...t increases GPU usage.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Radmaxx|date=2022-05-03|comment=CPU performance especially improved during city sections.}}</ref>
{{Fixbox|description=Resetting CPU affinity|fix=
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{{ii}} The game will not use CPU cores and threads properly on certain modern systems.
...0/discussions/0/1727575977550197630/|title=FPS Lag & Microstuttering - CPU Affinity Fix|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
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#Right click the process, and select 'Set affinity'.
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...e CPU to run at a minimum of 100% (on desktop, not laptops) to help reduce CPU fluctuations which may cause performance issues.}}</ref>
...the latest versions of Windows (1809 & 1903) Game Mode no longer does GPU/CPU prioritization. This prioritization was intended to give more resources to
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{{Fixbox|description=Ingame FPS Cap workaround and CPU load fix|fix=
{{ii}} This is caused by 2 issues - a uneven 59fps fps cap and excessive CPU load when using Vsync
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...0/discussions/0/1727575977550197630/|title=FPS Lag & Microstuttering - CPU Affinity Fix|date=May 2023}}</ref>
This affinity fix also fixes the same issue with AC2, ACR and AC3 when using VSync.
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...0/discussions/0/1727575977550197630/|title=FPS Lag & Microstuttering - CPU Affinity Fix|date=May 2023}}</ref>
This affinity fix also fixes the same issue with AC2, ACR and AC3 when using VSync.
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...When using VSync,the game places most of its processing load on the first CPU core only(typically 99%) which may cause stuttering and occasional framerat
Making affinity changes permanent (setting affinity in task manager only lasts until you exit the game):
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...When using VSync,the game places most of its processing load on the first CPU core only(typically 99%) which may cause stuttering and occasional framerat
Making affinity changes permanent (setting affinity in task manager only lasts until you exit the game):
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===[[Glossary:Affinity Settings|Affinity Settings]]===
...tual core affinity (about '''%28'''). (SMT/HT on-compared 6 core 12 thread affinity)
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...mance on multi-core systems may be improved significantly by changing core affinity. See [[#Low FPS on modern multi-core CPUs|Issues fixed]].
===Low GPU and CPU usage (~60%)===
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===Fix Lag in Races in CPU 4 Cores + 8 threads (like i7 4790k)===
{{Fixbox|description=Set affinity|ref={{cn|date=June 2019}}|fix=
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...lossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] forcing single-core affinity is used. Additionally, the [[#Poor performance on modern systems|hardware r
...irectX, Software, OpenGL), CPU priority, [[#Single CPU affinity|single CPU affinity]], [[#Widescreen resolution|widescreen resolution]], [[#Windowed|windowed]]
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....com/games/call-of-duty-world-at-war/ Call of Duty: World at War | Certain Affinity]</ref><ref name=pistudios>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090706084615/http:
...rocess-with-cpu-affinity-set/ CPU affinity] to the real core number of the CPU (not threads).
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...any option to set affinity of the game's process ({{file|tra.exe}}) to one CPU thread|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Dgrdsv|date=2023-11-27}}</ref>|fix=
...and [https://systemexplorer.net/ System Explorer] which allow you to save affinity values of a process between launches.
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...any option to set affinity of the game's process ({{file|trl.exe}}) to one CPU thread|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Dgrdsv|date=2023-11-27}}</ref>|fix=
...and [https://systemexplorer.net/ System Explorer] which allow you to save affinity values of a process between launches.
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...fix this, the affinity of the NFS11.exe process must be changed to exclude CPU 0; after doing so, the load should equally spread across the remaining core
...om/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=372777922|title=Reduce Stuttering, Tweaking CPU Cores & Hyper-Threading|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
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...es/how_do_i_set_default_cpu_affinity_to_all|title=How do I set default CPU Affinity to "All"? - GOG.com Forum|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
# Locate <code>Client CPU Affinity</code> and change the value to <code>1</code> (or whatever other number det
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...ing high resolutions and enhanced textures with Visible Upgrade causes the cpu use to the fullest causing stuttering.
