Thanks. I can see VLC using lots of CPU and memory, but that's just a VLC problem. I recommend instead using 'mpv' instead:
sudo apt install mpv vainfo intel-media-va-driver-non-free vainfo # check it is working mpv MOVIEFILE There are also: * Crashes in your kernel wifi driver (88XXau) which may be causing stalls. * A number of Chrome tabs open consuming significant RAM and CPU so you should close as many as you can. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop Packages, which is subscribed to gnome-shell in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/2107235 Title: pc freeze for a seconds, vlc lag, terminal lag, chrome lag Status in gnome-shell package in Ubuntu: Incomplete Bug description: Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS. Gnome 46.0 Issue Summary: This report outlines recurring performance problems encountered while using the Ubuntu operating system. The primary issue is frequent system freezes or lags, where the entire system becomes unresponsive for short periods. Detailed Description of the Problem: My Ubuntu system frequently experiences brief periods of unresponsiveness, manifesting as freezes or lags. These interruptions typically last between 1 to 3 seconds, although occasionally they can extend for up to 10 seconds. During these moments, mouse movement may stutter or stop, keyboard input is ignored, and application interfaces become temporarily unresponsive. Conditions Under Which the Issue Occurs: These performance issues are most noticeable and consistently occur when I am performing the following tasks simultaneously: Running Google Chrome web browser. Watching videos using VLC media player. It is important to note that my usage of Google Chrome often involves running multiple profiles concurrently (typically 3 to 4 profiles). Comparative Experience: I have observed that running a similar workload on a Windows operating system does not produce the same lagging or freezing behavior. Even with 3-4 Chrome profiles open and a media player running, the Windows system maintains responsiveness without these noticeable pauses. This suggests the issue might be specific to the Ubuntu environment, its configuration, or its interaction with my hardware under this specific workload. Conclusion: The frequent freezing and lagging significantly impact the usability and productivity of my Ubuntu system, particularly when multitasking with Google Chrome (using multiple profiles) and VLC. This contrasts with the smoother performance experienced under similar conditions on Windows. Further investigation or troubleshooting may be required to identify the root cause and potential solutions. ProblemType: Bug DistroRelease: Ubuntu 24.04 Package: gnome-shell 46.0-0ubuntu6~24.04.8 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 6.11.0-21.21~24.04.1-generic 6.11.11 Uname: Linux 6.11.0-21-generic x86_64 NonfreeKernelModules: nvidia_modeset nvidia ApportVersion: 2.28.1-0ubuntu3.5 Architecture: amd64 CasperMD5CheckResult: unknown CurrentDesktop: ubuntu:GNOME Date: Sat Apr 12 16:23:15 2025 DisplayManager: gdm3 ProcEnviron: LANG=en_US.UTF-8 PATH=(custom, no user) SHELL=/bin/bash TERM=xterm-256color XDG_RUNTIME_DIR=<set> RelatedPackageVersions: mutter-common 46.2-1ubuntu0.24.04.7 SourcePackage: gnome-shell UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install) To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-shell/+bug/2107235/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages Post to : desktop-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
