Most browsers require you to install an extension for ad blocking, which itself consumes RAM. Opera GX has a native, hardware-accelerated ad blocker. Enable it immediately to block YouTube pre-rolls and intrusive banner ads that slow down page loading.
| Feature | Google Chrome | Microsoft Edge | Mozilla Firefox | | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | RAM Usage (10 tabs) | ~1.8GB | ~1.5GB | ~1.4GB | ~1.2GB (with limiter) | | CPU Limiter | No | No | No | Yes | | Network Limiter | No | No | No | Yes | | Gaming Dashboard | No | No | No | Yes | | Built-in VPN | No | No | No | Yes | opera gx download
Open any browser and visit: www.opera.com/gx (Never download from third-party sites like “download-free-software.net” – those often bundle malware.) Most browsers require you to install an extension