{"id":8859,"date":"2022-03-17T20:58:20","date_gmt":"2022-03-17T15:28:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/?p=8859"},"modified":"2023-01-16T17:56:01","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T12:26:01","slug":"make-chrome-use-less-ram-cpu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/8859\/make-chrome-use-less-ram-cpu\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Ways to Make Chrome Use Less RAM &#038; CPU (2023)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/tag\/google-chrome\">Google Chrome<\/a> is the go-to browser for most users, thanks to its speed, clean interface, and features. However, it is quite resource-hungry and consumes a lot of RAM and CPU power, causing a slow and sluggish browsing experience. To fix the issues causing the excess usage of RAM, here are different ways you can make Chrome use less RAM on your Windows PC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related | <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/2977\/fix-slow-google-chrome-on-windows-11-windows-10\/\">8 Ways to Fix Slow Google Chrome on Win&#xAD;dows 11 or Win&#xAD;dows 10<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_45_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-660e2ae3eee70\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-660e2ae3eee70\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/8859\/make-chrome-use-less-ram-cpu\/#Why_Does_Chrome_Use_So_Much_RAM_and_CPU-_Is_it_Still_the_Same\" title=\"Why Does Chrome Use So Much RAM and CPU- Is it Still the Same?\">Why Does Chrome Use So Much RAM and CPU- Is it Still the Same?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/8859\/make-chrome-use-less-ram-cpu\/#How_to_Reduce_Chrome_RAM_CPU_Usage_on_Windows\" title=\"How to Reduce Chrome RAM &amp; CPU Usage on Windows\">How to Reduce Chrome RAM &amp; CPU Usage on Windows<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/8859\/make-chrome-use-less-ram-cpu\/#1_Reduce_the_Number_of_Tabs\" title=\"1. Reduce the Number of Tabs \">1. Reduce the Number of Tabs <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/8859\/make-chrome-use-less-ram-cpu\/#2_OneTab_Extension_-_More_tabs_with_less_RAM_usage\" title=\"2. OneTab Extension &#8211; More tabs with less RAM usage!\">2. OneTab Extension &#8211; More tabs with less RAM usage!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/8859\/make-chrome-use-less-ram-cpu\/#3_Disable_Extensions_that_Use_Excess_Memory\" title=\"3. Disable Extensions that Use Excess Memory \">3. Disable Extensions that Use Excess Memory <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/8859\/make-chrome-use-less-ram-cpu\/#4_Enable_Hardware_Acceleration\" title=\"4. Enable Hardware Acceleration \">4. Enable Hardware Acceleration <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/8859\/make-chrome-use-less-ram-cpu\/#5_Restart_Chrome\" title=\"5. Restart Chrome \">5. Restart Chrome <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/8859\/make-chrome-use-less-ram-cpu\/#6_Re-install_Reset_Chrome\" title=\"6. Re-install\/ Reset Chrome \">6. Re-install\/ Reset Chrome <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/8859\/make-chrome-use-less-ram-cpu\/#7_Clear_Chrome_Data\" title=\"7. Clear Chrome Data \">7. Clear Chrome Data <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/8859\/make-chrome-use-less-ram-cpu\/#8_Kill_Processes_Using_Task_Manager\" title=\"8. Kill Processes Using Task Manager\">8. Kill Processes Using Task Manager<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/8859\/make-chrome-use-less-ram-cpu\/#9_Check_for_Chrome_Updates\" title=\"9. Check for Chrome Updates\">9. Check for Chrome Updates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/8859\/make-chrome-use-less-ram-cpu\/#How_to_Find_Which_Chrome_Tabs_Using_More_RAM_and_CPU_Resources\" title=\"How to Find Which Chrome Tabs Using More RAM and CPU Resources?\">How to Find Which Chrome Tabs Using More RAM and CPU Resources?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/8859\/make-chrome-use-less-ram-cpu\/#Is_There_a_Less_RAM_and_CPU-intensive_Chrome_Version_for_Windows\" title=\"Is There a Less RAM and CPU-intensive Chrome Version for Windows?\">Is There a Less RAM and CPU-intensive Chrome Version for Windows?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/8859\/make-chrome-use-less-ram-cpu\/#Enjoy_Chrome_That_Uses_Less_RAM\" title=\"Enjoy Chrome That Uses Less RAM\">Enjoy Chrome That Uses Less RAM<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_Chrome_Use_So_Much_RAM_and_CPU-_Is_it_Still_the_Same\"><\/span>Why Does Chrome Use So Much RAM and CPU- Is it Still the Same?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Chrome has been known for consuming a lot of RAM and resources, so much so that you may have come across memes taking a dig at Chrome&#8217;s high RAM usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why does Chrome use so much RAM or CPU power?<\/strong> This is because Chrome, like other modern browsers, stores&nbsp;every open tab, plugin, and extension in a different RAM process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This keeps them isolated from each other without any interference. You get more security and better performance, particularly with multi-core CPUs that can easily cater to multiple processes at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"964\" height=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Chrome-RAM-Meme.jpg\" alt=\"Chrome Uses Too Much RAM Meme\" class=\"wp-image-8965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Chrome-RAM-Meme.jpg 964w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Chrome-RAM-Meme-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Chrome-RAM-Meme-768x433.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 964px) 100vw, 964px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Each process consumes a small number of resources. But it ends up putting a high load when you add them together. Thankfully, Chrome is no longer the memory hogger it used to be due to the optimizations by Google. Yet, it&#8217;s amongst the highest in the browser industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, you can follow certain tips and tricks to reduce the RAM and CPU usage for Chrome on Windows. Read on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Reduce_Chrome_RAM_CPU_Usage_on_Windows\"><\/span>How to Reduce Chrome RAM &amp; CPU Usage on Windows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can do several things to make Chrome use fewer resources, like reducing the number of tabs, disabling extensions, restarting the browser, and more. Check all methods in detail below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Reduce_the_Number_of_Tabs\"><\/span>1. Reduce the Number of Tabs <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Opening and accessing a lot of tabs on Google Chrome affect the performance as this can massively up the RAM usage. Ensure you close redundant tabs and the ones you are not currently accessing. This helps free some memory and slightly improves the performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-39-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-39-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-39-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-39-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-39.jpg 1109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_OneTab_Extension_-_More_tabs_with_less_RAM_usage\"><\/span>2. OneTab Extension &#8211; More tabs with less RAM usage!