I'm not sure how to solve this ongoing issue.
I'm not sure how to solve this ongoing issue.
Hi all. I have had this issue for a few weeks now where both games that I play aren't running as smooth as id like. First of I play Call of Duty Warzone and the issue here is that when im playing at 110-120 fps the game runs really nice and smooth but when it drops to 80-90 its like playing at 50fps. my frametimes are around 8-9ms. My CPU is maxed out at 100% and so its my GPU.
the next game I play a lot is Iracing. this game runs really nice at 150 fps capped since my monitor is 144hz. I seem to be getting some microstuttering while turning for corners and change of scenes on the screen. It is really annoying and i Cant seem to find and answer for this. The game only uses 60%CPU and 70%GPU and my frametimes are around 7-8ms
I have recently upgraded my GPU from a 1060 to a 5700XT and also my RAM from 8gb to 16gb. I also got a new monitor which is 21:9 3440x1440 at 144hz. Could someone please tell me whats going on here as im stuck and just want my games running smoothly
specs:
I5 8500 3.9GHZ
RX 5700XT Sapphire Nitro
16gb HyperX RAM
Aorus b360m gaming 3
500gb ssd
Windows 10
If you update the bios using your current cpu, yes.
You sure you want to do that?
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor
($167.00 @ Walmart)
Motherboard:
MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard
($114.99 @ Best Buy)
Memory:
G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory
($64.99 @ Newegg)
Total:
$346.98
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2020-06-03 02:42 EDT-0400
^That's just to give you an idea what to expect.
The reason for the memory there...
Yeah, this one's easy. That's caused by this:
I5 8500 3.9GHZ(6 cores/6 threads, thus not hyperthreaded)
^Not enough available cpu resources. Intel's non hyperthreaded cpus are known to cause stutter when they're fully loaded, plus Warzone I've heard, can use up to 12 threads and over 12GBs of ram.
This is further compounded if ram is in single channel.
Now, for the other one:
Same deal as the previous one, I believe. Not enough cpu resources. Also:
"The game only uses 60%CPU..."
This is inaccurate, because of the multiple cores/threads, you have to monitor each one. All it takes is one - usually the Primary Core/Thread - to become cpu limited.
If the cpu only had a single core, then that statement would be accurate. I didn't mention this earlier, since Warzone was using everything to begin with.
You're not as bad off on Iracing as you are in Warzone. All you should need to do for this title is set a lower fps cap. It should help reduce the burden on the primary thread.
“I appreciate that suggestion. Do you reckon upgrading to a faster processor would actually solve the problem? If it would, what do you think I should look at?”
There's only 2 viable candidates, but~...
9700/9700K: You're gonna need an aftermarket cooler - no, a Hyper 212 won't be enough - but you'd have to cap fps in Warzone nonetheless, because 8 cores/8 threads.
9900/9900K: Not even an option with the current motherboard. The VRMs wouldn't be able to handle it. A decent 9900/K capable mobo is gonna run you ~200USD, and that's still not taking cooling into account, which is gonna run around another 100 or more.
If you update the bios using your current cpu, yes.
You sure you want to do that?
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor
($167.00 @ Walmart)
Motherboard:
MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard
($114.99 @ Best Buy)
Memory:
G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory
($64.99 @ Newegg)
Total:
$346.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by
PCPartPicker
2020-06-03 02:42 EDT-0400
^That's just to give you an idea what to expect.
The reason for the memory there is if you don't have at least a 3000mhz kit already. Ryzen is more sensitive to memory speeds and latency, and runs better with a faster kit.
The Ryzen stock cooler is good if the chassis has good airflow. If not, you're going to have to replace that too.
You will have to reinstall the OS after swapping mobos. Some folks aren't too keen on doing that for some reason or other, but I'm letting you know in advance.