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Opera GX CPU Limiter Not Working? Here’s What To Do

Check limiter settings and remove conflicting extensions

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Updated onJune 13, 2024

updated onJune 13, 2024

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For many users, theOpera GX CPU limiter is not working properly(i.e. not doing its job) or theslider is completely missing.If you too experience these, you’re in the right place.

We will give you effective fixes to put an end to this. Let’s jump right in.

How do I fix Opera GX if the CPU limiter is not working?

1. Check CPU Limiter settings

2. Enable GPU Limiter from GX Control

3. Disable conflicting extensions

4. Create a new user profile

5. Scan the PC for viruses

We used Windows Security as an example, but the same applies if you use a third-party antivirus. And if you don’t have any security utility, please install one.

Even if you think you only access safe sites and apps, you can never be too sure. Enable Windows security or use a reliablethird-party antivirus for Windows 11.

6. Reinstall Opera

There are chances that some important files went missing during the installation. Reinstalling might help fix the problem.

Does Opera GX use a lot of CPU?

Yes, a lot of users have reported with proof, that theOpera GX indeed uses a lot of CPUand RAM – somewhere between 30% and 70%. In this case, you can make use of the Opera GX Control and limit the CPU and RAM for the browser.

How do I make Opera use less CPU?

You can limit the resource access of the Opera GX browser using the built-in CPU and RAM limiter that is located under the Opera GX Control.

Does Opera GX boost your FPS?

In a bunch of tests, it has been found that despite being a browser for gamers, Opera GX isn’t that good.

While the hardware acceleration does get better RAM and CPU management in Opera GX, the browser does not boost your FPS in any way.

Besides, you will get better results with Google Chrome having hardware acceleration turned off. In case, you want some better alternatives, you can check out our guide that lists some of thebest browsers for your PC.

That is it from us in this guide. Let us know in the comments below if this guide helped you fix the Opera GX CPU Limiter not working issue.

Opera GX CPU Limiter Not Working? Here’s What To Do#

How do I fix Opera GX if the CPU limiter is not working?#

1. Check CPU Limiter settings#

2. Enable GPU Limiter from GX Control#

3. Disable conflicting extensions#

4. Create a new user profile#

5. Scan the PC for viruses#

6. Reinstall Opera#

Does Opera GX use a lot of CPU?#

How do I make Opera use less CPU?#

Does Opera GX boost your FPS?#