Microsoft Edge uses less CPU compared to Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome in common tasks like watching a video and scrolling web pages. It might be time to switch when you’re tired of your laptop fan blaring because of your browser! Edge is also more efficient with battery power than either of these two browsers are.
What uses more CPU Chrome or Edge?
Google Chrome consumed approximately 850MB – 950MB; in contrast, Edge only consumed 650MB – 700MB of RAM. Chrome has done remarkably better than the last time we put these two browsers to the test, but Microsoft Edge is lighter on your limited RAM and does not compromise on performance.
Is Microsoft Edge more power efficient than Chrome?
Based on an average of at least 16 iterations per browser, Microsoft Edge used: 31% less power than Chrome 57. 44% less power than Firefox 52.
Does Microsoft Edge use less CPU?
Microsoft Edge efficiency mode reduces CPU and RAM usage to save battery life. Microsoft Edge will help save your PC’s battery life by reducing the CPU and RAM usage of the browser.
Does Edge use a lot of RAM than Chrome?
Turning to Google Chrome, the RAM usage was similarly consistent, although it fluctuated between 1.25 to 1.35GB, so 30-40% higher than Edge. CPU usage on the other hand was only marginally higher than Edge, sticking predominantly to 4-6% usage with only occasional spikes up to around 30% for a few seconds.