- May 7, 2016
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What is wrong with Google Chrome? Memory take 465.6 MB!!!
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- Nov 10, 2017
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Off-topic: as you can see 103.0MB in the pic? what's it? 
This consumption is completely normal. It is also normal for Chrome to create a new process for each tab.
- May 7, 2016
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Only one tab is active as
you can see on screenshot.
- May 7, 2016
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I don't know but maybe extensions.Off-topic: as you can see 103.0MB in the pic? what's it?
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- Apr 28, 2017
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Dude that's perfectly normal, even good.
Firefox will use almost a gig for just a couple of tabs.
Firefox will use almost a gig for just a couple of tabs.
Sometimes Google Chrome uses 1.3GB of RAM when I use many tabs.
Each new process -> loads all the additions like DirectX support, PDF viewer support, etc. = memory usage increases
It's normal.
Each new process -> loads all the additions like DirectX support, PDF viewer support, etc. = memory usage increases
It's normal.
- Jan 16, 2017
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That RAM consumption is so low compared to what Firefox uses...
- May 8, 2017
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@Captain Awesome Try disabling all extensions and relaunch chrome, i think the issue came from HTTPS Everywhere extension. I had an issue with it in the past
- Nov 5, 2011
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My Windows without browser (so desktop with icons only): Physical Memory 322MB on Process Hacker for now...
I use CENT browser Version 1.8.9.28 which is based on Chromium 49.0.2623.105
Windows with my CENT (with too many extensions: 17): 800 MB - so without Windows, CENT has 800-322=478 MB, 0% CPU (1.56% or 3% by pics) with the New Tab (about:blank) only.
In Process Hacker I see first chrome.exe process: 160 MB, then one chrome.exe have 117 MB, and all other chrome.exe has about 49 to 51 MB each one...
I've to remove some extensions, but it's difficult for me, I like each one of them
To look on each extension Memory, and CPU load, don't use Task Manager which has 3.13 %CPU load, but type: chrome://memory-redirect - so you see 0% CPU for your enjoyment, I hope for you.
To look easily on the CPU percentage, I use BitBlock extension.
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Sorry, post revised, digits corrected, uh
I use CENT browser Version 1.8.9.28 which is based on Chromium 49.0.2623.105
Windows with my CENT (with too many extensions: 17): 800 MB - so without Windows, CENT has 800-322=478 MB, 0% CPU (1.56% or 3% by pics) with the New Tab (about:blank) only.
In Process Hacker I see first chrome.exe process: 160 MB, then one chrome.exe have 117 MB, and all other chrome.exe has about 49 to 51 MB each one...
I've to remove some extensions, but it's difficult for me, I like each one of them
To look on each extension Memory, and CPU load, don't use Task Manager which has 3.13 %CPU load, but type: chrome://memory-redirect - so you see 0% CPU for your enjoyment, I hope for you.
To look easily on the CPU percentage, I use BitBlock extension.
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Sorry, post revised, digits corrected, uh
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- May 26, 2014
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Besides the ram usage (that I dont care much) I noticed that Chrome 65 seems to have some delay while opening and closing tabs, I noticed too that the scroll stops for a little bit in some sites, it is annoying.
Never had this problems before and tried in two different machines ...
Never had this problems before and tried in two different machines ...
- May 7, 2016
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After removing HTTPS Everywhere it is 279 MB.@Captain Awesome Try disabling all extensions and relaunch chrome, i think the issue came from HTTPS Everywhere extension. I had an issue with it in the past
But i like HTTPS Everywhere.Any alternative for HTTPS Everywhere?
The Chromium engine is responsible for the large memory consumption because of the features it provides. With a process for each tab, the RAM usage increases a lot due to the features it comes with being loaded into memory for each of those extra processes. If less was enabled then the RAM consumption would be reduced a lot, not to mention that browser extensions can have an adverse effect (e.g. an ad-blocker loading large host lists into memory).
