What are normal CPU and GPU workload percentages on Windows during rendering?

[Yahya24729128ne8j]

Hi there,

I have a custom Windows computer with a 10 core Intel i9 10900K, with an Nvidea 3070TI. Whenever I render heavy 8K footage, both hardly get over 30% of usage, with some brief spikes for the CPU of 50 to 60%.

I have read through multiple posts on Reddit and this forum and I understand that they shouldn't be on 100%. My question for you however is; is this normal, or can I change some setting for Media Encoder or Premiere Pro for it to utilize the horsepower in my PC more. 

Thanks in advance! 

[Peru Bob]

What are the hard drives (how many, what kind, what is on each, what capacity, and how full)?

[Yahya24729128ne8j]

I use two 2TB Samsung 970 evo plus NVMe SSD's which are never over 75% capacity. 

[eckiAMETeam]

Is this observation with GPU acceleration turned on or off?

[Yahya24729128ne8j]

Yes, hardware acceleration is turned on