Check your system's performance metrics during gameplay to determine if it's typical.
Check your system's performance metrics during gameplay to determine if it's typical.
Hi everyone, I observed during gaming that my CPU usage was low and wondered if that might be causing the drop in FPS while playing Warzone 2. All the monitoring tools I used showed similar low percentages. Isn’t it strange for a CPU-intensive game to run so poorly? I know Warzone 2 isn’t optimized, but I feel like my performance could have been much better recently. About three months ago I had an R9 390 with this CPU and consistently achieved around 70 FPS, whereas now with a 5700XT I’m averaging about 50 FPS.
your cpu supports 12 threads, which explains the performance. most games require around 4 or 8 threads, but having 12 is rare. this means the cpu is only utilized about 30% because it’s handling a third of those threads. the benefit here is you can stream on a second monitor or run OBS smoothly without affecting game speed, thanks to extra cores. the downside is that not many programs can use all 12 threads simultaneously. regarding the performance gap between the R9 380 and the new card, I don’t understand why it’s lower.
Check the linked video closely—it indicates the CPU usage is around 7%, which is minimal for a single thread. Even basic browsing in Windows would be unusual. Observe that HWMonitor displays a maximum of 25%, and game loading should exceed that on a 2600. There seems to be an inconsistency somewhere.
They're ignoring what I said. A CPU with six cores and twelve threads rarely hits 100% usage in games since most aren't built to run on that level. The issue is developers aim for broad compatibility, not peak performance. Even if the code targets twelve threads, it can hurt speed on weaker CPUs. Game makers prioritize accessibility over maximum power. Checking power and temperature data shows the CPU is working hard, but it's not showing the full load. It wouldn't slow down at 80°C. Edited April 25, 2023 by Ashley MLP
This might happen with older Ryzen chips. People warn against undervolting them because it can cause unusual performance issues, especially on the 5000 series and earlier models.