Software1 hSeptember 27, 2026, 11:19

Discord's Game Mode cuts CPU and GPU use, but Electron RAM problem remains

Discord is testing a Game Mode that reduces CPU and GPU usage during games by disabling animations and effects. The mode does not address RAM: the Electron-based client can exceed 4GB, and the Electron 42 upgrade cut median CPU usage by 17% while memory usage rose 4%.

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Discord's Game Mode cuts CPU and GPU use, but Electron RAM problem remains

Game Mode lowers Discord's CPU and GPU usage while a game runs
Discord's Electron client can consume over 4GB of RAM
Electron 42 cut median CPU usage 17% but raised memory usage 4%
Users ask Discord to fix RAM usage, not just CPU and GPU

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