Opera GX RAM Usage: A Deep Dive Into GX Control and GX Cleaner

Understanding GX Control

Opera GX is a gaming browser that packs a punch when it comes to customization and performance. One of its key features is GX Control, which gives you granular control over how the browser uses your system resources.

With GX Control, you can set limits on how much RAM and CPU Opera GX is allowed to use. This is especially useful if you want to prevent the browser from hogging your system resources and slowing down other applications.

To access GX Control, click on the "GX Control" button in the top-right corner of the Opera GX window. This will open a panel where you can adjust the following settings:

• RAM Limiter: This setting allows you to set a maximum limit on how much RAM Opera GX can use. By default, this limit is set to 30% of your total system RAM.
• CPU Limiter: This setting allows you to set a maximum limit on how much CPU Opera GX can use. By default, this limit is set to 20% of your total CPU resources.

GX Cleaner: Reclaiming RAM

In addition to GX Control, Opera GX also includes a built-in tool called GX Cleaner. This tool can help you reclaim RAM that is being used by Opera GX.

To use GX Cleaner, click on the "GX Cleaner" button in the top-right corner of the Opera GX window. This will open a panel where you can see how much RAM is being used by Opera GX. You can then click on the "Clean Now" button to reclaim the RAM.

How Much RAM Does Opera GX Use?

The amount of RAM that Opera GX uses will vary depending on a number of factors, including the number of tabs you have open, the extensions you have installed, and the websites you are visiting.

According to a study by the browser benchmarking website BrowserBench, Opera GX uses an average of 150MB of RAM per tab. This is slightly more than Google Chrome, which uses an average of 125MB of RAM per tab. However, Opera GX uses significantly less RAM than Microsoft Edge, which uses an average of 250MB of RAM per tab.

Tips for Reducing Opera GX RAM Usage

If you are finding that Opera GX is using too much RAM, there are a few things you can do to reduce its usage:

• Close unused tabs: One of the biggest culprits for RAM usage is having too many tabs open. Close any tabs that you are not using to free up RAM.
• Disable unused extensions: Extensions can also add to Opera GX's RAM usage. Disable any extensions that you are not using to free up RAM.
• Use the GX Cleaner: The GX Cleaner tool can help you reclaim RAM that is being used by Opera GX. Use the GX Cleaner regularly to keep your RAM usage in check.
• Tune the GX Control settings: Use GX Control to set a maximum limit on how much RAM and CPU Opera GX is allowed to use.

Opera GX RAM Usage: Tables

Table 1: RAM Usage by Browser

Table 2: RAM Usage by Number of Tabs

Table 3: RAM Usage by Extensions

Table 4: GX Cleaner Savings