Don't know why my performance is low? Need some help!
Don't know why my performance is low? Need some help!
CPU model: Ryzen 7 3700x GPU: EVGA 2080 Super MOBO Aorus B550 Elite v1 RAM: 16 GB G-Skill Ripjaws DDR4-3600 These are my current details and I still face challenges running Mass Effect Legendary Edition and The Forgotten City with smooth, steady frames. These are just a few titles where I exceed expectations but struggle with performance. If you have any test results to share, please let me know! I’ve experienced issues that have been hard to resolve since setting up this system—I’m really stuck!
Would you like me to look into some research and download a hardware monitoring tool? This could help identify your GPU usage in games. I noticed several titles lately with software problems that don’t heavily tax your GPU, so even a decent GPU might struggle with FPS drops or worse performance. Since these issues often stem from drivers or updates, checking for fixes there could be the solution. If you have a hardware monitor, it might provide useful insights into what’s happening.
Typical CPU temperatures and GPU usage are normal ranges you should be aware of. Your DRAM frequencies appearing as 2133 in BIOS even with XMP enabled at 3600 suggests a possible mismatch between the settings and actual values—check the BIOS display for real-time data. The EZTune afterburner showing 7300 indicates high GPU load, which could explain the stress. If you're unsure about your RAM performance, monitor its temperature and usage patterns to identify any anomalies.
Now we're diving into deeper territory, where one CPU temperature can vary widely based on the processor. Keeping it under 60°C is ideal, anything below 80°C works well; between 80°C and 95°C feels warm but performance isn't affected. Above 100°C means the CPU is slowing down to prevent overheating. The same applies to GPU temperatures—generally, two GPUs should run at full capacity (100%). If utilization drops below 90%, something might be limiting it, though it's common for GPUs to fluctuate between 90% and 100%. In rare cases, a GPU can throttle at lower utilization, causing stalls or crashes under certain software. Third-party XMP settings saved in BIOS and then opened in Windows still show 2133, which adds another layer of complexity but shouldn't significantly impact FPS now. For your game, I'm sorry—I haven't played Mass Effect, so I don’t know typical issues, but have you checked basic settings like graphics options?
I understand. Here’s a clearer version:
1. I see, thank you.
2. How can I verify that my settings are within the 90% to 100% range? It seems tailored to my setup, but a broader approach might help me locate the right starting point.
3. Curious—could Afterburner be interpreting my memory frequency as unusually high? Yes, resolution could affect performance. I use a 2k 144Hz monitor, though I assumed it could handle that. Lowering the resolution makes things appear blurrier.