On a 7800XT it struggles with FPS on Forizon 5, then returns to normal when you switch tabs and go back in.
On a 7800XT it struggles with FPS on Forizon 5, then returns to normal when you switch tabs and go back in.
I saved the game fresh and have been working on it for three hours, but I haven’t managed to get it running smoothly. When I close the window, I reach a maximum of 144 frames per second on my monitor, but when I reopen it, I drop back down to about 50 fps, making it hard to play without issues. The FPS display is visible in the top right corner.
From what I understand, the process works like this: when you're tabbed in, the game engine and physics run smoothly, delivering a stable frame rate of around 60fps. As you exit, certain components slow down—physics, 3D effects, and menu elements—essentially putting them to sleep. This reduces system load, allowing the GPU to maintain the monitor's refresh rate. You're not actually running the game while tabbed out. Try setting your settings to the lowest possible and check if your frame rate improves:
- If it does, your GPU is being utilized effectively.
- If your CPU reaches 100% before the GPU does, you're CPU limited.
- If neither improves, it might be due to settings in AMD's control panel restricting full-screen apps to a lower frame rate.
I hope this clarifies things!
That FPS counter likely tracks your computer's performance. When you're in a different tab, it might be monitoring your desktop speed, and when you return, it checks the game's frame rate. Let me know if you need help identifying the device details.
Your configuration looks solid but the performance remains low. The GPU is a 7800X, CPU is Ryzen 5 7600X, with 1TB SSD and 32GB RAM. Despite using low settings, you're still seeing 50 to 60 FPS on Foregon 5. Check if the game supports lower resolutions or adjust settings further.