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want a lot of tabs open, and you don&#8217;t want to close a few while struggling to increase the performance &#8211; fret not! You can use this interesting extension called the <strong>OneTab<\/strong>, which claims to reduce the RAM usage by a whopping 95% as it converts all the open tabs into a list of tabs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/onetab\/chphlpgkkbolifaimnlloiipkdnihall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">OneTab <\/a><\/strong>extension page. Click on <strong>Add to Chrome -> Install Extension.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-40-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-40-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-40-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-40-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-40.jpg 1109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Click on the extension&#8217;s menu in the top right corner. Select <strong>OneTab.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-25-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-25-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-25-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-25-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-25.jpg 1109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>All the open tabs will appear as links under the pinned <strong>OneTab <\/strong>page. You can now access all of these tabs with a single click. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-19-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-19-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-19-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-19-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-19.jpg 1109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>If you want to restore these tabs from the list as separate tabs, click on <strong>Restore all<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/6-17-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/6-17-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/6-17-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/6-17-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/6-17.jpg 1109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have more tabs open next to the pinned OneTab, you can click on <strong>Bring all tabs into OneTab. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Disable_Extensions_that_Use_Excess_Memory\"><\/span>3. Disable Extensions that Use Excess Memory <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While extensions are super helpful to enhance the user experience on Google Chrome, they are at times major culprits when it comes to hogging up RAM. Disabling unwanted extensions is an excellent way to Reduce the RAM Usage on Google Chrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong>: Press <strong>Shift + Esc <\/strong>when inside Chrome to open task manager to understand how elements of the browser are eating up RAM. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Click on whichever extension you feel is unnecessary as you want to increase available memory, and tap <strong>End Process<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-41-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Extensions that Use Excess Memory \" class=\"wp-image-8867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-41-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-41-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-41-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-41.jpg 1109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>In case you decide to remove the extension altogether from Chrome &#x2013;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Click on the extensions icon on the top right corner.<\/li><li>Click on the <strong>three dots option<\/strong> next to the extension which you want to remove.<\/li><li>Click on <strong>Remove From Chrome<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-37-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Extensions that Use Excess Memory \" class=\"wp-image-8868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-37-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-37-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-37-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-37.jpg 1109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Enable_Hardware_Acceleration\"><\/span>4. Enable Hardware Acceleration <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hardware Acceleration is a feature on Google Chrome that can use your GPU to speed up processes. While it may not directly affect your RAM usage, it can speed up your browsing experience on Google Chrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Click on the <strong>three dots menu<\/strong> on the top right corner of the screen&#x2014;select <strong>Settings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-42-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Enable Hardware Acceleration \" class=\"wp-image-8869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-42-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-42-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-42-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-42.jpg 1109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Click on <strong>Advanced.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-41-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Enable Hardware Acceleration \" class=\"wp-image-8870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-41-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-41-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-41-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-41.jpg 1109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Next, click on <strong>System.