ASUS 3080 TUF OC/Usage
ASUS 3080 TUF OC/Usage
I recently acquired my new RIG, and I've observed in Warzone especially that my GPU seldom exceeds 80% utilization.
Typically it remains between 50-70%. My frames range from 150 to 230 depending on the areas I'm playing in. I usually run at low/fps settings at 1080p.
Here are my specifications:
Asus TUF gaming Z490-Plus
Corsair TX750M 750W
Intel i9 10900 - Corsair H100x Liquid Cooler (CPU set to performance mode in BIOS)
Asus 3080 TUF
32 GB Corsair Vengance LPX (3200MHZ) - XMP-1
Then I came across this individual on YouTube recently, and he consistently achieves around 200 FPS across all zones. At 1080p with low settings.
I also noticed his GPU usage never drops below 70% – it's actually hovering near 80-100%.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq65rrwm...chImperium
Could there be something he did to his GPU in terms of overclocking compared to mine?
Also, I'm not looking for a "hardcore" overclock. Just curious if there are safe ways to slightly improve the card.
I've also seen many people on Reddit complaining about this problem. (If that's the case)
Thanks in advance.
Are there any changes he might have made to his GPU regarding overclocking compared to mine? There are numerous factors at play that I shouldn't even consider. Things like faster RAM, a better CPU cooler for the 10900 and 10900K's Thermal Velocity Boost, unknown Nvidia Control Panel settings, third-party software installed or not, driver updates, GPU temperature affecting boost clock averages under power limits, games saved on an SSD, and a stable internet connection with speeds under 100ms. Other details matter too.
CPU and GPU temperatures stay near 60-65 during games, indicating everything is fine. Usage remains about 50%, which matches previous observations. It may briefly rise but stays within a stable range. RAM performance is typical. To check SSD usage, use Rivatuner as recommended.
if you click on system specs to see more in that video
CPU: i9 10900K (Removed Power Limits & 48x Ring Ratio)
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 360
Without a CPU bottleneck, your GPU usage will increase. It seems he did some basic testing you didn’t do. Also, there’s a lot of bloatware, and the radiator is about one-third larger than yours. Ambient temperature also plays a role. Even an antivirus can slow things down slightly. Different parts of the game may be affected. He likely has a more minimal Windows setup.
Thanks for the answer Jahh.
My i9 10900 is running at 4.6ghz across all cores with performance mode. It achieves 6k in cinebench, which is only about 200-300 points behind the K version.
But this doesn’t clarify why my GPU usage never matches his?
Could adjusting the GPU clock speed make a difference, or is this just a CPU limitation?
Also, my Windows installation is completely fresh.
Are there any adjustments he might have made to his GPU regarding overclocking compared to mine?
There are numerous factors at play, so I wouldn’t even consider it.
- faster RAM
- a more efficient CPU cooler for use with the Thermal Velocity Boost in 10900 & 10900K models, leading to higher boost clocks
- unknown Nvidia Control Panel configurations
- third-party software installed or not... fewer apps generally mean smoother operation
- drivers
- the cooler the GPU runs, the better the average boost clocks will be, subject to power limits
- game saved on an SSD
- a stable internet connection with speeds under 100ms
And so on...
At 1080p low, the CPU and RAM speeds are influencing performance, along with other unmentioned changes... Maybe he’d be open to sharing those details?
Such videos are frustrating because they set unrealistic expectations. That’s an extreme perspective most people shouldn’t expect.
I believed Thermal velocity boost was included in Turbo Boost 3.0, but I wonder if there are other methods to enhance performance slightly.
They are actually distinct components.
https://ark.intel.com/content/www/u...10...0-ghz.html
Understanding their specific actions with the operating system, BIOS settings, installed software and drivers is essential, not just the hardware specifications, since that only represents part of the complete picture.