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Are my Xeon's too slow?

Are my Xeon's too slow?

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Gravewalker21
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03-04-2016, 09:51 PM
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Hey everyone, I recently purchased a new CPU and GPU combo on eBay for $600. It was a solid deal at the time. However, my system is experiencing significant lag when running games like Fallout 4, Crysis 2, and Payday 2. The performance drops noticeably, causing stuttering and frame drops. I used to have an i5 setup that handled these titles smoothly at 60 FPS, especially with ultra settings enabled. Although my current build isn’t built for gaming, it seems the hardware isn’t optimized for it. Additionally, I run Premiere Pro for video editing and need sufficient power, but I’d still like to play games if possible. My system specs include an Intel Xeon E5-2670 at 2.6GHz, 64GB ECC RAM, an EVGA SR-X motherboard, a 1000W PSU, and a Gigabyte RX480 with 8GB RAM. The Seagate 2TB HDD is connected via a 480GB SSD. Windows 10 Pro 64-bit is installed. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Gravewalker21
03-04-2016, 09:51 PM #1

Hey everyone, I recently purchased a new CPU and GPU combo on eBay for $600. It was a solid deal at the time. However, my system is experiencing significant lag when running games like Fallout 4, Crysis 2, and Payday 2. The performance drops noticeably, causing stuttering and frame drops. I used to have an i5 setup that handled these titles smoothly at 60 FPS, especially with ultra settings enabled. Although my current build isn’t built for gaming, it seems the hardware isn’t optimized for it. Additionally, I run Premiere Pro for video editing and need sufficient power, but I’d still like to play games if possible. My system specs include an Intel Xeon E5-2670 at 2.6GHz, 64GB ECC RAM, an EVGA SR-X motherboard, a 1000W PSU, and a Gigabyte RX480 with 8GB RAM. The Seagate 2TB HDD is connected via a 480GB SSD. Windows 10 Pro 64-bit is installed. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated.

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Pikachu9182
Junior Member
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03-05-2016, 01:31 AM
#2
I believe it's the Intel Xeon processor causing issues, possibly limiting performance of the RX480 graphics card
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Pikachu9182
03-05-2016, 01:31 AM #2

I believe it's the Intel Xeon processor causing issues, possibly limiting performance of the RX480 graphics card

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Fred10244
Posting Freak
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03-05-2016, 03:10 AM
#3
Games won't fully utilize all cores, leading to slower performance. You may notice around a 20 FPS decrease compared to a powerful i5.
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Fred10244
03-05-2016, 03:10 AM #3

Games won't fully utilize all cores, leading to slower performance. You may notice around a 20 FPS decrease compared to a powerful i5.

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Rhuji
Senior Member
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03-05-2016, 04:03 AM
#4
This was my thought, but I'm unsure about the reason. The clock speed is good and fits most games. P
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Rhuji
03-05-2016, 04:03 AM #4

This was my thought, but I'm unsure about the reason. The clock speed is good and fits most games. P

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MaxSwets
Junior Member
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03-06-2016, 07:57 PM
#5
Yes, reducing the number of CPUs used can help if your issue stems from overuse of cores. Adjusting the core limit may alleviate performance problems in your games.
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MaxSwets
03-06-2016, 07:57 PM #5

Yes, reducing the number of CPUs used can help if your issue stems from overuse of cores. Adjusting the core limit may alleviate performance problems in your games.

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LOVAC13
Member
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03-07-2016, 09:23 PM
#6
Your system specifications look good. I wouldn't expect two Xeon processors to cause delays. I'm checking for hardware conflicts or software problems.
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LOVAC13
03-07-2016, 09:23 PM #6

Your system specifications look good. I wouldn't expect two Xeon processors to cause delays. I'm checking for hardware conflicts or software problems.

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Eismoritz
Member
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03-08-2016, 02:27 AM
#7
It might not be the SSD issue if it’s not running at full speed. Your PCIe 16x Gen 2 card could also be underperforming, but there are other factors to consider.
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Eismoritz
03-08-2016, 02:27 AM #7

It might not be the SSD issue if it’s not running at full speed. Your PCIe 16x Gen 2 card could also be underperforming, but there are other factors to consider.

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PrestonNguyen
Member
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03-08-2016, 05:01 AM
#8
This won't help. Without a boost clock for the Xeon, it wouldn't make any difference.
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PrestonNguyen
03-08-2016, 05:01 AM #8

This won't help. Without a boost clock for the Xeon, it wouldn't make any difference.

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FaithoOcOrea
Member
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03-08-2016, 05:26 AM
#9
I overlooked that certain CPU pins are bent on pin 1 even though I turned off CPU1, and the issues continue.
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FaithoOcOrea
03-08-2016, 05:26 AM #9

I overlooked that certain CPU pins are bent on pin 1 even though I turned off CPU1, and the issues continue.

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NERD_DRSANDRO
Junior Member
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03-08-2016, 06:59 AM
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The Xeon processors are fast enough. When we look at laptops running at 2.30GHz, they handle gaming well. (It's not identical, but it works) You might want to check Task Manager and restrict games to using just four cores. As you mentioned, some titles slow down when the system has too many cores.
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NERD_DRSANDRO
03-08-2016, 06:59 AM #10

The Xeon processors are fast enough. When we look at laptops running at 2.30GHz, they handle gaming well. (It's not identical, but it works) You might want to check Task Manager and restrict games to using just four cores. As you mentioned, some titles slow down when the system has too many cores.

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