Poor frame rate and instability problems

02-23-2020, 03:48 AM

Hi there, I'm looking for some advice. I've been using this computer for a while, upgraded to a 3070, but still face low FPS and unstable performance. I've updated drivers, reset Windows, restarted the machine. My CPU was benchmarked at 2485.2, which is lower than the reference 2648, though that shouldn't be huge. Temperatures look normal. My system specs include an i7-7700k CPU, a Noctua DH15s RAM (16GB), an RTX 3070 GPU, and an EVGA XC3 SSD. I mainly play Smite and Valorant. Smite often drops to around 90-144 FPS on medium/low settings, causing tearing, while Valorant at low settings gives about 165 FPS. The FPS estimator suggests I should be seeing 367 on high settings. Could anyone share any insights or solutions? I'm currently on medical leave and can't afford to replace the CPU, motherboard, or RAM.

WirelessGhost

02-23-2020, 03:48 AM #1

FuzzyMug
Senior Member

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02-26-2020, 01:16 AM

It might be a minor CPU limitation, as it’s only six years old. A 4-core processor can struggle in 2023, but games like Smite and Valorant tend to run smoothly.

FuzzyMug

02-26-2020, 01:16 AM #2

It might be a minor CPU limitation, as it’s only six years old. A 4-core processor can struggle in 2023, but games like Smite and Valorant tend to run smoothly.

07GmanBEAST07
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02-26-2020, 04:13 AM

I encountered the same issue with 1080 resolution, and it doesn’t seem like a limitation, considering the low graphics settings would likely handle it.

07GmanBEAST07

02-26-2020, 04:13 AM #3

I encountered the same issue with 1080 resolution, and it doesn’t seem like a limitation, considering the low graphics settings would likely handle it.

_IceStar_
Junior Member

03-09-2020, 05:15 AM

Lowering graphics details and resolution shifts the strain to the CPU rather than the GPU. For maximum performance, play at higher resolutions and settings to ease the CPU workload. A 3070 processor will definitely struggle with a 7700k chip.

_IceStar_

03-09-2020, 05:15 AM #4

csige791
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03-10-2020, 09:37 AM

I increased the settings to high, but since my monitor is only 1080p, I kept it that way. I haven’t exceeded 120 frames per second.

csige791

03-10-2020, 09:37 AM #5

I increased the settings to high, but since my monitor is only 1080p, I kept it that way. I haven’t exceeded 120 frames per second.

LuWizHD
Junior Member

03-11-2020, 06:24 PM

This assignment is tied to your 7700K and indicates a CPU limitation.

LuWizHD

03-11-2020, 06:24 PM #6

This assignment is tied to your 7700K and indicates a CPU limitation.

Higuain
Junior Member

03-12-2020, 01:08 PM

It seems you're experiencing similar issues even with a higher budget setup. The 1080 processor might still be limiting performance.

Higuain

03-12-2020, 01:08 PM #7

It seems you're experiencing similar issues even with a higher budget setup. The 1080 processor might still be limiting performance.

Shadow_foxx
Junior Member

03-12-2020, 02:37 PM

When you ran at low settings on that older i3 model—don’t mention it’s an i7—the performance was limited, even for a 1080 card. Switching to a more powerful card still caused noticeable slowdowns because the newer one is much more constrained. The 3070 might also struggle with lower power modes, making things worse.

Shadow_foxx

03-12-2020, 02:37 PM #8