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-38-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Enable Hardware Acceleration \" class=\"wp-image-8871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-38-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-38-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-38-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-38.jpg 1109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Turn on the toggle for <strong>Use hardware acceleration when available.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-26-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Enable Hardware Acceleration \" class=\"wp-image-8872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-26-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-26-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-26-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-26.jpg 1109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5: <\/strong>Click on <strong>Relaunch. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-20-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Enable Hardware Acceleration \" class=\"wp-image-8873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-20-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-20-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-20-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-20.jpg 1109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Chrome will now relaunch with Hardware Acceleration in effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Restart_Chrome\"><\/span>5. Restart Chrome <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An effective way to free up the RAM usage on Google Chrome is by simply restarting it. While you can close and re-open Chrome, we prefer using task manager for the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Press the keys <strong>Ctrl + Alt + Delete -&gt; Task Manager. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Find <strong>Google Chrome <\/strong>on the list and click <strong>End Task.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-43-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Restart Chrome\" class=\"wp-image-8874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-43-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-43-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-43-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-43.jpg 1109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can now relaunch Google Chrome. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Re-install_Reset_Chrome\"><\/span>6. Re-install\/ Reset Chrome <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At times, we might lose track or forget all the changes in the configuration that have been made on Google Chrome. A <strong>fresh re-install or a reset<\/strong> is a great way to try and reduce the RAM usage on Google Chrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Launch <strong>Control Panel<\/strong> on your PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Click on <strong>Uninstall a program <\/strong>under Programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-44-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Re-install\/Reset Chrome\" class=\"wp-image-8875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-44-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-44-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-44-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-44.jpg 1109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Click on <strong>Google Chrome.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-42-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Re-install\/Reset Chrome\" class=\"wp-image-8876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-42-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-42-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-42-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-42.jpg 1109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Check the box to delete your browsing data. Click on <strong>Uninstall.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-39-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Re-install\/Reset Chrome\" class=\"wp-image-8877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-39-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-39-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-39-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-39.jpg 1109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5: <\/strong>Open your secondary browser and visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/chrome\/?brand=CHBD&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwlcaRBhBYEiwAK341jb8q9IZbOg-pyf3w-5HUXGACTY_rpRrLPTr92GLLXFaSYq8poW8lYBoCBhEQAvD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Chrome Installation<\/a> <\/strong>Page. Click on <strong>Download Chrome, <\/strong>and install Chrome on your PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3.1-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Re-install\/Reset Chrome\" class=\"wp-image-8878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3.1-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3.1-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3.1-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3.1.jpg 1109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not wish to re-install Chrome, you can <strong>reset<\/strong> all settings on Chrome using this step-by-step procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Click on the <strong>three dots menu<\/strong> on the top right corner of the screen > select <strong>Settings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-45-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Re-install\/Reset Chrome\" class=\"wp-image-8879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-45-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-45-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-45-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-45.jpg 1109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Click on <strong>Advanced.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-41-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Re-install\/Reset Chrome\" class=\"wp-image-8870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-41-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-41-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-41-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-41.jpg 1109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Click on <strong>Reset and Cleanup.