Normal G PU usage with DRE is around 0 - 3% depending on a couple of factors: The number of UI changes (log entries added, mic input, audio output meters, etc.) App window size Current page viewed To decrease the G PU usage try the following: Switch away from the Log page to eg. Account Decrease the app window size. Try the Shrink mode, by clicking its button next to minimize Use Push-To-Talk to only animate mic input level meter when absolute necessary Minimize the app window (to tray) to avoid rendering the app at all (note to voice command DRE make sure you read up on Input Mode -> Allow Input If you still have issues with high G PU, try entering the following into the global search: /disable level . This stops the input and output level meters from animating their circles and may save a bit extra

GPU usage is high

Normal GPU usage with DRE is around 0 – 3% depending on a couple of factors:

The number of UI changes (log entries added, mic input, audio output meters, etc.)
App window size
Current page viewed

To decrease the GPU usage try the following:

Switch away from the Log page to eg. Account
Decrease the app window size. Try the Shrink mode, by clicking its button next to minimize

Use Push-To-Talk to only animate mic input level meter when absolute necessary
Minimize the app window (to tray) to avoid rendering the app at all (note to voice command DRE make sure you read up on Input Mode -> Allow Input
If you still have issues with high GPU, try entering the following into the global search: /disable level. This stops the input and output level meters from animating their circles and may save a bit extra