Are games experiencing microstuttering on the latest version?
Are games experiencing microstuttering on the latest version?
Hi everyone,
I just assembled my first high-end gaming PC and am facing ongoing microstuttering in games, even though the components are top-of-the-line. I've already gone through multiple troubleshooting steps such as turning off the Windows Game Bar, disabling Nvidia Game Filters, running sfc /scannow, updating BIOS and drivers, disabling startup apps, closing background processes, uninstalling MSI Afterburner, checking GPU power connections, and more. Still, the problem continues. I’d really appreciate any guidance or additional suggestions to help resolve this issue.
My system details are: RTX 5080, AMD Ryzen 7 9800x3d, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD, 850W PSU, MSI MAG B650M motherboard.
verify SSD for firmware upgrade using manufacturer's utility, identify the relevant PSU, confirm RAM specifications and speed settings in BIOS via DOCP/xMP, run memory testing. Determine which PCIe slot hosts the GPU, locate RAM placement. Check if Windows was recently installed with this equipment. Identify the current BIOS version. Assess GPU and CPU temperatures during WGILE gaming. Measure GPU and CPU frequencies when experiencing stuttering.
Hi, thanks for your reply.
I haven't updated the firmware on my SSD yet; I didn't realize there was an update available. I'll proceed with the update and share the outcomes later. Appreciate your help!
My PSU is a Thermaltake Toughpower GT 850W 80+ GOLD ATX 3.1 FULLY MODULAR POWER SUPPLY.
My RAM is CRUCIAL PRO OVERCLOCKING 32GB KIT (2 X 16GB) DDR5 6000MHZ UDIMM RAM – I haven't configured it to the advertised speed, but I'll try that too.
I believe I have only one PCIe 4.0 slot for the GPU.
Yes, I just installed Windows 11 on this system.
BIOS version is 3.7; I've updated it to the latest release.
Temperatures are excellent – the GPU has stayed below 65°C and the CPU around 60°C as well.
Hi,
I turned on the EXPO in BIOS and adjusted my RAM speed to 6000MHZ. I also enabled x3d gaming, but it didn’t help much. The games still have micro stuttering. It occurs every 3-5 minutes. Sometimes it’s a small jerk, other times it’s a major stutter where sounds pause with the frame, like a robotic effect. Any suggestions? Thanks.
If even the audio experiences issues during playback, then it suggests micro-stuttering isn't occurring. Micro-stuttering refers to a rapid and extremely short reduction in frames per second, making it seem like you missed several frames. Many users might not even be aware of this phenomenon. When distortion appears in the sound, it usually indicates another underlying problem.
Do you have any RGB lighting on your system? If so, consider applying some dynamic visual effects such as a color wave and observe whether the issue persists during glitches. If the performance drops in those moments, it could point to a CPU-related instability (your computer might freeze briefly). I encountered a similar situation with CPU-intensive games like MS Flight 2024 after upgrading to my 9800x3d. The fix involved adjusting my RAM voltage to 1.4 V—EXPO had previously set it at 1.35 V due to an XMP kit purchase, but AM5 performs better at this higher setting.
Check your RAM voltage and timing (6000 MT/s isn't enough information; CAS latency matters too).
You might want to run the AIDA64 stability test with both CPU and memory verified, and monitor it for several minutes.
Additionally, if you haven’t done so already, it’s crucial to visit the AMD website and install the latest chipset drivers for your motherboard. Also, use ddu to uninstall AMD graphics drivers and turn off integrated graphics in the BIOS settings.
By the way, Nvidia drivers for the 50-series are problematic. They often lead to significant issues beyond just graphics—such as black screens, stability problems, and even bricked systems. Since they’ve released around 13 versions since January (typically every two to three months), you might try different versions to find a more stable one.
Also, keep an eye on the temperatures of all components (including drives and RAM) using HWiNFO to ensure they stay within recommended limits.
And remember, occasional micro-stuttering is normal, even with high-performance systems and games developed with UE5. Ideally we’d want none of this, but if it becomes severe—especially with gameplay becoming unplayable or audio glitches—there’s likely a deeper issue to address.
Stuttering in a game typically stems from a brief shortage of a vital resource, usually handled by the cpu.
Block any higher priority tasks that could cause interference.
Are there any applications checking for an updated version?
For instance, an HP printer might need this.
Install just the Nvidia driver, not the full GeForce Experience.
If you believe an updated version could assist, install it manually.
Is your email sending/receiving every five minutes?
Are you using Discord?
Scan for malware once with the free Malwarebytes version.
Search your installed programs for any unfamiliar entries.
Hi Jaygau,
Thanks for the update. I followed your advice and installed the AMD chipset driver. Since I used to update drivers from the manufacturer site, which kept everything centralized, I realized I might have missed installing some drivers on my previous laptop.
I also removed both Nvidia and AMD drivers using ddu and reinstalled them fresh. I haven’t done extensive testing yet, but I played Black Myth: Wukong for a short time and observed that the stutter intervals have grown longer—from every 3-5 minutes to about every 15 minutes now. This seems normal given the game’s unoptimized nature and the rocky launch of the 50 series.
I’ll continue testing and share the findings here. I’ll keep an eye on my RGB to check for freezing during stutters as well.
That's exactly what I first did, removing all unnecessary apps and services from the task manager. I also turned off overlays and disabled hardware acceleration on Discord, since I've learned it can lead to performance problems. Now I'm conducting more testing after installing the latest chipset drivers, which I haven't done before, and also performing a fresh install of both AMD and Nvidia. I'll share the results soon.