Question CPU wait GPU time increasing in Valorant (and maybe other titles)
Question CPU wait GPU time increasing in Valorant (and maybe other titles)
I recently faced unusual stutters, particularly after a Bios update. Despite updating the chipset along with the BIOS and restarting Windows 11 for a clean slate, it remains challenging to identify the precise reason. I turned on all telemetry graphs in the game, which revealed random spikes in CPU wait GPU time—occasionally every few minutes, other times every few seconds, and at other times it was extremely noticeable, causing my game to freeze briefly.
My system specs are:
- Intel i7 13700KF
- GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super Windforce OC
- Asus Prime Z690-A
- Crosair Vengeance 6400MHz 32CL DDR5
- WD Black SN750
I have tried several solutions so far:
- Switching to xmp1 instead of xmp2 and setting tREFI to 32767
- Deleting the Intel Management Engine Interface Driver and allowing Windows to install the best one by detecting hardware changes
- Installing a new Windows 11 from a USB drive, disabling driver installation in advanced system settings, and running a batch file that blocked automatic updates
- Reverting to an older BIOS version
- Using both the Intel Default Settings and the Asus OC profile
- Resetting and testing with the original BIOS
- Employing an older safe GPU NVIDIA driver (566.36)
- Performing manual CPU overclocking, adjusting voltages, setting Level 7 Loadline
- Disabling C-states, e-cores, and hyperthreading
Currently, I am running the latest BIOS, NVIDIA driver, Intel ME version, and firmware. Benchmarks from Cinebech R24 show CPU multicore performance around 1.6k and GPU around 24k, indicating everything functions well in tests.
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Uninstalling the Intel Management Engine Interface Driver and allowing Windows to install the best one by detecting hardware updates.
You suggested using the newest version available on your motherboard's support site. Open the installer with a right-click and run it as an administrator.
Asus Prime Z690-A
Currently, I'm running the latest BIOS.
For context, what BIOS version do you have installed?
You didn't specify the manufacturer, model, or age of your power supply unit. How is your processor being cooled?
Installing a brand-new Windows 11 from a USB drive, disabling driver installation in advanced system settings, and executing a batch file that prevents automatic updates.
It's recommended to install the operating system offline, then manually add all necessary drivers via an elevated command using the most recent versions while offline. Once done, you can reconnect to the internet.
Suggested update is available from the motherboard's support page, using an elevated command. Right click installer > Run as Administrator. The newest Intel MEI version is now active. For context, your BIOS is likely version 4301. Please share your PSU make, model, and age to determine cooling setup.