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Is the CPU causing a slowdown or is there another issue?

Is the CPU causing a slowdown or is there another issue?

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Oxygen__
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06-12-2019, 09:56 AM
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I recently acquired a GTX 1660 Super for an extra rig I already own. The system runs a Xeon E5-2690. While playing Apex Legends, I observe significant changes in frame rates, jumping from 80fps to 144fps. The GPU consistently operates between 70% and 80% usage, dropping down to around 60%, while the CPU stays near 50% at 3.1ghz across all threads. Graphics settings rarely affect performance, and the CPU never exceeds 3.1ghz on any thread. The GPU maintains a steady clock speed. Clarity: CPU usage 50%, GPU usage 70%. Tried both SSD and HDD—does this mean the CPU is limiting the GPU? Would upgrading to a 3930k or 3970x help?
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Oxygen__
06-12-2019, 09:56 AM #1

I recently acquired a GTX 1660 Super for an extra rig I already own. The system runs a Xeon E5-2690. While playing Apex Legends, I observe significant changes in frame rates, jumping from 80fps to 144fps. The GPU consistently operates between 70% and 80% usage, dropping down to around 60%, while the CPU stays near 50% at 3.1ghz across all threads. Graphics settings rarely affect performance, and the CPU never exceeds 3.1ghz on any thread. The GPU maintains a steady clock speed. Clarity: CPU usage 50%, GPU usage 70%. Tried both SSD and HDD—does this mean the CPU is limiting the GPU? Would upgrading to a 3930k or 3970x help?

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JebThePleb
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06-12-2019, 11:55 AM
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Sandy bridge has a long history, particularly in competitive gaming. CPU performance counts more than the number of cores—focus on speed instead.
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JebThePleb
06-12-2019, 11:55 AM #2

Sandy bridge has a long history, particularly in competitive gaming. CPU performance counts more than the number of cores—focus on speed instead.

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llamasking
Junior Member
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06-12-2019, 12:08 PM
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A 3970x should never be matched with a 1660s. That represents a $1800 CPU cost. It’s also not worth much unless you require every core. Just to clarify—I’m joking, and you’re not referring to a multi-core processor.
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llamasking
06-12-2019, 12:08 PM #3

A 3970x should never be matched with a 1660s. That represents a $1800 CPU cost. It’s also not worth much unless you require every core. Just to clarify—I’m joking, and you’re not referring to a multi-core processor.

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SunnyZ606
Junior Member
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06-12-2019, 12:59 PM
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Your CPU reaches a maximum of 3.1GHz, which suggests a potential power cap. Which motherboard are you running? Are all your memory lanes fully utilized?
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SunnyZ606
06-12-2019, 12:59 PM #4

Your CPU reaches a maximum of 3.1GHz, which suggests a potential power cap. Which motherboard are you running? Are all your memory lanes fully utilized?

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FestusBrasil
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06-12-2019, 01:42 PM
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And do you think the 3960x model is still outdated? It's tough to judge how a 10-year-old CPU would look in HWMonitor, especially since cores once boosted up to 3.8 during gaming—though it stayed at 3.1 afterward. Also, only four channels are active because one slot is broken.
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FestusBrasil
06-12-2019, 01:42 PM #5

And do you think the 3960x model is still outdated? It's tough to judge how a 10-year-old CPU would look in HWMonitor, especially since cores once boosted up to 3.8 during gaming—though it stayed at 3.1 afterward. Also, only four channels are active because one slot is broken.

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OCanalDoPreto
Junior Member
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06-12-2019, 07:11 PM
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You mentioned using an Intel DX79TO. Let me know if you need help with anything related to it.
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OCanalDoPreto
06-12-2019, 07:11 PM #6

You mentioned using an Intel DX79TO. Let me know if you need help with anything related to it.

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zetoxe
Member
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06-16-2019, 02:34 AM
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It seems there could be a strict power constraint. A reduced core count with a faster CPU clock might be beneficial.
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zetoxe
06-16-2019, 02:34 AM #7

It seems there could be a strict power constraint. A reduced core count with a faster CPU clock might be beneficial.

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MasterCed
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06-29-2019, 02:39 AM
#8
Probability about the same, if frequency remains constant
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MasterCed
06-29-2019, 02:39 AM #8

Probability about the same, if frequency remains constant

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TurtleGot7
Junior Member
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06-29-2019, 03:55 AM
#9
Perhaps I thought I'd improve my chances of getting a faster turbo clock than what's available with a Xeon.
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TurtleGot7
06-29-2019, 03:55 AM #9

Perhaps I thought I'd improve my chances of getting a faster turbo clock than what's available with a Xeon.