Check if the high CPU activity in Witcher 3 is typical for your system with a 6700K processor.
Check if the high CPU activity in Witcher 3 is typical for your system with a 6700K processor.
Other titles run well (Shadow of Mordor, MGSV, Thief, etc.) with just occasional minor VSYNC delays. Witcher 3 remains fluid except for those brief stutters, and once you reach Novigrad it feels smoother than on my PS4.
C-states play a significant role. I've experimented with connecting my PC to a GSYNC panel and experienced seamless performance, not noticeable lag. When switching back to my primary system, I sometimes encounter screen glitches or minor delays, especially in Novigrad.
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It seems stutter doesn't happen when VSYNC is disabled. When it does, it usually means something unexpected occurred in the game, such as me turning around while calling Roach. Everything else looks normal. Avoid restarting the system unless necessary.
If the issue is confirmed, accept it and focus on stabilizing. You can track voltage changes during gameplay using a simple log or clock recording method. Since your CPU stays around 4100MHz-4200MHz, frequency fluctuations likely aren’t the main problem.