Suttering and High CPU Usage by XOrg on RTX, Dual Monitor Setup

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Hello there! I've installed Zorin on my PC (Ryzen 5 3600, RTX 2060 Super, 16GB, Dual Monitor) and it stutters constantly even when I'm not using any programs. I checked the processes and System Monitor and I noticed that there are CPU usage peaks (some cores go up to almost 100% usage) every 3 seconds and Xorg is constantly using over 25% of my CPU. Does anyone know what is causing this and how this can be fixed?

I'm currently using the latest Nvidia drivers (610 metapackage), but have also experienced this with the 585 metapackage.

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Hi and welcome.

See if the suggestion I posted here helps:

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I'll try, thanks.

UPDATE: It didn't work. Xorg stays at 25 - 35% CPU usage and there's still stuttering every 3-5 seconds alongside CPU usage peaks.

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UPDATE: I managed to solve the issue by running Zorin's Desktop on Wayland instead of Xorg. It's running smoothly now, even with the latest nvidia drivers.

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That is great to hear. You can mark your last post as the solution.

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Welcome to the Forum!

I marked Your Post as Solution.