Only 20% of the CPU is used yet performance remains slow.
Only 20% of the CPU is used yet performance remains slow.
I've been using this game for a while now, and I'm confused about the lag. My setup includes an i7-7700 HQ, a GTX 1060 with 6GB VRAM, 16GB RAM, and a display that runs at 2400Hz. The game is heavily dependent on CPU performance, but it only uses about 20% of it, yet it still averages 10–20 FPS. It's playable, but more performance would be better. I meet the system requirements, so what's going on? How can I improve this?
Is FPS limited by specific configurations? Review Steam for any restrictions or optimizations. Besides Hoi4, are there other games you play? You mentioned needing a powerful CPU for Hoi4, but an i7 at 20% seems insufficient—consider upgrading or adjusting settings.
I verified everything with Steam and in-game options—no settings to adjust CPU or GPU load, which shouldn’t impact performance. The game isn’t limited by any cap; I’m seeing up to 54 FPS, though the average is around 20 FPS. Running other titles like Rust works well most of the time, using about 60 FPS with high CPU and GPU usage.