Victoria III - Constant crashes to desktop

[psl1089]

Short summary of your issue
Constant crashes to desktop

Game Version
1.0.3

What OS are you playing on?
Windows

Do you have mods enabled?
No

Have you tried verifying your game files?
Yes

How much "pain" is this causing you?
10

Please explain the issue you experienced in the most condensed way possible
The game crashes randomly to desktop. Sometimes after 1 minute, sometimes 5 minutes. Not sure if it's relevant but the game is using 100% of my GPU (RTX 3080) and the fans sound like a jet engine, even on medium graphics settings.

Please explain how to reproduce the issue
Nothing specific triggers it.

Is there anything else you think could help us identify/replicate the issue?
Crash reports attached

I have attached a save game
Yes

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[Ruzhyo46]

I've had the same with a 3070, a huge GPU spike and immediate CTD every few minutes. Even on low graphics and capped framerate I'm having the same issue