Challenges with speech in video games Issues affecting how characters speak can impact immersion and enjoyment.
Challenges with speech in video games Issues affecting how characters speak can impact immersion and enjoyment.
I was playing No Man's Sky and noticed frequent stuttering and lag. The game usually runs at 75 fps on my monitor, but drops to just 9 fps or lower in isolated moments. This only occurs with specific titles. Elden Ring and Baldur's Gate 3 work well, but No Man's Sky and Helldivers 2 are problematic. I've lowered the graphics settings to the minimum. The game is using my SSD and not an HDD. Any suggestions for resolving this?
PC specs: upgraded Lenovo prebuilt OS Windows 10 Home 22H2
CPU: Intel Core i5-7400
RAM: 16GB DDR4-2400
Motherboard: Proprietary Lenovo H170
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER (drivers updated)
Storage: 1TB Samsung 860 Evo (boot), 4TB Seagate Ironwolf NAS (storage)
PSU: Proprietary 500W Lenovo power supply
I wonder if the CPU is being pushed too hard. Single-thread performance is similar to the Steam Deck, but multi-threaded speeds are about 80% slower, which might significantly impact these games. This issue arises when specifications are vague, like saying "Minimum Requirements Intel Core i3." A current i3 could be roughly 75% faster in single-thread and more than double as fast multi-threaded compared to an i5. For a rough idea, check this comparison: https://www.cpubenchmark.net/compare/292...l-i3-14100