High-end system with limited performance capabilities.
High-end system with limited performance capabilities.
Offset value is configured at 10, which causes the CPU to start throttling at 90°C instead of the Intel default 100°C. Setting it to 0 would be better. I’d avoid changing the PROCHOT Offset and ensure the Lock PROCHOT Offset option is selected to stop any unexpected adjustments from Lenovo software. You mentioned using a desktop, but I noticed Lenovo laptops seem to alter this setting automatically without warning. The log indicates both CPU and GPU are performing well, with no throttling issues reported. Background processes consume minimal CPU cycles—checking the C0% column shows lower idle usage means more cycles for better FPS. Based on your screenshots, it appears additional background tasks are running than usual. On average, your idle C0% is just 0.1%, which is great. Chrome was minimized during the test. Consider running Cinebench R23 and share your results. A quick Google search can compare your setup to others. Also, run 3D Mark to evaluate your CPU/GPU performance against similar systems. Apart from reducing background load, you may want to disable Undervolt Protection in BIOS if available. Use HWiNFO to verify if it’s enabled. Some systems have bugs that hurt performance; if Cinebench is poor, UVP could be the culprit.
The issue appears to be with Cinebench R23 not displaying any output during tests, consistently returning a speedup of 1x despite achieving 14 million points.
Honestly, it might be another problem, but I’m pretty sure ~300fps is the right target (depends on resolution too). Some sites claim higher numbers, but those are likely old or made up. As always, try FireStrike first to see how it stacks up, and after a BIOS reset without any overclocking or undervolting, check what changes. Just to confirm, if you run it with default settings, you can still tweak the settings later to compare any improvements.
CS:GO's FPS can vary widely across different map areas. On Mirage, it often shifts from about 250 to over 500 depending on your position and direction. Try playing offline, starting from t-spawn to the short, and check the window—around 400 fps should appear. If the number changes, first check settings or Steam configurations. Make a new Steam account and repeat the test.
It depends on the resolution as well. That's why I mentioned it doesn't matter what settings or resolution I choose. I've shared videos showing 600fps in Inferno Spawn or CT Spawn with an RTX 3060 and an i5-10400F, even though mine isn't as powerful. Still, I consistently achieved better frame rates than expected in most situations. If I play at the lowest setting, I still don’t see much improvement in Inferno Man. I’m not using any overclocking settings—I just reset my Windows now and haven’t downloaded anything except CSGO. You mentioned it’s a low-end machine, but a higher mid-range might be better. Which planet are you on?