Performance drops when CPU is under stress
Performance drops when CPU is under stress
Hello, your current setup uses an I7-4770K with the turbo enabled. The base clock runs at 3.5GHz, but it spikes up to 3.8GHz during turbo mode while idle, yet drops to as low as 3.0GHz in-game, leading to significant FPS drops. You’ve already checked and saved two screenshots. Is there a way to resolve this issue using BIOS or Windows settings?
Check your hardware monitor to see CPU temperatures. Speeds drop mainly when the CPU gets too hot, trying to avoid overheating—a process known as thermal throttling. Run the monitor and observe the range. Launch the game, play briefly, then verify temps again. Alternatively, perform a short benchmark test for 5–10 minutes while keeping the monitor active to capture accurate data.
Power restrictions can occur if the BIOS settings are too conservative. Running HWINFO is recommended as it identifies several causes of throttling.
Check for any unusual data or warnings in HWInfo. Ensure all components are functioning correctly and verify system logs for errors.
Run the command, type "Service," pull down the slide, and you'll see Windows open its service. Then go to Device Manager, click on any hard drive, then click Add Legacy Hardware, select System Device, and finally slide down to see the Microsoft option in a small window. Complete the process and let me know if it works.