iPhone 11 CPU-x showing high RAM usage iOS 13.2.2

[chestvrg]

I have noticed my iPhone 11 is using a substantial amount of RAM even when running 1 or 2 apps in the background. At first I thought the app CPU-x was showing amount of free RAM, but realized it was amount being used.

It doesn’t make any sense since the new iPhone 11 line has 4GB of RAM and almost all the time iOS 13.2.2 reflects using between 90-98% of the RAM.

Can anyone elaborate on this?

 

[IowaLynn]

same old argument, free = wasted
Keeping apps in memory is sensible
Killing apps aggressively is counter productive

Notice how macOS is using up free storage for file snapshots

my Samsung phone has had 4GB often more for many years

 

[chestvrg]

But why is it using so much RAM

 

[now i see it]

You're complaining about something you don't understand. iOS dynamically delegates ram as needed. There's zero reason to ever see how much ram its using. It's all automatic and seemless.

 

[chestvrg]

You're complaining about something you don't understand. iOS dynamically delegates ram as needed. There's zero reason to ever see how much ram its using. It's all automatic and seemless.

Well I didn’t know that I only have a basic understanding on programming and I am aware iOS it’s very efficient at managing RAM, but I still wanted to inquire.

 

[Hackintosh Sr.]

I don’t know why everyone gets all upset about memory. If it’s at 99% then once you open up an unopened app it will have to go free some ram. Also anything living currently in that 99% takes up small amounts of energy. ARC is supposed to be smart enough to guess and manage what stays in memory.

lately yes no one needs to worry about how much RAM is used.

I wouldn’t compare iOS to android garbage collection.

just ask yourself if when you click an app to open it, does it open fast enough? Otherwise no reason to care anymore.

not a dumb question, just a lot of people complain about it when it’s not a big deal anymore, so don’t feel stupid.

 

[chestvrg]

just ask yourself if when you click an app to open it, does it open fast enough? Otherwise no reason to care anymore.

Yes they do open fast enough, it just puzzled me why so much RAM was being used. After seen all these replies it makes me realize I should not compare iOS managing of RAM do that of Android phones.

 

[Hackintosh Sr.]

No big deal buddy. Sometimes it’s hard to find exactly what you’re looking for in the search. I’m just trying to bring a more positive answer on the forums before you get burned at the stake

 

[chestvrg]

No big deal buddy. Sometimes it’s hard to find exactly what you’re looking for in the search. I’m just trying to bring a more positive answer on the forums before you get burned at the stake

Thank you sir.

 

[HEK]

Recently people. We’re complaining that apps were not being kept in ram enough and restarting. Latest IOS upgrade addressed this. Probably using as much ram as possible to keep as much active for lower reload rate.

It was only a matter of time before someone would question the revision. 😁

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