why is Minecraft so CPU-heavy?

There are a few reasons why Minecraft might have been using high CPU resources, some of them are listed below: SPONSORED

Background processes –  If you have a device with a high-end processor still facing the issue, there might be resource-intensive tasks running in the background. Try closing unnecessary processes and programs. Game running on the low-end device – If your device has insufficient processing power, you might have to upgrade your device or reduce graphics settings to take off the load of the CPU. Faulty CPU – The game may be running on a device with a faulty CPU. In this case, you must think of upgrading your device to resolve the problem. Bug in the game – If it is buggy, it can use more resources than needed. Check for game updates or report the issue to game developers. 

What can I do to fix Minecraft’s high CPU usage?

Before trying the advanced troubleshooting steps, you should consider performing the following checks:

The device has a 64-bit version of Java. The game has no pending updates. Your Windows computer is up to date. Run a malware scan. Your system meets the recommended requirements to run the game. Remove unwanted apps. Perform Disk Cleanup.

1. Use the Task Manager

2. Check scheduled tasks

3. Disable browser plugins

4. Update drivers using Device Manager

5. Run your computer in a clean boot environment

6. Adjust your PC for the best performance

7. Use the Registry Editor

So, these are methods that you can help to reduce CPU usage while running Minecraft on your computer. If you think we have missed something that worked for you to resolve the issue, feel free to let us know in the comments section below.

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