FPS decreases to 14-18 frames per second repeatedly after short periods, with minimal CPU load and full GPU utilization.
FPS decreases to 14-18 frames per second repeatedly after short periods, with minimal CPU load and full GPU utilization.
I looked into it and found that with GTAV Desktop 2070 at high settings (the exact meaning unclear), the frame rate drops to around 41 FPS. The mobile version lags about 35%, bringing it down to roughly 26 FPS. Adding the ~12% slowdown from OpenGL’s performance, things fall even further. I think they’re pushing too many demands on this hardware—this isn’t a 4K card, likely around 1440p. Some tweaks might help; maybe lowering everything could improve things at 4K. In FireStrike the numbers weren’t that bad, only about a 12% drop compared to the best. It’s not great but still functional. At high settings, 4K performance would be impressive—definitely worth testing if you try it with lower settings first. It seems the issue might stem from component quality and design choices, as Alienware often targets degradation. Uninstalling and rebooting could reveal changes too.
It isn't set to high presets by default. I use a custom configuration that boosted my frame rate, especially with DLSS enabled. Previously, I averaged 30-40 fps. Note: I've played Cyberpunk for about 2-3 months without any problems. Even after that, I continued playing without issues. That's why I'm questioning the driver settings. A clean DDU install might not be the cause. Alienware Command Center could be unrelated if I recall correctly. When the problem started, I experienced a significant drop even at 1080p resolution. Let me verify again. Update: Yes, at 1080p it still drops from 90-100+ fps to around 48 fps. This behavior is similar to GTA V—sudden and drastic drops after just a few minutes, often returning only after restarting the game. Is this too low for my system? Note: The issue appears within 5 minutes or up to 15 minutes. @Mark Kaine @Mister Woof please review the points above. If helpful, it clarifies the situation.