Optimize performance by lowering CPU usage during gameplay.
Optimize performance by lowering CPU usage during gameplay.
On my PC (mentioned in my signature), I see 100% usage on the CPU and close to 100% on the GPU while playing Apex at 1600x900 resolution. The frame rate fluctuates between 60 and 100 depending on the environment. That’s acceptable if it rarely stutters. I believe the CPU limitation is causing the occasional stutter. Possible fixes include reducing graphics settings, lowering FPS limits, or adjusting the overall graphics intensity. Let me know what you think.
I'll start by noting I don't play Apex, so I'm unsure about its CPU demands. Reducing FPS can sometimes ease CPU strain in games that aren't heavily CPU-based, like those with background physics. Shifting tasks to the GPU through higher graphics settings or limiting FPS are two approaches. It's worth trying because they're simple to test. Cutting graphics settings would have the opposite impact. It's also helpful to verify no other resource-heavy programs run in the background. Even some RGB/monitoring tools can affect performance on older hardware.
Consider testing higher detail settings first, then gradually lower them while keeping resolution constant to find what performs best.
No, that's not correct. I'm limited by my GPU for most tasks since I'm running at 3440x1440 with 120 FPS. I also restrict the frame rate to 117 FPS, which means the CPU and GPU aren't being used fully in less demanding games.
It seems the performance depends on various factors like resolution and hardware specs. The combination of 4K and 1080p might affect things differently. Running on multiple cores with 12 threads often helps avoid CPU bottlenecks. Also, the game might adapt to lower settings without stuttering, rather than being limited by CPU power.
4k offers roughly a 60% more pixels than my current 1440p ultrawide setup, though at 120 Hz the GPU often remains the bottleneck. The only other display setup I use is a VR headset, which also depends on GPU performance. I haven’t tested my system on a 1080p monitor for gaming. Reviews suggest a slight improvement to around 5800x/5900x might help, but only if you’re already achieving high FPS in CPU-intensive titles. That’s not relevant to my needs, so the 5600x/6000x provides more than enough. Going over 120 FPS quickly becomes less beneficial, so I prefer boosting visuals and enabling ray tracing. That’s why I chose the 3080 Ti. I still play many lighter games where both CPU and GPU are underutilized.
It seems you're wondering about the impact of adjusting settings on performance. Lowering them might boost FPS beyond 120, but it really depends on individual preferences and hardware.