Addressing pauses and hesitations during gameplay.
Addressing pauses and hesitations during gameplay.
The 9700K typically performs slightly better in benchmark tests compared to the 8700K, and physical CPU cores outperform virtual cores. Provided your processor isn't constrained by power or thermal limitations, it shouldn’t present any difficulties. It’s worth noting that Intel’s specifications for the 9700K recommend a RAM speed of 2666 MHz; experimenting with overclocking your memory and observing if this improves performance is advisable.
I configured RAM to 2800 (15-15-15-39 at 1.35v). It made no difference (though it remains stable). Many reviewers focus primarily on average/minimum frame rates, but the key element of “smoothness” is frametime. Therefore, the 9700k generates higher FPS, yet it also exhibits more fluctuations.
The Intel Core i7-9700K generally performs better in benchmark tests compared to the 8700k, and physical CPU cores consistently outperform virtual cores. Assuming your processor isn’t bottlenecked by power or heat constraints, it should not be generating any difficulties. It's worth noting that Intel’s specifications recommend utilizing 2666 MHz RAM for the 9700k; experimenting with a slight overclock on your memory might improve performance.
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I believe the 9700k itself is unlikely to be the source of stuttering issues. Observing numerous YouTube videos of users with 9700ks, I couldn’t discern any stuttering problems. However, stuttering occurrences are prevalent in gaming and can stem from various factors. For instance, I've encountered reports of stuttering with i9-9900Ks and Threadrippers, yet it seems improbable that insufficient CPU power would be the cause.
Possibly, my initial assumption about the 9700K was incorrect. I observed stutters with the 9900K combined with an RTX 2080Ti while playing Far Cry 5. Furthermore, I witnessed a benchmark utilizing a 7700K processor achieving 100 frames per second without any stuttering. It's conceivable that the issue lies with a faulty 2080 driver or perhaps within the game’s code itself. I am genuinely perplexed and uncertain about identifying the underlying cause of this problem.
You might attempt to use the Intel Extreme Tuning Utility during gameplay, configuring it to display core usage and active core numbers while charting a 10-minute history. During gaming, your central processing unit’s overall utilization and active core count should remain relatively stable. If you observe fluctuations and peaks, particularly in the number of active cores, this probably indicates the source of your issue.
The processor’s performance remains constant – every eight cores operate simultaneously. The central processing unit’s workload is significant, however, there isn't a discernible relationship; it maintains consistent frame rates even under equal core stress, yet unexpectedly decreases graphics card utilization and experiences lag.
Despite experimenting with various memory modules, power supplies, and a graphics card (RX 580), the stuttering persists. Could the issue be related to the central processing unit or the motherboard?
It’s highly improbable that a defective processor or motherboard would result in slight stuttering like the issue you’re experiencing without triggering broader problems. Have you performed hardware benchmarks to evaluate each component’s performance? You could also conduct diagnostics on the CPU and execute stress tests, though I suspect there won't be any malfunctions. Many users with this problem reported needing to configure pre-rendered frames at a value of 1 to resolve it. If you haven’t tried that, I recommend doing so. Furthermore, I’m curious about which other games exhibit the same symptom.
I ran Intel Diagnostic Tool, Prime95 (stress test), and memtest86. All tests passed successfully.
I attempted various settings within the Nvidia Control Panel, including pre-rendered frames, but this had no effect.
Other games like Metro: Exodus, Battlefield V, and CoD: Black Ops 4 exhibit similar issues. I occasionally experience stuttering in Shadow of the Tomb Raider, which appears to be linked to loading processes (such as textures or other assets – I’m unsure).
Conversely, Overwatch and Rainbow Six Siege operate smoothly without any stutters.
My friend with an RX 580 and i5-6600 experienced minimal to no stuttering when he used my system.
Perhaps the default configuration of my motherboard is faulty?
I'm using an 8+4 pin CPU power supply, but I’ve only connected the 8-pin connector due to not having a separate 4-pin one; I assumed it wasn’t required for my processor. Could this be causing the problem?