10 Popular Web Browsers Tested for Memory and CPU Usage

We've put together a RAM and CPU usage test with 10 websites loaded simultaneously on to 10 different popular web browsers; Avant Browser, FlashPeak SlimBrowser, Maxthon, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Opera, Green Browser, Apple Safari and finally Pale Moon.

1. Which Web browser uses the most RAM?
2. Which browser has lowest CPU usage?
3. Which browser uses the least memory 2020?
4. What are the 5 most popular Web browsers?
5. Which is the fastest browser?
6. What is the best Internet browser to use?
7. Why is Google taking so much CPU?
8. Why you should not use Chrome?
9. Does Safari use a lot of RAM?
10. Is Safari or Firefox better?
11. Is Firefox safer than chrome?
12. What is the fastest Internet browser for Windows 10?

Which Web browser uses the most RAM?

Despite its reputation for being a real RAM hog, Chrome did not perform the worst. In fact, Chrome was mostly in the middle, while Firefox used up the most RAM overall. Microsoft Edge used up the least RAM in every single test.

Which browser has lowest CPU usage?

Edge was the best performer in CPU usage by a good margin. Opera came in second, followed hot on its heels by Chrome. Mozilla's performance was a little better than last time, but still nowhere near what it needs to be.

Which browser uses the least memory 2020?

We found Opera to use the least amount of RAM when first opened, while Firefox used the least with all 10 tabs loaded.

What are the 5 most popular Web browsers?

A look into the market share trends of the 5 most popular desktop web browsers; Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Apple's Safari, and Opera.

Which is the fastest browser?

On this Google benchmark, Chrome took the blue ribbon with a score of 38,652. Right behind it in second place was Brave with 38,615. Then, there's a dead-heat for third with Vivaldi at 37,836, edging out Opera with 37,822.

What is the best Internet browser to use?

The Best Internet Browsers of 2020

1. Google Chrome. Around two-thirds of all internet users choose Google Chrome as their default web browser, and there's a good reason for this: Chrome remains one of if not the best browser on the market. ...
2. Mozilla Firefox. ...
3. Microsoft Edge. ...
4. Opera. ...
5. Vivaldi. ...
6. Apple's Safari.

Why is Google taking so much CPU?

The most common causes for high CPU usage in your browser are: Too many apps running at the same time. Like browser extensions, which are small software packages that add functionality to your browser. Too many browser tabs open at the same time.

Why you should not use Chrome?

Google's Chrome browser is a privacy nightmare in itself, because all you activity within the browser can then be linked to your Google account. If Google controls your browser, your search engine, and has tracking scripts on the sites you visit, they hold the power to track you from multiple angles.

Does Safari use a lot of RAM?

Safari is a great Web browser, but despite its benefits it can be quite a memory hog. I regularly see it using between 400MB to 600MB of real memory, which in day-to-day activities should not matter much for people; however, in some instances people have seen it use well more than a gigabyte of RAM.

Is Safari or Firefox better?

The Firefox app for iOS and Android is one of the fastest browsers available and also has solid security and anti-tracking features — a huge plus if you're constantly bouncing between a laptop and mobile devices. Since Safari is Apple's proprietary web browser, its iCloud syncing works exclusively with Apple products.

Is Firefox safer than chrome?

In fact, both Chrome and Firefox have rigorous security in place. ... While Chrome proves to be a safe web browser, its privacy record is questionable. Google actually collects a disturbingly large amount of data from its users including location, search history and site visits.

What is the fastest Internet browser for Windows 10?

Top 10 Fastest Web Browsers For Windows 10

• Opera – Most Underrated Browser. ...
• Brave – Best Private Browser. ...
• Google Chrome – All-Time Favorite Browser. ...
• Mozilla Firefox – Best Alternative To Chrome. ...
• Microsoft Edge – The Standard Internet Browser. ...
• Vivaldi – Fastest & Safest Browser. ...
• Tor – Best Anonymous Browser.