Increased CPU usage during gameplay
Increased CPU usage during gameplay
Hello, thank you for taking the time to read this. Let's move forward. I'm currently testing these configurations (if anything is missing, just let me know): CPU: Ryzen 5 3600 @Stock GPU: MSI GTX 1080 TI Gaming TRIO MOBO: MSI B450 GAMING CARBON WIFI MEMORY: 32 GB 3000MHZ CL15 Corsair PSU: Corsair CX650 Monitor: AOC 27" 2560x1440 144hz FPS. In Valorant and League of Legends, I sometimes hit 144fps (with both VSync enabled and off), but often it drops to around 70-80fps. In League of Legends, it's usually about 120-130fps. The problems I'm encountering are in both Riot and Valorant games. My main issue is that my CPU usage stays near 30% and the GPU also doesn't seem to be handling much load. My game times look high, especially during matches, with spikes up to 12ms and an average around 6ms, while a friend with the same CPU achieves 2-4ms. Anyone have any advice on what might be causing this? Even though my FPS numbers aren't bad, I hope my system can actually sustain at least 144fps in both titles. Thermal readings are fine – CPU reaches 55°C and GPU stays under 45°C during play. Best regards, Vlad
I'm using a 144hz, 1440p display, which makes sense to note. I'll adjust that shortly. I've tested both VSync enabled and disabled; they produce identical outcomes. Notably, without VSync the maximum FPS is slightly better. Relevant info from HWMonitor shows Utilization Limit is set to 1 and active. This might be due to the CPU spending too much time and not challenging the GPU enough.
Some think the memory operates smoothly at its intended pace immediately, without any adjustments. This might explain why you're noticing frame drops at specific times—possibly due to software factors rather than hardware issues. HPET is a Windows 10 timer component, and if background processes are interfering, disabling it could help boost performance noticeably.
I first noticed the FPS problems while watching this video. At that moment, my CPU and the next lower GPU were outperforming my average FPS by roughly 100 or more.