This bug is probably a bit out of date now. I don't see problems as bad any more.
Rasmus: Please test again with the latest firefox (I think the newer versions ~57 or so are much more efficient). And if you can, also test Ubuntu 18.04: http://cdimages.ubuntu.com/daily-live/current/ Everyone else: Please log your own new bugs using this command: ubuntu-bug gnome-shell and also mention which apps cause high CPU usage of gnome-shell. ** Changed in: gnome-shell (Ubuntu) Status: In Progress => Incomplete ** Changed in: mutter (Ubuntu) Status: In Progress => Incomplete -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is subscribed to gnome-shell in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1696305 Title: High CPU usage in gnome-shell just redrawing the screen (Firefox is running) To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-shell/+bug/1696305/+subscriptions -- desktop-bugs mailing list desktop-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/desktop-bugs