GPU performance isn't at full capacity.
GPU performance isn't at full capacity.
Task manager integrated with Windows or HWINFO64 provides usage details without launching afterburner. The Nvidia overlay offers a detailed GPU information view. Focus on testing just one game; for comprehensive insights, try several GPU-heavy titles to see how they perform.
Honestly, RDR2 stands out as the most visually striking game collection I own. I don’t play CyberPunk or anything similar.
Let's try other titles you own. Is this the only one you have? Please note that your GPU doesn't need to be at full capacity during gameplay; most games won't push it to 100%. This is usually due to the game design or optimization level. Your 4080 Super will likely never reach 100% usage, especially in the mid to high 90s range. Older titles simply can't stress your GPU as much. There are many other factors at play, but overall your system seems to be functioning properly.
Consider testing the next most demanding game you have and see how it performs. Just remember, the lower the game's demand on your GPU, the better.
What resolution and refresh rate do you use? What in-game settings are active? For example, what FPS are you seeing in RDR2? Are there any performance problems like stuttering or playability issues? If you're mainly concerned about matching a benchmark from YouTube, you might be overthinking it. Unless you notice actual problems such as stuttering or extremely low FPS, it's likely your system is working fine.
It’s about keeping things simple without any curves or undervolts. The GPU not running at full capacity doesn’t always indicate a problem; it can just mean performance isn’t optimal. A small difference in frames per second isn’t necessarily bad, though it might be due to settings. You don’t need to overclock unless you enable PBO, which forces the CPU to run as fast as possible until it hits thermal or factory limits. Some programs compare benchmarks across similar hardware, like 3D Mark, and even the demo version is worth checking out (the full one costs money).
In RDR2 I see around 105-110 frames per second, but in this demo (switch to 1440P with the time stamp) I notice about 15 frames per second less. I also checked another benchmark that shows much higher numbers, though it might be unstable sometimes. It runs smoothly enough but can stutter occasionally.