Optimize performance with these software tips to boost GPU usage.
Optimize performance with these software tips to boost GPU usage.
I conduct stress tests using Port Royal and Times Spy, keeping my GPU near 99% usage. While playing Borderlands 2, Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Horizon Zero Dawn, and other titles, my GPU drops to as low as 2% utilization with 20 FPS for no obvious cause. If my FPS falls below 20, the game crashes. My hardware specs are: Intel 5600X, AMD Ryzen 9 6900X, B550 Aorus Pro, 32GB RAM at 3600MHz, 1TB SSD, 1000W PSU, Windows 10. I’m seeking software tweaks or settings adjustments to try before giving up. Could you share recommendations? For example, Borderlands 3 required switching to DirectX 12 mode for better performance; running in Borderless windowed mode helped Legos and Borderlands 2 avoid crashes. Please leave a comment below with more ideas.
I don’t recognize that ultra-low-power setting. Is it part of BIOS? Does it relate to Windows? Is it specific to AMD software? Also, I’m currently using 1440p at 32 inches with a 165Hz refresh rate—though my Gigabyte monitor isn’t great for those specs, that’s just another topic later.
You can adjust settings in the registry editor or software such as MSI Afterburner. However, given the 1440p resolution, this might not apply. Trying v-sync could help, though it may cause problems with a high-end GPU. Installed chipset drivers from AMD? RAM using XMP? Updated BIOS?
Your 32 GB of Crucial 3600mhz CL14 RAM is functioning well, but the system is showing minor overclocking in AMD software. V-sync is disabled across most games for two main reasons: you’re likely achieving higher frame rates (often above 165 fps) and your monitor incorrectly reports a 60 Hz display. V-sync doesn’t improve performance and hasn’t helped when troubleshooting drops below 60 fps. It’s possible the issue lies in game optimization, settings, or unknown software affecting GPU speed. Check if any recent updates or drivers could be influencing this behavior.
Sure, list the software already running. It's tough to tell from here, with so many possible culprits, right? You might even need to reinstall Windows and only add games for testing... And don't forget to reset the CMOS.