Performance varies during startup versus after a restart.
Performance varies during startup versus after a restart.
Hey there, I'm facing this problem: when I power on my PC and start a game or run a benchmark, my results or FPS are lower than expected for the hardware specs. Restarting doesn't help much—everything works fine then. If I put the PC to sleep and wake it back up, performance drops again, just like before. Here are some specific numbers: 3D Mark TimeSpy shows GPU scores around 24-25k when performance is poor, and about 28k when everything runs smoothly (after restart). For Red Dead Redemption 2, I get roughly 100-110 FPS in bad conditions and 160-170 FPS in good ones. My specs are a Ryzen 7 7800X3D, 32GB 6000MHz RAM, and an RTX 4080. The issue seems to be only with the GPU—my CPU scores stay consistent across all scenarios, but the GPU only improves after a restart. I've tried DDU and a fresh Windows install, but both boot options have slow startup times and BIOS settings are stuck. I've attached photos showing a poor start-up phase and a successful one after a reboot.
Consider adjusting the games for performance mode in the settings, turning off sleep mode. Reset your Nvidia control panel and verify that the power connector is securely connected. Inspect your PCIe slot to ensure the GPU is properly seated. When did these steps begin? Or have they always been part of your setup?
I attempted to re-seat the GPU together with the cables. The issue has persisted since I assembled the PC. I also reinstalled Windows, which reset the NVIDIA settings to their default state. When you disable sleep mode, do you mean setting "Put the computer to sleep:" to Never?
Turn off the quick boot option. If you're using Windows 11, consider installing Windows 10 instead. Also, keep in mind that this change is subtle and likely falls within expected variations during testing. It might suggest enabled fast startup or unusual power settings, but it probably doesn’t affect gameplay noticeably.
Sure, just to clarify, those numbers don't match the test outcomes—about a 70% difference. The results don't support that. I believe it might be related to settings, so let's try what I mentioned earlier. Please share a screenshot of your startup tab in TaskManager.
Hey, boot time is slow on both Windows and BIOS. For the lower frame rates in RDR2, the issue seems to be power consumption. Afterburner reports around 280W, but it drops to 190-200W at 100 FPS. I’ve disabled sleep mode and hibernation too.