High frame rates of 90+, yet the gameplay appears jerky (on a 1080p 60Hz display).
High frame rates of 90+, yet the gameplay appears jerky (on a 1080p 60Hz display).
I experience noticeable lag and jerky movement while playing BFV on my system’s highest graphics settings, consistently achieving frame rates above 90. This isn't screen tearing; it’s stuttering that I can’t reconcile. Despite high framerates, the gameplay feels akin to a much lower performance – approximately 45fps.
Here are my hardware specifications:
Ryzen 7 2700x processor
Asus prime x470 pro motherboard
16GB of RAM (DDR4 3200 mhz)
RTX 2060 Founder’s edition graphics card (6GB VRAM)
Thermaltake Berlin 630w bronze power supply
1080p monitor (60hz)
I utilize MSI Afterburner during gameplay to monitor my components, and the following data was recorded:
GPU temperature approximately 70°C
GPU utilization around 95%
VRAM usage fluctuating between 4.8 GB and 5.2 GB
RAM utilized ranging from 9GB to 11GB
CPU Usage at roughly 60%
CPU temperature also around 70°C
Average FPS: 90+
Switching to lower settings and capping the frame rate at 120 fps dramatically improved the gameplay’s fluidity. However, on ultra settings, the game remains stuttery, sluggish, and lacks smoothness despite maintaining a high framerate. Why is this happening?
Mark responded:
When I enable Vsync, the jerky movements disappear, but there’s a significant amount of delay in responding to my inputs. Should I purchase a 144Hz display immediately? Furthermore, I'm utilizing the original cooler that came with my processor. Are 70° Celsius readings acceptable? Do you recommend taking apart my CPU and applying fresh thermal paste? Your CPU temperatures are satisfactory. You should acquire a 144Hz monitor. I would also advise getting a 144Hz display featuring FreeSync; this will eliminate screen tearing while minimizing lag.
With a 60Hz display, your viewing experience is limited to a maximum of 60 frames per second. Even if your graphics card generates rates up to 200fps, the monitor will cap it at 60fps due to its refresh rate of 60 updates per second. Investing in a high-quality monitor would greatly enhance your system’s performance.
User feelingfroggy777:
With your 60Hz display, it’s limited to a maximum frame rate of 60fps. Even if your graphics card outputs 200 frames per second, the monitor can only render at 60 due to its pixel refresh rate of 60 times per second.
It seems like you should invest in a better screen to complement your setup. Considering this, why does the game appear smoother at 120fps compared to 90fps? According to your previous explanation, there shouldn’t be a noticeable distinction. Also, it stutters when running at 90fps but not at 120fps, despite being able to produce more than 60 frames per second at both low and ultra settings.
I'm also exploring the possibility of purchasing a 1080p 144Hz monitor and am currently researching G-Sync as I’m unfamiliar with it.
Well, 120fps is double the 60hz of your monitor so it's likely just tearing and not skipping frames. Try capping at 60fps.
Try enabling vsync.
Also, why is your CPU running so warm? Using stock cooler? How many case fans?
When I enable Vsync, the jerky movements disappear, however there’s significant input lag. Does this indicate I should purchase a 144Hz monitor immediately?
Additionally, yes, I am utilizing the original cooler. Is a temperature of 70° considered acceptable? Should I take apart my CPU and apply a fresh layer of thermal paste?
Mark suggested:
Turning on Vsync eliminates the stuttering, however, it introduces significant input delay. Considering this, should you immediately purchase a 144Hz display? Furthermore, you’re utilizing the original cooler. Are 70° Celsius temperatures acceptable? Perhaps disassembling your processor and applying additional thermal adhesive would be beneficial. Your CPU temperatures are within an appropriate range. A 144Hz monitor is recommended, and he advised opting for one with FreeSync to ensure smooth operation without lag and eliminate screen tearing.
Frame timing issues can cause problems. If your frametimes aren't consistently stable for 60 fps (approximately 16.6 milliseconds between frames), your actual frames per second won’t align with your monitor’s refresh rate (which updates images every 16.6 ms), and you won’t experience true 60 fps. See this resource for further information:
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yeROJQR_qE
A workaround known as “poor man’s” G-Sync or FreeSync exists. I recall a previous discussion on nogripracing about achieving smooth gameplay with low input lag in rFactor, where enabling Vsync and limiting the framerate to your monitor's frequency minus 1 proved most effective – however, this resulted in a skipped frame every second…
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