Frame rate problems, performance varies—some functions run smoothly while others only display 60 frames.
Frame rate problems, performance varies—some functions run smoothly while others only display 60 frames.
I faced an unusual problem where all games failed to display the expected FPS I normally experienced. System details show dual monitors set up with Samsung and Gigabyte displays, both using G-Sync enabled. I've tried several fixes: refreshing drivers, updating Windows DDU, uninstalling GeForce Experience, checking GPU usage in Task Manager, and even switching to fullscreen mode. However, only the game GTA V consistently dropped below 30 frames, returning to normal when I pressed Esc. Apex Legends maintained stable performance until I changed settings to fullscreen and enabled v-sync. The issue seems to have started after updating from driver 552.44 to 560.70, even though a DDU in safe mode resolved it for Ghost of Tsushima. No clear solution has emerged so far. What should I investigate next?
Get the X570 chipset driver straight from AMD's site. It offers more features than you might think, and the version in your motherboard downloads isn't always reliable. If that doesn't fit, it's possible your 5900x is misconfiguring itself—often jumping to CCD1 during games like Apex Legends. Consider setting Processor Affinity to prioritize only cores 0-11 (CCD0). Dual CCD CPUs aren't built for gaming; the 12c/24t "6+6" models tend to be problematic. Reduced power usage might simply reflect limited CPU activity due to hardware constraints.
Improved CPU/GPU performance, possibly due to Windows or API updates, or even malware presence. Difficult to determine without more details, but this isn’t rare for x900X Ryzen CPUs experiencing microstutter and low frame rates when exceeding the second CCD, even with 7900x. I’d also confirm your DOCP/XMP settings are active, checking RAM speed in Task Manager. If you reset your UEFI and forgot to reapply a 3600MT/s XMP profile, performance will drop sharply on any Ryzen CPU, particularly dual CCD models if using that speed. This happens because the FCLK:MCLK:UCLK ratio remains at 1:1:1 until Ryzen 7000, keeping FCLK at stock levels instead of higher frequencies. Lastly, ensure your RTX 3080 can handle its maximum TDP—use tools like Furmark to test; if it doesn’t reach full capacity, it could be a concern.
It’s confirmed DOP/CXMP active and RAM functioning within its assigned memory range. Consider investigating potential causes such as faulty components, power issues, or software conflicts.
Identified the source of the problem, the TARGET power in Precision X1 (EVGA) wasn't configured properly. When I adjusted it, the power usage and frame rate issues disappeared.