A(nother) way to reduce CPU clogging / smooth the experience

Alternatives:
You guys might want to check out some handy utilities that many out there use for other games too:
ParkControl for CPU core parking https://bitsum.com/parkcontrol/ and high performance power modes

Also from BitSum, Process Lasso https://bitsum.com/ for setting CPU core affinity (and more), there are a number of similar utilities out there. You can also PowerShell it.