...ike [https://processhacker.sourceforge.io/ Process Hacker] to save the CPU affinity settings for <code>DeusEx2.exe</code> for you, so you don't have to change
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...24-02-16|comment=For my laptop with 11800H and 3060, disable turbo and set affinity to only 5 cores provides 55-65fps with no flicker.}}</ref>|fix=
...a bottleneck on CPU instead of GPU. Here are some different ways to limit CPU:
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{{Fixbox|description=[[Microsoft Windows#Force CPU affinity|Force CPU affinity]] to one core}}
{{Fixbox|description=[[Microsoft Windows#Force CPU affinity|Force CPU affinity]] to one core}}
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{{Fixbox|description=[[Microsoft Windows#Force CPU affinity|Force CPU affinity]] to one core}}
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...een_at_launch_on_dual_core_CPU_systems|Black screen at launch on dual core CPU systems]] for a workaround.
...GB of VRAM and a very powerful GPU. For 1440p60 a 3080 is required; also a CPU with fast single-thread-performance, like a Ryzen 5600X by AMD or a 10900K
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{{++}} Fixes crashes related to audio (no longer requires single core affinity) and the Bink video player.
...pp/242960/discussions/0/666824800553890684/?l=polish|title=Set affinity to CPU 0|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
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{{++}} Fixes crashes related to audio (no longer requires single core affinity), resolution switching, and the Bink video player.
...ty.com/app/224940/discussions/0/2828702373003372378/|title=Set affinity to CPU 0|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>}}
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...ommunity.com/app/224300/discussions/0/1700542332337209788/ Set affinity to CPU 0</ref>}}
* Under the '''Compat.''' tab, tick {{code|Set single core process affinity}}.
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===Random freezing with Intel 12th CPU or newer===
{{Fixbox|description=Set processor affinity for all cores|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/AssassinsCreed
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{{ii}} Make sure to [[#Random_freezes|force the CPU affinity]] to a single CPU. Otherwise, it may cause random crashes.<ref name="AiO Unofficial Patch - G
{{Fixbox|description=Force CPU affinity|ref=|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Improve low fps by making the game only use 2 CPU cores|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/388410/discussions/0/14584554
#Open Notepad and type the code: {{code|start /affinity 3 Darksiders2fix.exe}} (this will set the game to be running on core 1&2)
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...en't had any data loss from incorrect saving so far, but changing the core affinity as described did decrease the amount of time needed for the game to save be
...t click on the highlighted {{file|WatchDogsLegion.exe}} and select "'''Set affinity'''".
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{{Fixbox|description=Change CPU affinity (For those with 4+ CPU cores)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
#Download a program which will allow you to permanently change the CPU affinity on process startup
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...ith ImageCFG to force the game to use CPU 1 instead of using all available CPU cores on current setup, I was able to play the game for extended periods wi
...utable with [https://robpol86.com/imagecfg.html ImageCFG] to run on {{code|CPU 1}} is recommended as a permanent solution.
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...dxvk/releases dxvk] to wrap D3D9 API calls to Vulkan. This reduces overall CPU usage and overhead but increases GPU usage. The [[#Essential improvements|E
{{ii}} The game may crash on a CPU with more than 8 threads.
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...91310/discussions/0/617321352177992574/|title=Dead Island/ Win8.1, and CPU affinity :: Steam General Discussions||date=}}</ref>|fix=
# Right-click at the Dead Island process under details and click Set Affinity.
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{{Fixbox|description=Set CPU affinity|ref={{cn|date=September 2015}}|fix=
...de>{{p|windir}}\System32\cmd.exe /C start "ARCANUM" /D "C:\ARCANUM" /high /affinity 1 "C:\ARCANUM\arcanum.exe"</code>
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# Under the '''Compat.''' tab, tick {{code|Set single core process affinity}}.
