Are these gaming stutters typical or does your PC have an issue?
Are these gaming stutters typical or does your PC have an issue?
Ever since I've upgraded to my 7800x3d, I feel like I've felt stutters more than when I had a 10700k. I'm not sure if I just noticed more or if something was wrong with my build. I'm not sure if these stutters are a normal part of gaming or if I should look into something wrong with my PC. I've been playing these games at 4k and these singular stutters seem to come once every 5-15 minutes or so across many different games.
I've seen them clearly in Oblivion Remastered (obviously), Clair Obscur during battles, Lords of the Fallen, Monster Hunter Wilds (even with the smooth new update), Cyberpunk (but rarely), Where Winds Meet, and honestly I just feel them a bunch on most games.
Games where I rarely see these are games like BG3, Metaphor Refantazio, Digimon Story Time Stranger...
I'm just thinking, surely these can't all be normal, right? Is my PC too weak for 4k in terms of frame pacing and these will disappear with 1440p? I'd love for a second opinion. I've already reinstalled Windows with a USB stick, I've had this issue even when BIOS was up to date, and I've seen some of these stutters even as soon as restarting Windows, all games installed on m.2 NVMe. Yeah idk, I'd be thankful for anyone giving an opinion here.
These stutters happen even without any overlays/monitoring.
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https://streamable.com/0aokdp
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https://streamable.com/o4jogp
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https://streamable.com/85hafn
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https://streamable.com/429azz
I turned on LatencyMon in one of these for 3 minutes waiting for a stutter and when I got it, it showed 89 Hardpagefaults for msmpeng.exe alongside a few for MH Wilds (the game I was playing), but otherwise said "Your system appears to be suitable for handling real-time audio and other tasks without dropouts" despite me experiencing a stutter.
Highest DPC routine execution time (µs): 392.20
Driver with highest DPC routine execution time: nvlddmkm.sys
MemTest86 and OCCT both showed CPU and RAM cleared.
CPU-Z
https://imgur.com/HsWfnH2
View: https://i.imgur.com/HsWfnH2.png
GPU-Z
https://imgur.com/tMgSCjf
View: https://i.imgur.com/tMgSCjf.png
CPU: 7800x3D
CPU cooler: Noctua NH-U12A
Motherboard: MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX AM5
Ram: CORSAIR Vengence RGB DDR5 RAM 32GB (2x16GB) 6000MHz CL36-44-44-96
SSD/HDD: SanDisk SSD PLUS 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Sabrent Rocket 512 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
Western Digital Red Plus 10 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive
Western Digital 4TB WD Blue SN5000 NVMe Internal SSD
GPU: MSI GAMING TRIO OC GeForce RTX 5080 16 GB Video Card
PSU: Corsair RM1000x (2021) 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX
Chassis: Fractal Design North XL
OS: Windows 11
Monitor: KTC M32P10 4k 32 Inch mini LED, HP B095JY7LP9 32 inch 1440p, ARZOPA 16.1'' 144Hz
BIOS: 3.7 from 6/24/2025
You mentioned an upgrade and shared details about your older system.
The motherboard is MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX AM5,
BIOS version 3.7 from June 24, 2025.
You noted the BIOS doesn’t list that specific numbering but suggest flashing to 7D75v1P5(Beta) and clearing CMOS.
Your RAM is Corsair Vengeance RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6400 CL36, with a link provided.
You asked if your PC is suitable for 4K, considering frame pacing and potential loss of visuals at lower resolutions.
You shared that you reinstalled Windows via USB stick.
You inquired about the source of the OS installer, whether it was installed offline, and if all drives were disconnected except the one used for installation.
Lastly, you confirmed if the iGPU is disabled in BIOS.
You mention what you kept from your previous setup?
My PSU, 2 drives, and the GPU, although I've since swapped the GPU from a 3090 to a 5080.
I don't see a BIOS version matching that numbering, but you might want to try flashing the BIOS to 7D75v1P5(Beta version) and then reset the CMOS to check if it improves things.
I'm planning to do that, though I'm unsure it will solve the problem since I've updated my BIOS several times before.
Do you have a link to this RAM kit?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZHTVHN5?th=1
I made an error. I had to return the RAM because they were faulty. The replacement units are 6000 MT/s.
Since you have the hardware available, just adjust the in-game resolution to 1440p and observe if it reduces the stuttering.
It has helped somewhat, but many users still experience issues depending on the game—even at 780p in titles like UE5. It raises my concern that a 5080 might not support 4k as desired. I'm surprised by reviews praising low resolutions at 4k for games like MH Wild's new release, especially since it doesn't feel that way for me.
Where did you obtain the installer for the operating system? Did you install it offline? With all drives disconnected except the one you used to install the OS?
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software.../windows11
I've installed it offline before, and since I was the only drive connected previously, I didn't do those steps during my last reinstall. The iGPU is turned off.
My main question is whether single-player gaming on PC should be handled this way or if something is wrong with my system.
For the Sonic version, it appears I experience occasional stuttering in similar spots. If this is similar to KH3, it might just be UE5 asset loading causing the issue. The problem is that other games don’t stutter consistently, but sometimes they do at random times, even when paused—something I noticed with MH Wilds. Because it happens unpredictably and isn’t very frequent, it’s tough to test thoroughly since it can disappear and reappear unexpectedly.
In the four clips you mentioned, the only one that bothers me is the sonic version. I’m not even certain I notice the stutters in the other three. If I had to explain, I’d say the stutters in Sonic relate to gameplay or driving issues, while the others are just minor lows.
Stuttering happens because of a brief shortage of an essential component. Typically the CPU. However, severe issues from insufficient RAM can also occur. Executing other applications such as Discord or monitors might run above your game's priority. Initiating send/receive for email or occasional system checks by a driver for updates can also lead to delays. Malware data gathering may disrupt performance. Review your installed apps to remove any unwanted or unused items. The X3D products rely on a large cache for gaming speed. If a higher-priority task executes, it could clear this cache and cause stuttering.