FPS is acceptable, yet RAM, GPU, and CPU utilization remain at 100%?
FPS is acceptable, yet RAM, GPU, and CPU utilization remain at 100%?
Hello,
I created an account to share that my PC isn’t reaching its full potential.
Here are the details:
Processor: MSI PRO B650M-P
CPU: Ryzen 7 7800x3D
GPU: MSI RTX 4070 Ti Suprim X
Power Supply: EVGA Supernova 1000 GT
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 6000 CL40 32GB
Operating System: Windows 10 PRO 64-bit
I’ve been playing games such as Lords of the Fallen and Ark: Survival Evolved, usually getting around 100-120 frames, sometimes dropping to about 80.
My monitor is 165 Hz, and I’m aiming for 165 FPS.
I’ve used MSI Afterburner with default OC settings and XMP enabled, achieving the full 6000 MHz frequency.
In BIOS I’ve enabled AMD overclocking, with PBO active and an all-core curve of -30.
Despite these settings, I’m only using around 50-60% CPU/GPU capacity and still not hitting the desired frame rate.
In Task Manager and Afterburner monitoring, I’m not utilizing 100% RAM either; I plan to upgrade to 32GB CL30 6000MHz RAM soon.
I have a new 1000W power supply, so I don’t think I’m underpowered.
Could you suggest any other adjustments or tests I should try? I’d appreciate any guidance, even if it’s just a clocking issue.
I’d love to see more frames if possible.
Thanks in advance!
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
I need to know the make and model of your monitor. How is it connected to your discrete GPU?
Are you using a specific setup or are you planning an upgrade? If it's an upgrade, did you transfer the operating system from your old system without reinstalling it on the new one?
You can't always achieve full CPU or GPU usage, and that doesn't necessarily mean your system is faulty—it's often because the game or application isn't optimized enough to run smoothly. ARK operates on all platforms, but it requires powerful hardware to maintain 165 fps. I believe your machine is functioning correctly; you're simply expecting more performance than it can provide for these types of titles.
It's a brand new setup with fresh windows and a new license key. The monitor is an AOC C24G1A, connected via display cable. I can reach 165 fps in certain games, which suggests the issue isn't with the monitor or display. I wouldn't worry if I couldn't hit 165fps in newer titles with full ultra settings. It makes sense that performance might vary depending on the game and system load, even though I can currently maintain 120 fps at around 50% usage. The drivers are brand new, likely due to the PC build.
In a scenario where your CPU has six cores and twelve threads, but the game only uses eight threads, even with full utilization, your CPU will reach a maximum of sixty-six percent. If your GPU is operating near full capacity yet not delivering the expected performance, the best solution remains either overclocking or swapping out your GPU. This approach isn't feasible with X3D chips, as they typically don't support significant overclocking and you already have one of the most efficient gaming CPUs available.
I noticed some discussions about threading problems, so I looked into CPU thread usage across all 16 threads. The numbers were quite similar, ranging from around 30 to 60 at a consistent pace, indicating no threads were underused.
I haven’t adjusted any overclocking settings, but even then, I’d expect a CPU or GPU bottleneck.
I’m only using 1080p, and as mentioned in the original post, both CPU and RAM aren’t being stressed—everything remains highly underutilized. I’ve seen some forums discussing RAM speeds, so I’m planning to upgrade from CL40 to CL30 to test if that helps.
I still don’t get why my setup is capped at 120fps when the system reports full capability, shouldn’t it run at 100% CPU/GPU/RAM usage at 200fps instead?
Games will be restricted based on CPU or GPU capabilities.
This may not happen simultaneously.
It varies depending on the game.
Avoid having either resource at full capacity, as it could become a bottleneck.
It looks like you're doing it correctly.
If you need more performance, consider upgrading your CPU and GPU.
You already possess the fastest CPU for gaming on average. To boost FPS further, a more powerful GPU is necessary. Even at 1080p resolution, a 4070 Ti should suffice. I’m not familiar with Lords of the Fallen, but if you can’t exceed 120 fps with those components, it suggests the game isn’t well optimized. I’m also aware that ARK performs poorly on even the most capable PCs due to its lack of optimization. Increasing your RAM from CL40 to CL30 at 6000 Mghz could yield a 0-5% improvement in FPS, depending on the game or task.