Problem with laptop performance?
Problem with laptop performance?
I wouldn't anticipate consistency, yet it still indicates there are problems. The 350-450 range is quite low. With a base clock of 1140 Mhz and a maximum boost of 1300-1500 depending on the model and power settings, it makes sense you're observing poor performance even though the GPU reports full usage. This suggests an issue with the cooling system. You'll likely need to disassemble and reassemble it using fresh thermal paste at the very least. If that doesn't fix the problem, it's possible the laptop is beyond repair, and you may need to consider replacing it.
Perhaps I should attempt thermal again, even though I recently cleaned the laptop's internal components. To be clear, my laptop model is MSI GF65 thin 9SD. Also, I observed that briefly minimizing the game and then reopening it can result in decent to good FPS for a short time.
The driver has had known problems. I would try DDU and return to 566.36.
Driver Information | NVIDIA
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Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrCEPX47vtw&t=492s
Another driver claims to resolve the issues in 576.02, but given Nvidia's recent performance, I'm not convinced it offers much improvement in stability.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9ztK2pFe64
And I'd also make sure the BIOS and chipset drivers are current. Noted that with many Intel business laptops, boosting and base settings often become problematic without a chipset driver update. Also observed that HP business laptops may not boot properly with outdated BIOS versions. These could be devices I support, but similar rules apply to gaming laptops—definitely worth checking. Consider drivers first before updating BIOS, as the process can be tricky, though having a battery reduces the risk of losing power. Just confirm your battery is fully charged before starting the update. Laptops usually require chipset updates regularly, and BIOS updates occasionally to keep up with Windows' optimized features. Worth evaluating both factors.