CPU and GPU not working at 100% while gaming, lower fps than expected
CPU and GPU not working at 100% while gaming, lower fps than expected
Here’s a rewritten version of your text, aiming for clarity and conciseness:
“I'm experiencing significantly lower frame rates than expected in demanding games like Attila Total War and Dishonored 2, despite running both at ultra settings on my 1080p system. My GPU utilization consistently remains below 70% and my CPU usage is also not maxed out – around 60-70%. I recently upgraded to an Asus 1080ti Strix from an RX 480, installing the latest Nvidia drivers without reinstalling my operating system. My specs are: GPU - Asus 1080ti Strix; CPU - i5 6600k (4.4 GHz OC); RAM – 8GB DDR4 2400MHz; PSU – EVGA SuperNOVA G3 750W. I’m concerned that my CPU might be the bottleneck, as I've observed this issue across different games and settings. I’ve attached screenshots showing GPU and CPU utilization during gameplay.”
I didn't think of it but yes, only having 8gb of ram when trying to play on Ultra/Max settings could be part of the issue.
**1. Driver Issues:**
* **Most Likely Culprit:** Outdated, corrupted, or poorly configured graphics drivers are almost certainly the cause. This is *especially* true for Nvidia drivers – they're notorious for causing these types of frame rate stuttering issues.
* **Solution:**
* **Clean Install Drivers:** Don’t just update; completely uninstall your current graphics driver using a tool like DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller) and then install the latest version from Nvidia's website ([https://www.nvidia.com/drivers](https://www.nvidia.com/drivers)).
* **Roll Back Drivers:** If the problem started *after* updating drivers, try rolling back to a previous stable version.
* **Check for Driver Conflicts:** Ensure there aren’t any other conflicting drivers installed (e.g., older versions of similar drivers).
Here’s a rewritten version of the text:
“The system’s performance isn't fully utilized. The high-end graphics card (a 1080ti) is being pushed to its limits, but it’s not consistently reaching maximum capacity – that's typical at lower resolutions like 1080p. The processor has been overclocked to 4.4 GHz with a voltage of 1.25V, which is contributing to the load, but even with this boost, the GPU isn’t fully taxed. It’s as if the components are mismatched – the graphics card is significantly more powerful than necessary for the monitor's resolution.”
I didn't think of it but yes, only having 8gb of ram when trying to play on Ultra/Max settings could be part of the issue.