What to do if you're CPU Bound - Game Optimization - Episode 5
Ben Cloward
Aug 14, 2025 15:00
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In this video, I go over a list of possible solutions to apply if your project is taking more time on the CPU than on the GPU. Most of the items have to do with reducing draw calls. I also show before and after performance of the scenes that we'll be optimizing later in the series so you can get an idea of what to expect.
Here's last week's video about how to know if you're CPU or GPU bound:
https://youtu.be/XgaEqRXVmO0
Take a look at the playlist for the whole series:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL78XDi0TS4lG4wvgfyGECmB8XiJLCgfFD
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