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*<code>start /affinity 1 nocturne.exe</code>
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# If your CPU has two CCD's (such as 7950x3D) disable one in your BIOS.
{{ii}} This issue is caused by having a CPU with 16 cores.
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{{Fixbox|description=Force single core [[Microsoft Windows#Force CPU affinity|affinity]] for the game executable|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
* Using Task Manager to set affinity is likely to trip the sound issue. Other alternatives work properly.
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{{Fixbox|description=Set [[Windows#Force CPU affinity|core affinity]] to one CPU|ref={{cn|date=August 2015}}|fix=
...icDetails.aspx?ListID=c5cd2c08-1432-4756-aafa-4d9dc646342f&ItemID=173 this CPU driver] and the [http://support.amd.com/us/Pages/dynamicDetails.aspx?ListID
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===Crash on startup when CPU has >31 threads===
{{Fixbox|description=Change process affinity|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/8140/discussions/0/279
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{{Fixbox|description=CPU Affinity|ref={{cn|date=August 2015}}|fix=
...ask manager, find replay.exe, and adjust the [[CPU affinity]] to the first CPU. These crashes may still occurr but will be slightly less frequent.
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===Crash on startup when CPU has >31 threads===
{{Fixbox|description=Change process affinity|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/8140/discussions/0/279
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===Crash on startup when CPU has >31 threads===
{{Fixbox|description=Change process affinity|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/8140/discussions/0/279
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...ion=Limit the game's [[Windows#Force CPU affinity|CPU affinity]] to 1 or 2 CPU cores|ref=|fix=
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# Right click → Set Affinity... and uncheck all but one of the checkboxes.
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{{Fixbox|description=Set Windows to automatically limit the game to eight CPU cores (Windows 10 and 11)|fix=
{{ii}} When using an old BIOS with the AMD FX Series of CPU's game is unplayable.
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{{Fixbox|description=See [[Microsoft Windows#Force CPU affinity|Force CPU affinity]] to run the game on one core|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Set CPU affinity|ref=<ref name="imagecfgfix"/>|fix=
# Set the CPU affinity for the game process to one processor.
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...on=Force {{file|CoD2SP_s.exe}} or {{file|CoD2MP_s.exe}} to run on only one CPU core|ref={{cn|date=2024-04-27}}|fix=
{{ii}} Setting CPU affinity from Task Manager doesn't seem to work.
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{{ii}} Sets the CPU affinity to 3 instead of 1, though you may need to fiddle with this number.
{{Fixbox|description=Modify exe CPU affinity|ref={{cn|December 2022}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Set the game to use half of the number of CPU cores.|fix=
#Start up Task Manager go to Details → "Deus Ex" (Right Click) → Set Affinity → Select only half the number of CPUs on PC.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://ste
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...76 Arsenal crashes (privileged instructions used in attempt to measure the CPU speed) - WineHQ Bugzilla|date=May 2023}}</ref>{{cn|Somebody please test thi
{{Fixbox|description=Set [[Windows#Force CPU affinity|core affinity]] to just one core|ref={{CN|date=March 2019}}|fix=
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# Right click '''XIII.exe''' and click on '''Set Affinity'''.
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{{Fixbox|description=Set CPU Affinity to single core.</code>|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Sewer56lol|date=2021-01-05|
# Press Set Affinity
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{{Fixbox|description=Set CPU affinity in iw7_ship.exe|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Nyawyu|date=2023-02-10}}</ref>|fix
# Right-click the exe and click "Set Affinity".
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{{Fixbox|description=Resetting CPU affinity|fix=
#Right click the process, and select 'Set affinity'.
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...tion=Run the game with [[Windows#Force CPU affinity|forced single core CPU affinity]]}}
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Certain Affinity|Multiplayer}}
==="Your CPU does not reach minimum requirements" error at launch===
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...ame crashes during the anchor boss fight. The issue seems to be related to CPU cores.
