Could there be factors affecting your performance that are not immediately obvious?

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Could there be factors affecting your performance that are not immediately obvious?

Could there be factors affecting your performance that are not immediately obvious?

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Reservedpuma36
Junior Member

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06-16-2023, 12:39 AM

#1

Just completed a few rounds of Port Royal, consistently scoring between 400 and the average. Temperatures look normal, everything appears fine. Uncertain about why my GPU seems to be lagging.
https://www.3dmark.com/3dm/137126354
The rig shows up in 3DMark, but it’s still there.
PC Specifications:
GPU: 4070 VENTUS 3X OC 12GB
CPU: i5-12600KF
MOBO: B760M GAMING X AX DDR4
RAM: Kingston FURY Beast DDR4 3200 MHz 16GB 2x8GB CL16
SSD: WD Black SN850X
PSU: ATX 750W THERMALTAKE SMART BM2
HDD: Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM010 1TB 3.5" SATA3
Mouse: Corsair Harpoon
Keyboard: Tactical Ozone Mini.

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Reservedpuma36

06-16-2023, 12:39 AM #1

Just completed a few rounds of Port Royal, consistently scoring between 400 and the average. Temperatures look normal, everything appears fine. Uncertain about why my GPU seems to be lagging.
https://www.3dmark.com/3dm/137126354
The rig shows up in 3DMark, but it’s still there.
PC Specifications:
GPU: 4070 VENTUS 3X OC 12GB
CPU: i5-12600KF
MOBO: B760M GAMING X AX DDR4
RAM: Kingston FURY Beast DDR4 3200 MHz 16GB 2x8GB CL16
SSD: WD Black SN850X
PSU: ATX 750W THERMALTAKE SMART BM2
HDD: Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM010 1TB 3.5" SATA3
Mouse: Corsair Harpoon
Keyboard: Tactical Ozone Mini.

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LariPlaysMC
Junior Member

48

06-21-2023, 03:51 AM

#2

Rig appears in 3DMark, though it's still present. Your BIOS version for the motherboard is unknown; how are you keeping the processor cool? What is your case's make and model? Power supply: ATX 750W THERMALTAKE SMART BM2. The Smart series from Thermaltake isn't a particularly reliable choice.

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LariPlaysMC

06-21-2023, 03:51 AM #2

Rig appears in 3DMark, though it's still present. Your BIOS version for the motherboard is unknown; how are you keeping the processor cool? What is your case's make and model? Power supply: ATX 750W THERMALTAKE SMART BM2. The Smart series from Thermaltake isn't a particularly reliable choice.

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Areeend
Member

142

06-21-2023, 03:34 PM

#3

Isn’t 400 points more of a normal fluctuation given varying setups, temperature changes, background processes, and randomness in CPU/GPU settings?
Could it be a genuine issue with the system, or is it simply what you’d expect to see in a test?

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Areeend

06-21-2023, 03:34 PM #3

Isn’t 400 points more of a normal fluctuation given varying setups, temperature changes, background processes, and randomness in CPU/GPU settings?
Could it be a genuine issue with the system, or is it simply what you’d expect to see in a test?

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Sm4ckoF4tzz
Junior Member

3

06-21-2023, 05:30 PM

#4

Normal variance stays within a 3% limit (as per the developers). I'm concerned there might be an issue with my PC's performance, since I've noticed visual problems and seen many livekernel errors in the event viewer recently.

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Sm4ckoF4tzz

06-21-2023, 05:30 PM #4

Normal variance stays within a 3% limit (as per the developers). I'm concerned there might be an issue with my PC's performance, since I've noticed visual problems and seen many livekernel errors in the event viewer recently.

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Xanturvan
Member

161

06-21-2023, 10:59 PM

#5

Are your system's BIOS, key drivers, and Windows current?

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Xanturvan

06-21-2023, 10:59 PM #5

Are your system's BIOS, key drivers, and Windows current?

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Some_Dunkus
Member

190

06-22-2023, 07:11 AM

#6

Your BIOS version is F14 for the Gigabyte B760 GAMING X AX, released in 2023. Since your PSU is faulty and you're considering a replacement, it might be wise to update your BIOS. Your current setup includes Windows and major drivers, but your BIOS isn't up to date. Should you proceed with an update?

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Some_Dunkus

06-22-2023, 07:11 AM #6

Your BIOS version is F14 for the Gigabyte B760 GAMING X AX, released in 2023. Since your PSU is faulty and you're considering a replacement, it might be wise to update your BIOS. Your current setup includes Windows and major drivers, but your BIOS isn't up to date. Should you proceed with an update?

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AFK_NUGGETS
Junior Member

8

06-22-2023, 04:08 PM

#7

Make sure to update your BIOS and then review the performance.

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AFK_NUGGETS

06-22-2023, 04:08 PM #7

Make sure to update your BIOS and then review the performance.

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dehunter456
Member

237

06-22-2023, 10:14 PM

#8

I just made a BIOS update but the performance hasn't changed.

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dehunter456

06-22-2023, 10:14 PM #8

I just made a BIOS update but the performance hasn't changed.

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SlaRac0nte_
Member

217

06-30-2023, 01:03 PM

#9

Does your GPU reside in the x16 port closest to the CPU?

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SlaRac0nte_

06-30-2023, 01:03 PM #9

Does your GPU reside in the x16 port closest to the CPU?

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PookaShmooka
Junior Member

6

06-30-2023, 02:53 PM

#10

2x8 GB of DDR4 3200 is not what most enthusiasts who submit to 3D Mark are likely to be using with 12th gen, so there is that. No mention of CPU cooling? If the CPU is running hot during the benchmark, that would affect the score. Though the clock speed looks reasonable, no temperatures shown.
And of course enthusiasts are likely to have overclocked/undervolted their GPUs and CPUs. Since you can't overclock the CPU, that would put you behind most users of similar hardware.
I run 2x16GB DDR4 4000 with my 12700KF for example. I don't really overclock my GPU since it meets my needs currently, but it is water cooled which makes the clock speeds extremely stable during benchmarks. CPU is water cooled as well, with mild overclock.

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PookaShmooka

06-30-2023, 02:53 PM #10

2x8 GB of DDR4 3200 is not what most enthusiasts who submit to 3D Mark are likely to be using with 12th gen, so there is that. No mention of CPU cooling? If the CPU is running hot during the benchmark, that would affect the score. Though the clock speed looks reasonable, no temperatures shown.
And of course enthusiasts are likely to have overclocked/undervolted their GPUs and CPUs. Since you can't overclock the CPU, that would put you behind most users of similar hardware.
I run 2x16GB DDR4 4000 with my 12700KF for example. I don't really overclock my GPU since it meets my needs currently, but it is water cooled which makes the clock speeds extremely stable during benchmarks. CPU is water cooled as well, with mild overclock.

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