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-27-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Re-install\/Reset Chrome\" class=\"wp-image-8880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-27-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-27-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-27-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-27.jpg 1109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Here, tap <strong>Reset Settings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-21-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Re-install\/Reset Chrome\" class=\"wp-image-8881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-21-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-21-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-21-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-21.jpg 1109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>All the settings will now be reset on Chrome. You essentially get to use Chrome with the default configuration. Hence it might eliminate culprits that were increasing the RAM usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Clear_Chrome_Data\"><\/span>7. Clear Chrome Data <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Like any other web browser, Chrome also collects and locally stores a lot of data related to your browsing activity. This accumulation can increase memory usage. Clearing data is an effective method to reduce the RAM usage on Google Chrome. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Click the <strong>three-dot menu<\/strong> icon at the top right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-46-1024x603.jpg\" alt=\"Clear Chrome Data \" class=\"wp-image-8882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-46-1024x603.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-46-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-46-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-46-1536x905.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-46-2048x1207.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: Next, click on <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"606\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-43-1024x606.jpg\" alt=\"Clear Chrome Data \" class=\"wp-image-8883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-43-1024x606.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-43-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-43-768x454.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-43-1536x908.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-43-2048x1211.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3<\/strong>: Click on <strong>Security and Privacy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-40-1024x603.jpg\" alt=\"Clear Chrome Data \" class=\"wp-image-8884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-40-1024x603.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-40-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-40-768x452.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-40-1536x905.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-40-2048x1206.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4<\/strong>: Here, tap <strong>Clear browsing data<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-28-1024x607.jpg\" alt=\"Clear Chrome Data \" class=\"wp-image-8885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-28-1024x607.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-28-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-28-768x455.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-28-1536x910.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-28-2048x1213.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5: <\/strong>Click on <strong>Clear data<\/strong>. While the default option remains <strong>&#8220;Last hour<\/strong>,&#8221; you can click on the drop-down menu to select your &#8220;all time.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-22-1024x600.jpg\" alt=\"Clear Chrome Data \" class=\"wp-image-8886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-22-1024x600.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-22-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-22-768x450.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-22-1536x900.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-22-2048x1200.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The above steps will ensure all of your browsing data is cleared on Google Chrome and can increase the performance. If using Advanced cleanup, make sure to backup or sync any important data, including saved bookmarks and passwords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Kill_Processes_Using_Task_Manager\"><\/span>8. Kill Processes Using Task Manager<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When Google Chrome is running on your PC, it is a collection of different processes running simultaneously. Upon keen observation, we can see that these processes might consume a lot of memory, and you can kill a few to reduce the RAM and CPI usage on Google Chrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Press the keys <strong>Ctrl + Alt + Delete > Task Manager. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>For the drop-down of the processes, click on <strong>&#8220;>&#8221; <\/strong>on the Google Chrome option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-47-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Kill Processes Using Task Manager\" class=\"wp-image-8887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-47-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-47-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-47-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-47.jpg 1109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Take a look at the process consuming a lot of memory- tap it and click on <strong>End Task.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-44-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Kill Processes Using Task Manager\" class=\"wp-image-8888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-44-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-44-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-44-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-44.jpg 1109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Check_for_Chrome_Updates\"><\/span>9. Check for Chrome Updates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Google regularly pushes updates to increase the optimization and fix the bugs present in the browser. 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