Consider replacing your i7-13700KF with a newer processor model for improved performance.
Consider replacing your i7-13700KF with a newer processor model for improved performance.
Check your internet via a wired Ethernet link instead of Wi-Fi. If it's already boosted beyond normal, reset it to default settings first. The issue might stem from overheating causing performance drops if the airflow unit isn't placed correctly.
I have an Ethernet connection, but during gaming I rarely exceed about 70 degrees, whereas Cinebench runs smoothly up to the 80s. Recently, while browsing forums and typing quickly, I reached around 24 degrees with seven tabs open. Might it be related to using one monitor for gaming and another for YouTube on a second screen? Both displays are 144Hz at 2560x1440 resolution.
It's not just the low cost of AMD cards, Nvidia cards are becoming quite pricey. VRAM isn't expensive enough to make a big difference, so doubling it only adds around $5 to $10 to the price of a card Nvidia avoided for budget models, squeezing their profit margin. In practice, more than 16GB is rarely needed outside workstations, so it doesn't significantly impact decisions when choosing between cards like the 4080 and 7900 XTX. When comparing lower-end options such as the 6700 XT versus the 4060 with 8GB, it does matter because 8GB is no longer sufficient for AAA titles. This might seem like a problem for CoD, but it's not a concern for your overall system. Check the game files to see if that helps.
Based on what I'm seeing, the 7900 XTX seems like a solid option I might consider. I'm still pretty familiar with Nvidia products, but I guess they're also focusing on premium pricing, kind of like how iPhone users react to higher costs.
I understand you're used to Nvidia's tools, but before your 7800xt I was working with Nvidia cards. The software feels outdated now, while AMD's options are smooth and straightforward.
That doesn't seem like thermal throttling. If the frequencies differ, it's likely the combined bandwidth (2560x1440 x 144 X2) exceeds what the GPU can handle. Keep in mind that when using multiple monitors, it's not two separate 1440p displays but a single 5120x1440x144 logical desktop. Watching the video without games running shouldn't be an issue, so you're probably overloading the GPU, causing video playback to be deprioritized.
It's important to remember that limited RAM is stored as cache, which can significantly boost game performance by quickly accessing frequently used assets. This minimizes lag and speeds up navigation within the same gaming session. Even if a game appears to use minimal memory, additional RAM still enhances its operation at the operating system level.
I recently heard a suggestion about enabling hardware acceleration in Chrome possibly leading to an issue, so I plan to check it out. If it doesn’t resolve the problem, I’ll lower my resolution to 1960 x 1080 and see if that improves things. I’ll let you know what works best.
When I began the video on my second monitor and opened the game, there was no lag initially. However, once the content shifted to the next screen, performance dropped significantly on both displays. It seems the setup isn't working well for that monitor. I plan to adjust the resolution later in the morning.
I can't run a speed test for you directly, but you can visit https://www.speedtest.net/ to check your internet performance.