GTX 1070 performance remains limited even when staying under the Vsync frame rate cap in Fallout 4.
GTX 1070 performance remains limited even when staying under the Vsync frame rate cap in Fallout 4.
Also noted, it's version 3770, not 3770K. From what I've observed in both synthetic tests and real games, the 3770 appears to handle the 1070 smoothly, as GPU usage peaks before any CPU threads reach full capacity.
No, those choices aren't available for a non-K CPU with a Dell-specific board. Your RAM runs at 1600MHz, while the CPU operates at its base speed of 3.40GHz plus any boost settings.
It might be that Fallout 4 isn't running smoothly on your system, but I managed to play it without issues on a 3200G. Maybe the CPU isn't the problem? Have you experimented with different settings?
It's more about per core IPC than total utilization. Overclocking won't help identify CPU limitations. >> Yes, I'm concerned about the CPU bottleneck. Checking it. A 1080p display on a 1070 is underwhelming. Your processor will limit performance, especially at 4K gaming where it struggles. Going to 1440 would be ideal. Modern mid-range chips now run around 1000MHz faster and have more cores—like the 12400F. I'd estimate your 1080p performance could improve by about 150%.
I've experimented with them extensively, but it doesn't seem to affect GPU usage at 80%. Sure, lower settings keep performance steady around 60 FPS, but that's not what I aim for. I own a 1070 and want to utilize the full capacity, not just a portion of it. As AvE said: "What's the point of having the cock and balls of a bull moose if you can't swing them about!"
This problem has persisted since I installed this machine in February 2021. I'm now more determined to address it because I'm playing Fallout more frequently than before—often several times a month instead of just once a month. I've already tested every graphics driver version since then without any improvement.