Optimization issue or just bad PC (lol)

So after updating to the latest patch I have been having an average of 5-10% increase CPU usage when playing. I normally keep my game at a fairly low graphic level due to my CPU only being an i5-4460 but I would like to know your thoughts on the new patch, do you think it is a little bit un-optimized or do you think it's good? I feel the patch content is awesome. I don't play with sounds because they kinda annoy me but I like the fact that the devs are looking into something like that. I like the new box trailers. I have always like hauling cars and other stuff like that. It reminds me of an old mod for the D series where you can get hay bales and stuff on trailers to pull around. The content around vehicles I do think is a little lacking in comparison to some of the other patches, by that I mean new vehicle types and also complete new vehicles (trailers not included in that comment). I also think the devs are doing a great job in keeping the game "alive" as it will. Some games hit a point and then die, but I do enjoy the fact that the small-ish following Beamng has that it is still going strong. Been playing since the truck and van on the original grid map! Keep up the good work!

-idea for new map/cars-
D-series- Long box/camper shell in the bed of the truck/DIESEL ENGINES!
New trailer Idea - A boat trailer with working boat
new map - an offroad map, similar to that of "Motor trends tough truck challenge"
New car idea - maybe a newer Jeep or something along the lines of a 90's Cherokee.

LOVE THE GAME KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
... sorry for the long post!

 

I've noticed an increase in cpu usage as well as gpu usage and I've experienced some fps drops as well. So it's most likely optimization issues (Signature has my pc specs).

 

The reason for the extra usage of your CPU is because the sounds have significantly more files than they did before. The V8 engine sound alone(There are to versions. This is from the first "V8" folder) has 60 different .flac files, which then has to be adjusted depending on where the camera is and where you are in relation to the map(aka Tunnel). The new ambiance also has multiple new files and is basically randomized(birds don't always tweet at the same time).

 

You can change the sounds from Low Med and High quality. Would be interesting to see your CPU usage on all three of the modes.
I'd also suggest the improved tire simulation could have slightly increased CPU load.

 

Not really much of a difference. On low with 1 car it sits around 85-90 on high its capped and won't even load. Before update with 3 cars (truck, trailer, car) i would be doing like 75-80% on Utah, and about 90% on Jungle.

 

my fps didnt move. I was getting about 80 on medium before was getting around 80 on medium after. My CPU usage just spiked.