No improvement in performance after overclocking
No improvement in performance after overclocking
I tried pushing my R7 260x to higher speeds but didn’t see any improvement. I’m wondering if there’s something wrong with the setup or if it’s just not responding well under those settings.
Most games depend mainly on one master thread's performance.
Task manager usage stats can be confusing.
Windows distributes CPU work across all threads.
Your games probably run with just 2 or up to 3 threads.
X4-760K scores around 1437 in single-thread tests.
Almost every AMD chip, like FX-6 and FX8, shows single-thread ratings near 1500.
If you aim for improvement, consider switching to an Intel processor.
The I3-6100 could help, offering a single-thread rating of 2102.
What game? Have you tried a bunch of different games to see if their is any difference in performance?
What game are you playing? Have you experimented with various titles to compare their performance? I only played GTA 5 since it's the one that's not improving its frame rate, consistently dropping to around 30 fps with frustrating interruptions to 24-27 fps regardless of the settings.
What game are you playing? Have you experimented with various titles to compare their performance? I only played GTA 5 because it's the one showing the most issues with speed. It consistently drops to around 30 fps, often falling between 24 and 27 fps. GTA V is quite demanding on the CPU, so your processor might be the bottleneck—not the graphics card. If you're using an MSI afterburner or similar, keep an eye on CPU and GPU usage during gameplay. If CPU usage is higher than GPU usage or if GPU usage is minimal, that's likely the cause.
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What game are you playing? Have you experimented with various titles to compare their performance?
I only played GTA 5 since it's the one that's not improving much. No matter the settings, it consistently drops to around 24-27 fps.
GTA V is quite demanding on the CPU. I think your processor is limiting its speed rather than the graphics card. Overclocking the GPU won't help much. If you're using an MSI afterburner or similar, keep an eye on CPU and GPU usage during gameplay.
If CPU usage is higher than GPU usage or if GPU usage is low, that's likely the issue.
I track this regularly—my GPU stays near full capacity (99-100%) while my CPU often runs at 70-80%, sometimes even lower.
Most games depend mainly on one master thread's performance.
Task manager usage stats can be confusing.
Windows distributes CPU work across all threads.
Your games probably run with just 2 or up to 3 threads.
X4-760K shows a single thread passmark of 1437.
Almost every AMD chip, like FX-6 and FX8, has ratings around 1500 for single threads.
If you aim higher, consider switching to an Intel CPU.
The I3-6100 could help, offering a single thread rating of 2102.