Discord Tests Mode That Reduces CPU, GPU Usage While A Game Is Running
Have you ever thought that the communication software Discord uses up too much of your PC’s resources? If so, then there’s good news, as the service has announced that it’s rolling out what it calls a Game Mode next week. The mode will reduce the software’s CPU and GPU usage while a game is running. […] The post Discord Tests Mode That Reduces CPU, GPU Usage While A Game Is Running appeared first…
Discord has announced a new "Game Mode" that will reduce its CPU and GPU usage while a game is running, according to the service. The feature is set to be rolled out next week, although it does not seem to improve memory usage, which could be a more significant issue, especially for low-end PCs. The Game Mode toggle can be found within Discord's settings page.
The company's recent confirmation via its official X account states that this is an early experiment with more resource-saving features planned for the future. Discord's desktop software is built using the Electron framework, which can be resource-intensive due to its use of JavaScript and Chromium. While the CPU and GPU usage reductions are welcome, improving memory efficiency could be beneficial as well.
Discord recently implemented age verification across its platform using less intrusive methods, but this has not fully quelled the backlash, especially for those who do not automatically qualify as adults based on account signals. Despite these efforts, other forms of verification still require data to be sent to third parties, increasing vulnerabilities to data breaches.
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