# Click "Set Affinity"
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start /affinity 1 dmc3se.exe
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...de>{{p|windir}}\System32\cmd.exe /C start "SWKOTOR" /D "{{p|game}}" /high /affinity 1 "{{p|game}}\kotor.exe"</code>
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{{Fixbox|description=Set affinity for speed2.exe to use only 1 CPU|ref={{cn|date=August 2015}}|fix=
# Click "set Affinity..."
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...and as administrator. Then, set its [[Core affinity|core affinity]] to one CPU core.
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# Set Affinity to use only one or two cores to improve overall stability.
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Set affinity in Task Manager for RushForTheBomb.exe to use CPU 0 only.
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# Force [[Microsoft Windows#Force CPU affinity|single core affinity]] for <code>{{p|game}}\Ral.exe</code>.
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{{Fixbox|description=Set one-thread [[Windows#Force CPU affinity|affinity]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/950908-the-las
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{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in single-core CPU affinity|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix=
...<code>C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /C START "{{p|game}}\LATEST.exe" /high /affinity 1</code>
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{{Fixbox|description=Change process affinity|ref=<ref name="physx" />|fix=
# Right click {{code|ac4bfsp.exe}} and select "Set affinity".
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...=Add as a Launch option {{code| taskset -c 0,1,2,3 nice %command%}} if you CPU has more than 4 cores/threads.
...of the Unity Engine which can perform poorly on hardware with more than 4 CPU cores.
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{{DLC/row| All-Out Attack Pack | Boost Skills Pack, Basic Affinity Pack, Armor Pack, 10k Persona points, Enemy Debuff Skills Pack and Ally Buf
===100% CPU usage / Freezing / Random frame drops and stutters===
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===FPS issues on 8/16 CPU===
Open task manager and change affinity in the game process. Cores 0, 2, 4, 6 = Physical. Cores 1, 3, 5, 7 = Logica
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...game when leaving the event. This is because of a threading issue with the CPU.
{{Fixbox|description=Let the game use only one CPU core<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.anandtech.com/threads/video-game-cars-
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...ng_algorithms#xBR_family xBRz scaler] for better visuals. Sets single core affinity and Windows 98 [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for improv
{{Fixbox|description=Apply the [[#CPU patch|CPU patch]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.replaying.de/files/blade-runner-p
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...matches with a CPU with multiples cores, it is recommended to set the core affinity to only 2 cores in the Task Manager.
...t being a problem with mouse acceleration screwing up when there is a high CPU load.
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{{Fixbox|description=Set [[core affinity]] of the {{file|DKII-DX.exe}} or {{file|DKII.exe}} to one processor core.|r
...he process will need to be terminated (as it will otherwise remain at 100% CPU usage).
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...enting proper display and gameplay, including crashes relating to CPU core affinity as well as improper map display at high resolutions (above 720p). The GOG r
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{{ii}} This removes the single core affinity (all CPU cores will be used).
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* Reduce the amount of threads used by Windows through msconfig. See [[Core affinity]] for more information.
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# Go to the details tab, select the game, right click and select "set affinity".
{{Standard table/row|-cpuLoadRebalancing|Rebalances workload on the CPU cores - used to avoid in-game stalling.<ref name="update">{{Refurl|url=http
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...te the Forza Horizon 3 program running, right click/set affinity/ limit to CPU 0, then come back to game. The Barn Find will unfreeze. Go back to Task Man
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Set processor affinity to CPU 0.
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{{Fixbox|description=Force game to use only one CPU core and set the priority to High|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommun
# Right click → Set Affinity... and uncheck all but CPU0 checkbox.
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# Right click → Set Affinity... and uncheck all but CPU0 checkbox.
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...Manager, right click on <code>citiesxl.exe</code> and set affinity. Untick CPU 0, leaving 1, 2, and 3 checked.
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#REDIRECT [[Windows#Force CPU affinity]]
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