How do I fix Discord high CPU usage problem?
- Turning on or off hardware acceleration
- Change the Cores your computer uses
- Download and reinstall a fresh version of the app
1. Turning on or off hardware acceleration
2. Change the Cores your computer uses
By changing this one setting, you can fix Discord high CPU usage problems for good.
3. Download and reinstall a fresh copy of the Discord

Another common fix is to reinstall the app. Downloading a fresh version can resolve the problem, as there may be a problem with your current version.
This is a frequent solution when you are struggling with other issues. Even when having problems with other apps, you can try reinstalling it, if nothing seems to work.
Even if your processor is at 100% of its power, it won’t affect the processor itself, and it won’t create any long-lasting damage. The only issue you may have is with the processor overheating.
These are our solutions, and by following them you will manage to solve the Discord issue with high CPU usage once and for all.
This post was written by Loredana Harsana and was first posted to WindowsReport
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