Graphics card utilization isn't at its highest level.
Graphics card utilization isn't at its highest level.
My computer has a stock cooler for a Ryzen 7 2700, 16GB of RAM (installed in one stick), a B450 motherboard, and a Zotac RTX 2060 which I’ve overclocked by +175 on its base clock and +600 on boost. I currently game at 1600x900 resolution, intending to upgrade to 1080p soon. When I play games such as GTA 5, Battlefield V, PUBG, or Apex Legends, my frame rates typically range from 70-90, occasionally reaching 100, while my graphics card utilization consistently sits between 50-60 percent. I've observed a maximum GPU usage of 80 percent, which only lasted for a brief moment. My CPU usage is generally around 40-50 percent, and it tends to rise in tandem with my GPU usage.
I’m wondering if this behavior is typical, or whether my graphics card should consistently operate at a high utilization level to achieve maximum frame rates. I’ve noticed benchmarks where GPU usage reaches 98 percent, resulting in peak frame rates (often above 100 fps in GTA V on ultra settings), whereas I experience 50-60 percent GPU usage with frame rates of 80-90, or rarely, just barely 100.
Could someone clarify how this system functions and how the load on both the GPU and CPU increases during gaming? Finally, I’m eager to understand this: if my GPU usage is at 50-60 percent and I’m receiving 80 frames, would increasing GPU usage to 98 or 99 percent result in a significant boost in frame rates?
Thank you.
I’m certainly not a specialist in this area – however, I believe complete utilization is practically unattainable and hinges on the method of measurement.
Let’s consider this: if “100%” is defined as utilizing every single built-in drawing function within a graphics processing unit, that would represent a highly theoretical maximum unattainable in most games.
Furthermore, let’s examine this point: would any individual drawing function (such as drawing a circle) require the same level of processing power whether it’s used alone or simultaneously employed in thousands of instances?
I believe that response should come from those involved in GPU manufacturing, and even the question itself may lack definitive validity.
Is your focus on total processing unit activity? Examine the peak utilization of each individual core. Additionally, could you specify your memory’s operating frequency?
I examined every processor core and observed consistent percentages across the majority of them. My memory operates at a speed of 3200 megahertz.
Are you utilizing V-sync or a frame rate limiter?
Considering the resolution you’re using, it's possible your processor is the bottleneck—this could account for why your graphics card isn’t consistently reaching around 100% utilization. However, I anticipate seeing significantly higher CPU usage on one or more cores and a noticeably improved performance level.
Please attempt running UserBenchmark and share a link to your findings within this forum: https://www.userbenchmark.com