Experiencing abrupt FPS reductions while playing but unable to determine the cause
Experiencing abrupt FPS reductions while playing but unable to determine the cause
I've observed consistent frame rate reductions across several titles such as Destiny 2, Cyberpunk 2077, and Titanfall 2. Using MSI Afterburner and RivaTuner revealed that Titanfall 2 maintains around 60 FPS but frequently drops to the 20s for brief periods. During those moments, video captures show CPU usage surpassing GPU usage by over 20%. When FPS stabilizes again, CPU and GPU utilization also balance. I've experimented with GeForce optimization tools, adjusted graphics settings, switched platforms, and modified v-sync settings without success. I can share my dxdiag report and the test video if they might assist in identifying the issue.
If this happens when there's a lot going on in the game, then the system is hitting a CPU bottleneck condition. The i7-6700 isn't exactly a strong CPU these days.
I considered it possible but decided to confirm. Would a Ryzen 5 3600 be a more suitable choice?
Yes. You might have to acquire a different RAM package because Ryzen favors quick memory speeds. DDR4-3200 or DDR4-3600 works best.