CPU remains fully utilized during gameplay.
CPU remains fully utilized during gameplay.
The system requires excessive power, likely due to faulty hardware or software issues.
POE and POE2 demand significant CPU power, so it's unclear what performance you're aiming for after lowering the CPU. Are you playing on DX12 or Vulkan? Try switching between them to check if stutters improve, as in default DX11 mode you often have to wait for shaders to compile before smooth gameplay.