Performance issues under maximum settings Game lag and instability at high configurations
Performance issues under maximum settings Game lag and instability at high configurations
I've been working on fixing a problem where games feel stuttering and lack smooth performance unless I lower the settings. I currently have an RTX 3090, RYZEN 7 7800X3D, and 32GB of DDR5 6400 RAM. In high settings, I usually hit 150+ FPS at 2K but still experience choppiness unless I reduce the settings. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Specifically which games? Just lowering your RAM speed to 6000MT/s. At 6400 you'll default to 2:1 mode, which introduces significant memory latency—especially on single CCD chips—without extra bandwidth. You can switch to 1:1 manually if your CPU supports it, though this isn't guaranteed. If you're not concerned, 6000 should suffice. Consider using frame time detection tools like FrameView to observe the low values and get a clearer picture of performance.
In CoD MW2019 I used V-Sync which limited my FPS to 165. On 10-02-2024 at 02:41:07 the benchmark finished, rendering 33,162 frames in 201.281 seconds. Average frame rate was 164.7 FPS, lowest was 163.0 FPS and highest 166.5 FPS. About 1% of frames ran below 112.1 FPS and 0.1% below 82.5 FPS.
Those 1% and .1% lows aren’t too severe compared to what I’ve seen, though still noticeable enough to catch attention. It seems more likely a game-specific issue rather than a hardware problem, since hardware issues tend to be much more serious. You might try the usual steps—restarting and reinstalling drivers—to check if it’s a driver-related concern, but it probably isn’t. Looking at Reddit, this kind of issue isn’t uncommon within the game, so consider that when interpreting the situation.
I later tested the same test in Palworld and saw it was significantly worse—it feels almost unplayable now. I’m hoping buying a new GPU won’t be necessary since this one cost a lot and I’ve only owned it for about a year. Here are the results: the first run at low settings showed 154.8 FPS with a minimum of 123.4, while medium settings averaged 144.3 FPS with a max of 165.2. The low frame rate dropped to 71.8 FPS and below 5.1 FPS in the worst cases. On the other hand, the medium settings performed better, especially at higher frames. I noticed it felt smoother and less choppy with V-Sync enabled. 10-02-2024, 03:24:30 Palworld-WinGDK-Shipping.exe benchmark completed.
I've experimented with running HWinfo64 but am unsure about the steps. I adjusted my RAM speed to 6000 and it didn't boot properly, showing a red DRAM indicator on the motherboard. After disconnecting the CMOS battery, I tried using one stick of RAM, which worked eventually. However, the RGB lights on my RAM still flicker, and the red DRAM light appears during startup. I realized I skipped updating the BIOS before removing the RAM.
Normal things are occurring. The indicator shows memory training is active, which should reset each time you restart the system. What hardware are you using? When you first open it, you'll see this warning message: enable the "Sensors-only" option and press start. After launching, a new window will appear with a similar layout. The bottom right contains four controls—clocks, a paper with a plus sign, a gear, and an X. From left to right, these options reset stats, begin logging sensors, open settings, and close the app. Pressing the log button prompts you to choose a save location; it continues monitoring until you confirm again. You might also want to verify your BIOS version, as confirming the flashback can be done through tools like CPU-Z under the mainboard section labeled "BIOS Version."
I think you did it right and received a helpful report. It’s worth noting that my RAM was adjusted to 4800 due to some concerns about the BIOS. I’m currently running a Gigabyte Aourus B650 Elite Ax ice motherboard with BIOS version F21-AMD AGESA Combo AM5PI 1.1.0.1. Additionally, I wanted to mention that obtaining the HWINFO file for TDM on MW2019 felt smoother than before. This could also be related to issues I experienced prior to upgrading my motherboard, CPU, and RAM a few weeks ago. Here are the HWINFO results you asked for. Thanks!
I’m reviewing the HWInfo64 report now, and everything looks normal. I note that XMP is active and you’re operating in 1:1 mode, which could contribute to performance concerns if memory isn’t stable. Running the Y-Cruncher VT3 stress test for an hour may help identify frequency-related memory issues. If you’re using an older OS transferred from another system, that might be the root cause. Switching between systems occasionally can lead to problems, so consider reinstalling at the first sign of trouble.