CPU is limiting performance, GPU might be okay.
CPU is limiting performance, GPU might be okay.
I just created this account, but that’s not the main point. I enjoy playing Fortnite and other games, though I’m struggling because my CPU usage stays around 20 to 30 across most titles. When I play Fortnite, I can’t maintain a stable 30 FPS on low settings. With dx11 dx12, I can’t even launch a creative match—performance is worse than with dx11. A quick note: I can’t play Minecraft without OptiFine, and it causes many lag spikes that make it unplayable. I bought a used AMD Ryzen 5 3600 to check for improvements, seeing a benchmark video that showed good results on my system. My current setup has an AMD RX 580 GPU, a new AMD Ryzen 5 4500 CPU, and 8GB of RAM. If needed, a 550-watt PSU is recommended.
I usually use 720 sometimes and 1080 often. The latest drivers are installed, but I’m not sure if my board supports them. It’s an Asrock A520M HDV running Windows 11. I bought it brand new from a nearby microcenter for around $150 to $250. I built the system in December and finished it in January.
Avoid using 720p on this device; it pushes the bottleneck. See the chipset drivers for your motherboard here: https://www.amd.com/en/support/chipsets/...t-am4/a520. Your BIOS link is also provided: https://www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/A520M-HDV/#BIOS. If your BIOS is older than 2.20, consider updating it using CPU-Z.
Cpu-z scans all components on the motherboard. It also displays the BIOS version installed. Obtain the latest BIOS updates via his provided link, save them to a properly formatted fat32 USB drive, and boot from it. Follow the motherboard manual and the official link for guidance.
I completed the updates last night, but I'm having trouble joining Fortnite and checking if the issue is resolved.