High-performance system featuring Xeon E5-1650 processors
High-performance system featuring Xeon E5-1650 processors
Hi everyone, I'm trying to figure out why my HP Z440 with 32 GB RAM and a 2070 Super GPU isn't reaching higher frame rates after upgrading from the GTX 1080. At 1080p in Warzone 2, it was around 100 FPS, but now it's about 110 with the same settings—still not hitting 100%. The GPU temperature is around 70°C. I'm seeing no signs of full CPU or GPU usage. Could there be another reason for the lower performance? Thanks for your help!
Give other games a shot, plus check benchmarks to find out your GPU's performance level. Broadwell Era CPU won't improve older system games when the CPU is the bottleneck.
Obtain the 1650/1660 v3 model to enable throttle stop overclocking. Disable power caps via the tpl menu. For higher voltages, refer to the volume 1 datasheet for those XEONs and consult the VID definitions page to configure pads—connect to VCC for 1 and to VSS for 0—to set the desired Vcore. Most people will still find this outdated version too limited for serious resale.
I use this chart to compare cards regularly. Such visuals aren't flawless, but they help a lot (just scroll a bit and you can click through a few images). It displays the two cards at roughly 40fps differences on 1080p medium, but closer to about 25fps on 1080p ultra—so your observations might match what’s typical. At least they’re not way off. Unless other reviews suggest more improvement is needed (which is definitely possible).
But also, these CPUs won't be great for gaming. A V4 is fine, but a V0? That's the issue.
It's good to hear they're from the 2011-3 lineup. I still think these aren't great gaming processors, and it's unclear how much better performance would come from upscaling to 1080p compared to 2070. Perhaps a bit more improvement was expected, but at that resolution you'll hit CPU constraints on slower chips. If you can boost graphics settings without a noticeable drop in FPS, you're likely running into CPU limits regardless of utilization percentages.
You're questioning whether V3 systems are still worth upgrading to newer generations. It seems the assumption about 16xx models being limited to overclocking isn't universal—many users find the older 16xx series (v0-v3) still offer solid performance. Intel has indeed shifted focus toward more advanced features in later chips, which can make V3 systems more appealing despite their limitations. The 26xx line also retains core turbo capabilities that newer models lack.
I also believe the op might be constrained by CPU power, possibly becoming so in the near future. This is likely due to its focus on achieving more frames per second rather than better resolution or higher settings.