Battlefield 6 high temperature, altering parts?
Battlefield 6 high temperature, altering parts?
Hello, I'm experiencing an issue where the CPU usage in Battlefield 6 nears 99%, and the temperatures climb to 80-95 degrees. The GPU consumes about 60% of power, while its temperature stays around 50-60 degrees. My frame rates sit between 60 and 130 fps, but I'm worried about these high temps. Could upgrading my cooling system, like the ENDORFY SPARTAN 5 ARGB, help improve both performance and frame rates? Additionally, I'm thinking about replacing the graphics card with something newer—does that make sense from a performance standpoint?
Here are my specs:
- CPU: i5-10400F
- GPU: Powercolor RX 6600 8GB Fighter
- Motherboard: ASRock B560M-HDV
- RAM: 16GB (2x8GB)
- PSU: 550W
- Bar: Undervolting enabled, 2300-2800mhz
- GPU temperature: 50-60°C
Intel processors are built to operate up to 100c.
Graphics cards aim for 80c for optimal performance.
You're far from these specifications.
Temperature shouldn't be an issue.
Before replacing your graphics card, perform this quick check:
Play your games at reduced resolution and lower graphical settings.
This helps the card run more efficiently.
An increase in FPS suggests your CPU can handle better graphics.
If FPS remains unchanged, your CPU might be the bottleneck.
For stronger graphics, consider a more powerful power supply.
Avoid purchasing a low-cost PSU. Opt for one with at least a 7-year warranty.
This problem often occurs with Intel CPUs and BF6. You might find solutions online, but some suggest the "fix" could cause other performance problems. BF6 isn't very well optimized. I've played every version since 1942 and have spent about 200 hours in it. Having only 6GB of memory for GPUs is quite limited compared to modern games. Upgrading the GPU would be a good idea, but your power supply might also need an upgrade.
It's typical for both Intel and AMD because the game demands significant processing from all cores, and AMD CPUs are designed to operate at high temperatures.
If you wish to evaluate performance, open BIOS and configure a maximum power consumption limit (PL1/long limit). Adjust it according to your cooling capacity and the desired CPU temperature, then observe the impact on speed.
Wow! This is completely different from what I expected. I was planning to share a thread about the polished release of EA/Dice's game. For instance, shader compilation finishes in 10-15 seconds, while something like BO6/7 takes around 10 minutes!
I also think the game performs well on lower hardware and adapts nicely with different CPU/GPU combinations.
My own setup, which is mid-range, still maintains smooth performance even when DLSS is enabled at quality settings, and I keep the graphics to medium in all game settings. I usually achieve around 160 FPS/hz at 165Hz and 1440p. My maximum is capped at 160 FPS/hz.
Huh!? Have you tried this game before? As mentioned, my system is only average. My GPU is decent, but this game doesn’t stress AMD CPUs too much. I have a 6-core/12-thread Ryzen 5 5600X, usually running at about 60-70% usage for CQB Attrition, and around 70-80% on Conquest maps.
I agree it utilizes all the cores and threads without pushing them to their limits, and my CPU temperatures rarely exceed 70°C.
Also, the in-game graphics settings are really well thought out. Each setting provides feedback on whether it will heavily tax the CPU or GPU, or both, or VRAM usage. This is very useful because it helps users choose options that don’t overburden the CPU. It’s another reason why this game feels so refined.
Regarding Intel CPUs, I’m going to go with your opinion and @GarrettL—your insights are better than what I’ve seen about Intel models.
Also, this is my first time hearing about how Intel CPUs perform in this game.
When you search for cpu overheating information online, you'll find a lot of details about the problem. My Peerless and PC case fans work very hard during BF6, more so than in most other titles. I haven't adjusted any cpu core settings on the 5800X3D.
I've spent more than 200 hours playing BF6.
BF6 has its advantages and disadvantages. In general, I enjoy the gameplay, though there are some concerns that need fixing. I hope they get resolved soon, because there are many other great games available now.