I know this because I work with the Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF) on a daily basis and have done so for a good few months now - allowing me to use a nice and modern web-based interface and communicate with a C or C++ back-end and vice-versa. Originally, the process would have been about 70MB or more... After manual customisation of what is enabled and what isn't enabled, the RAM usage cuts down to about 9MB whilst my HTML/5, CSS/3 and JavaScript is loaded on the Chromium engine for the process.
You can blame OpenGL, DirectX, PDF viewing support, and other features for the large memory consumption with the Chromium engine if the consumption is large without any browser extensions. I've found uBlock Origin to have a big effect depending on how many hosts are included (e.g. how many lists are enabled via the configuration).
Bear in mind that your memory is supposed to be used up and memory consumption can decrease when you have more running in the background and thus less free memory for Google Chrome or other web-browsers. Unused memory is wasted memory.
I know this because I work with the Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF) on a daily basis and have done so for a good few months now - allowing me to use a nice and modern web-based interface and communicate with a C or C++ back-end and vice-versa. Originally, the process would have been about 70MB or more... After manual customisation of what is enabled and what isn't enabled, the RAM usage cuts down to about 9MB whilst my HTML/5, CSS/3 and JavaScript is loaded on the Chromium engine for the process.
You can blame OpenGL, DirectX, PDF viewing support, and other features for the large memory consumption with the Chromium engine if the consumption is large without any browser extensions. I've found uBlock Origin to have a big effect depending on how many hosts are included (e.g. how many lists are enabled via the configuration).
Bear in mind that your memory is supposed to be used up and memory consumption can decrease when you have more running in the background and thus less free memory for Google Chrome or other web-browsers. Unused memory is wasted memory.
- Mar 1, 2014
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I wouldn't immediately say that it's "normal." Maybe, there's a bug that increases (or even decreases!) RAM usage, which would make Chrome's RAM usage not normal. However, it's "typical" of Chrome (or any other browser) to consume lots of RAM.
Right now, my Chrome is consuming a little more than 1GB of RAM.
Right now, my Chrome is consuming a little more than 1GB of RAM.
- Dec 29, 2014
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Anyone have an interesting angle on this Chrome behavior? Happens in Chrome and only on this thread apparently when I scroll to the bottom of @Opcode's post #8:
Sorry to interrupt the flow of information. Trying to interpret this sign from the outer reaches...
Sorry to interrupt the flow of information. Trying to interpret this sign from the outer reaches...
- May 26, 2014
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Anyone have an interesting angle on this Chrome behavior? Happens in Chrome and only on this thread apparently when I scroll to the bottom of @Opcode's post #8:
Sorry to interrupt the flow of information. Trying to interpret this sign from the outer reaches...
I noticed something similar with Chrome 65, previous version didnt had this behavior.
This is a joke, right?
If you view the Chrome Task Manager you can see what is running, it includes running Extensions, Open Tabs etc.
Subframe processes are created part of Site Isolation which increases the security of your Chrome browser.
"Chrome will load each website in its own process. So, even if a site bypasses the same-origin policy, the extra security will help stop the site from stealing your data from another website".
Mozilla Firefox definitely uses a LOT more memory, but it also depends on what you have installed in the browser.
There's Free memory in Firefox > about:memory, but I don't know it's actual effectiveness or benefits. Expert users may know more.
At the end of the day, if the browser is STABLE and non-CPU usage hog, why does memory usage matter?
If you view the Chrome Task Manager you can see what is running, it includes running Extensions, Open Tabs etc.
Subframe processes are created part of Site Isolation which increases the security of your Chrome browser.
"Chrome will load each website in its own process. So, even if a site bypasses the same-origin policy, the extra security will help stop the site from stealing your data from another website".
Mozilla Firefox definitely uses a LOT more memory, but it also depends on what you have installed in the browser.
There's Free memory in Firefox > about:memory, but I don't know it's actual effectiveness or benefits. Expert users may know more.
At the end of the day, if the browser is STABLE and non-CPU usage hog, why does memory usage matter?
By estimation I would estimate that there's a bug with "smooth scrolling" feature or it has disabled itself for some reason.
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