F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Is there a problem with the current setup? The issue might be related to the bottleneck in this configuration.

Is there a problem with the current setup? The issue might be related to the bottleneck in this configuration.

Is there a problem with the current setup? The issue might be related to the bottleneck in this configuration.

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Kolyseum
Junior Member
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12-08-2021, 11:33 PM
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Need additional insights on this scenario! SPEC Operating System: Windows 11 Pro 64-bit (10.0, Build 22000) (22000.co_release.210604-1628) CPU: Intel® Xeon® CPU X5650 @ 2.67GHz (12 CPUs), ~4.1GHz MEM: 24576MB RAM DDR3 ECC GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 GIGABYTE AORUS PSU: EVGA 600 W1, 80+ WHITE 600W, 3 Year Warranty, Power Supply 100-W1-0600-K1 MB: ASUS P6T WS PRO ISSUE My GPU and CPU in CS2 match workload is around 30%-50% consistently, with FPS roughly ~100. The issue seems to be that the CPU is heavily limiting the GPU performance. Is there another factor at play or something I’m overlooking?

Thanks for clarifying your setup and observations! Feel free to share more details if needed.
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Kolyseum
12-08-2021, 11:33 PM #1

Need additional insights on this scenario! SPEC Operating System: Windows 11 Pro 64-bit (10.0, Build 22000) (22000.co_release.210604-1628) CPU: Intel® Xeon® CPU X5650 @ 2.67GHz (12 CPUs), ~4.1GHz MEM: 24576MB RAM DDR3 ECC GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 GIGABYTE AORUS PSU: EVGA 600 W1, 80+ WHITE 600W, 3 Year Warranty, Power Supply 100-W1-0600-K1 MB: ASUS P6T WS PRO ISSUE My GPU and CPU in CS2 match workload is around 30%-50% consistently, with FPS roughly ~100. The issue seems to be that the CPU is heavily limiting the GPU performance. Is there another factor at play or something I’m overlooking?

Thanks for clarifying your setup and observations! Feel free to share more details if needed.

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StyleTrick
Senior Member
744
12-13-2021, 08:22 PM
#2
You're referring to a setup involving a Xeon CPU. What were your expectations? They aren't built for gaming, they're meant for it only when you can find them at very low prices on used platforms. CS2 with the latest update favors fast CPU cores rather than many cores overall. You'd need to tweak the in-game settings to esports mode and then you might see better performance. A 3070 with a Xeon is actually quite capable, especially if you're aiming for over 100 FPS.
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StyleTrick
12-13-2021, 08:22 PM #2

You're referring to a setup involving a Xeon CPU. What were your expectations? They aren't built for gaming, they're meant for it only when you can find them at very low prices on used platforms. CS2 with the latest update favors fast CPU cores rather than many cores overall. You'd need to tweak the in-game settings to esports mode and then you might see better performance. A 3070 with a Xeon is actually quite capable, especially if you're aiming for over 100 FPS.

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willyb303
Junior Member
47
12-13-2021, 10:38 PM
#3
Appreciate the quick reply! You were hoping for a 1280x720 4:3 resolution, but you got 1600x900 instead—no major changes there. The Xeon stopping GPU performance seems to be the issue.
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willyb303
12-13-2021, 10:38 PM #3

Appreciate the quick reply! You were hoping for a 1280x720 4:3 resolution, but you got 1600x900 instead—no major changes there. The Xeon stopping GPU performance seems to be the issue.

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pookey56
Member
72
12-18-2021, 05:40 PM
#4
Esports configurations include several manuals per title for low and medium adjustments. You need to check the CS2 configuration guides. Xeon gaming is mainly for individuals with large budgets who purchase refurbished office PCs. They function adequately but shouldn’t expect performance matching gaming-focused CPUs.
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pookey56
12-18-2021, 05:40 PM #4

Esports configurations include several manuals per title for low and medium adjustments. You need to check the CS2 configuration guides. Xeon gaming is mainly for individuals with large budgets who purchase refurbished office PCs. They function adequately but shouldn’t expect performance matching gaming-focused CPUs.

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FlameHail
Junior Member
6
12-19-2021, 01:35 AM
#5
Hello there! Welcome to the forums!
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FlameHail
12-19-2021, 01:35 AM #5

Hello there! Welcome to the forums!

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_ItzBlueHD
Junior Member
8
12-19-2021, 02:38 AM
#6
My preferences are set to low, and I have limited funds. It seems I might have made an incorrect choice with this configuration—I hope it meets expectations. Appreciate your feedback.
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_ItzBlueHD
12-19-2021, 02:38 AM #6

My preferences are set to low, and I have limited funds. It seems I might have made an incorrect choice with this configuration—I hope it meets expectations. Appreciate your feedback.

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benit2
Junior Member
43
12-19-2021, 08:42 PM
#7
The ideal option for your RTX 3070 would depend on your needs, but popular choices include dedicated gaming GPUs like the RTX 3060 or RTX 3080. If you want maximum performance, consider a high-end discrete GPU such as the RTX 4090 or even the newer 4090/4080 series.
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benit2
12-19-2021, 08:42 PM #7

The ideal option for your RTX 3070 would depend on your needs, but popular choices include dedicated gaming GPUs like the RTX 3060 or RTX 3080. If you want maximum performance, consider a high-end discrete GPU such as the RTX 4090 or even the newer 4090/4080 series.

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douggie
Junior Member
26
12-20-2021, 01:57 AM
#8
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douggie
12-20-2021, 01:57 AM #8

5600X

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baconandfries
Member
215
12-20-2021, 04:11 AM
#9
The Core i7 models are almost the same as this Xeon. The issue isn't from the Xeon itself, but from its 14-year age. The system's design is limiting performance.
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baconandfries
12-20-2021, 04:11 AM #9

The Core i7 models are almost the same as this Xeon. The issue isn't from the Xeon itself, but from its 14-year age. The system's design is limiting performance.

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bloodline88
Member
149
12-21-2021, 10:57 PM
#10
the image shows minimal CPU activity and the GPU isn’t ramping up as expected. It likely points to a driver or configuration problem rather than a CPU limitation—none of the cores reach their full potential. While 100 frames per second is acceptable, this setup shouldn’t perform much better.
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bloodline88
12-21-2021, 10:57 PM #10

the image shows minimal CPU activity and the GPU isn’t ramping up as expected. It likely points to a driver or configuration problem rather than a CPU limitation—none of the cores reach their full potential. While 100 frames per second is acceptable, this setup shouldn’t perform much better.

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