poor results underperforming not meeting expectations
poor results underperforming not meeting expectations
Good afternoon! Six months ago I got my 3070 and I suspect something isn’t right. I’m not achieving the performance I expected or thought I would. Before this model, I had a 1660 Ti that performed just as well or better in certain games. My setup includes: [ICODE]Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Hexa-Core 3.4GHz w/ Turbo 3.9GHz Motherboard: Micro-ATX ASUS EX-A320M-GAMING RAM memory: G.SKILL Aegis 8GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3000MHz CL16 Graphics Card: MSI GeForce® RTX 3070 VENTUS 3X OC 8G HDD/SSD: 1 SSD M.2 1TB + 1 SATA 250GB SSD + 2 HDD 1TB Source (PSU): BitFenix Whisper M 750W 80+ Gold Cooling: AMD Wraith Stealth Operating System: Windows 10 Pro[/ICODE] Monitor Specs: [ICODE]1440p 165Hz[/ICODE] Initially, I thought the CPU might be limiting things. But after watching builds with similar specs but better results, I started doubting the RAM or another component. However, while upgrading my PSU from 430W to 750W, some issues appeared. On the first day, Windows only recognized a RAM stick. After swapping slots and turning it off, it worked fine. The next day it beeped saying no GPU detected. I powered down, removed the GPU, and reinserted it—still at 1660 Ti. Eventually, I began questioning the stability of my motherboard. Now, after six months, I’m unsure if any damage exists that’s causing overall instability or worse performance. But no other issues have occurred. Thank you for your help!
I had around 150 units with a frame rate of 3600/3070. It wasn’t particularly stable, but most runs hit around 190 FPS. I pushed everything to 1440p, capped the frame rate at 120, and it surprisingly held steady—only a few dips to about 118, though rarely. I didn’t overclock and kept the GPU slightly underclocked. Probably some background activity caused the variations, maybe not major updates. It’s a bit confusing where these differences come from. Would you consider removing all overclocks and running a few Superposition tests with 4K settings? That would give us a solid baseline for performance and stability.
It was the sole reason I downloaded and played it for a few weeks. Yes, yes—it really did, one of the worst games I’ve ever played (I hate FPS shooters, that didn’t help, lol). Performance was decent overall, not surprising given the low-quality graphics; there are some nice touches here and there, but the textures are pretty average. Short version: the performance matched what you’d expect, maybe even a bit better than it should have been.
This setup is clearly struggling with the CPU, likely due to a 3070. You'll need to upgrade to a new processor or a more powerful one. The Ryzen 3000 series isn't ideal; Intel's 10th and 11th gen models offer better performance at a lower cost. There might be other factors involved, but many games struggle with a 2600 in this configuration. The A320 board could be the main issue. Even older boards like the X370 have significant problems with Ryzen 2000/3000. With Zen3, even a 400-series chip can cause trouble. For a 2021 purchase, a 6-core processor is usually sufficient, though some newer titles require more. The 10850k is expensive near microcenter, but if you're not nearby, cheaper options like the 10700 or 11700 are better. Aim for 8 to 12 cores based on your budget. The 10700/10850k and 5900x provide the best value. If you opt for Zen3, stick with a 500-series chip—B550 is a good choice if you're under $250-$300. Zen3 or modern Intel chips will significantly improve performance. Enjoy your current setup, but consider upgrading soon for better results.
I saved it a while ago on my 8700k to check how it performed for another user. I didn’t run into any issues with speed, though I wasn’t entirely sure what I was doing. I went around a football stadium trying not to get hurt and just checked the FPS, haha.