For some, the Opera GX CPU limiter does not work properly, whereas for others, the CPU Limiter slider is missing. If you are also among those users for whom the Opera GX browser is not working and you are looking for solutions, then you have landed in the right place. Because in this guide, we will give you some effective solutions that will help you fix the problem at your end. Opera offers a bunch of different browsers suitable for various mainstream users. Opera GX is the world’s first browser, that is meant for gamers. It comes with built-in Twitch and Discord, game-inspired themes and sound effects, cross-platform support, and most importantly, the CPU Limiter. Using the Opera GX Control, you can easily allocate the amount of CPU and RAM, along with network bandwidth, to the browser. Let us check out the solutions that will help you fix the Opera GX CPU Limiter not working problem.

Does Opera GX use a lot of CPU?

Again, a lot of users have reported with proof, that the Opera GX indeed uses a lot of CPU and RAM. Although it claims to provide fast speeds without hogging the resources, the reality is a bit different. For some users, Opera GX uses around 30% of CPU, while for others, it goes up to a staggering 70%. So, it is clear that the Opera GX browser requires juice to run. In this case, you can make use of the Opera GX Control and limit the CPU and RAM for the browser. However, if that does not solve your problem, then you can switch over to a different browser. We have a guide that lists some of the best browsers that you can use in 2022 on your Windows 11 PC. SPONSORED

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.

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

1. Check if limiters are enabled or not

2. Scan PC for viruses

The above steps are for using the in-built Windows Security tool to scan your PC, but you can also use your antivirus tool to scan and perform a check. If you are not sure about which antivirus to choose, our dedicated guide on the best antiviruses for Windows 11 could help you in deciding. We would recommend you to try and use ESET Internet Security to address possible browser hijackers and adware toolbars.

3. Reinstall Opera

Now as a last resort, if nothing works, then you can try reinstalling the Opera GX browser. There are chances that some important files went missing during the installation. Reinstalling might help fix the problem.

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 the best 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.

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