No improvement in performance when using an overclocked GPU in games
No improvement in performance when using an overclocked GPU in games
Hey!
I'm just starting out with overclocking and recently boosted my GPU (GTX 1080 Founder's Edition) using MSI Afterburner and Kombustor as a benchmark tool. The benchmark shows a clear frame improvement, but in-game performance doesn't change much compared to the non-overclocked version. I'm always using the overclocked profile, and it works fine—my fans are definitely making noise. Could anyone help me fix this? Also, just a note, I'm running an i7-7700 non-K, so I don't think there are any bottlenecks involved.
There are always delays. What game and resolution are you using? Which settings are active? To notice a boost in FPS, you must confirm your GPU is the main issue by raising the settings past its limits. This will make differences clear. If not, another problem exists—perhaps in the game engine or CPU, or something else entirely. V-sync or G-Sync usually caps your FPS at a fixed number; if you're using them, adjust the graphics settings to improve performance.
There are always delays. What game and resolution are you using? Which settings are active? To notice a boost in FPS, you must confirm your GPU is the main issue by raising the settings past its limits. This will make differences clear. If not, another problem exists—possibly in the game engine or CPU, or something else. V-sync or G-Sync usually caps your FPS, so if you're using them, adjust the graphics settings accordingly.
Eximo:
There are always delays. What game and resolution are you using? Which settings are active? To notice an improvement in FPS, you must confirm your GPU is the limiting factor by raising the settings beyond its capabilities. This will make differences clearer. If not, there might be another issue—perhaps in the game engine or CPU, or something else. V-sync or G-Sync would restrict you to a fixed FPS; if you're using that, adjust the graphics settings accordingly.
Often with Pascal, keeping the card cooler is more crucial than chasing the highest clock speeds. You'll achieve better stability if you avoid running it at the lowest safe temperature.
The card is adequately cooled. Yet, based on what I observe, the CPU consumes roughly 32-39% of the load, while the card only handles about 29%. Also, I'm playing TF2 at a steady 280-290 FPS at 1920x1080 with V-Sync disabled.
Eximo:
There are always issues with bottlenecks. Could you tell me the game you're playing and the resolution you're using? What settings are active? To notice an improvement in FPS, you must ensure your GPU is the limiting factor by adjusting settings beyond its capabilities. This will make it easier to observe changes. If not, there might be another problem—perhaps in the game engine or CPU or another aspect. V-sync or G-Sync would restrict you to a fixed FPS; if you're using that, you should raise your graphics settings.
In practice, keeping the card cooler often matters more than chasing the highest clock speeds. For better stability, avoid running at the lowest safe temperature. The card is adequately cooled. Yet, I notice the CPU usage is around 32-39%, while the GPU only about 29%. I'm playing TF2 at a steady 280-290 FPS on 1920x1080 with V-Sync off.
If your CPU and GPU usage remain low, it might indicate a frame rate cap inside the game. Overclocking would only be beneficial if your actual frame rates are poor despite high CPU or GPU speeds. Right now, it seems you're not gaining much from any adjustments.
TF2 is an older name for the game. This probably means it’s limited by the main thread of the program and your processor. Focus on how each core performs individually rather than the overall usage percentage. If one core is always at 100%, that’s likely the maximum speed it can reach.
I've made some adjustments here and there, and everything now feels much more stable. The FPS in kombustor is improved, and I've also run a GTA V benchmark (two times without overclocking, two times with overclocking just to confirm). The results are noticeable, likely because of the increased stability.