RTX 2060, i7 10750h, 16GB RAM – struggles with low frame rates in Rust, Tarkov, and League
RTX 2060, i7 10750h, 16GB RAM – struggles with low frame rates in Rust, Tarkov, and League
I bought a laptop with these specifications: an i7 processor, RTX 2060 graphics, 6GB RAM, 16GB SSD, and Windows 11 with the newest updates. I've played various games, but most perform well except for Rust, Tarkov, and League of Legends. Adjusting settings in Rust didn't seem to help much. I tried several fixes—changing power management in NVIDIA control panel, testing different game configurations, modifying power plans, disabling CPU turbo, ensuring the laptop stays plugged in, using DLSS On/Off. With MSI, I used Dragon Center but got no improvement. Reinstalling NVIDIA drivers via DDU worked, giving the latest game-ready drivers. I noticed the GPU VRAM appears nearly full, which is unusual. It seems odd, but I'm curious about possible solutions. Tarkov tends to run at 45-50 FPS even with low settings, while League averages 80-90 FPS on benchmarks for similar specs. My main worry is Rust, as it's my primary game.
Checking the DirectX version used, it seems to be 11 for video support. It appears this is running on a DirectX 11 game.
It's definitely DX11, that's correct. Rust supports DX11 for rendering.
Update on the status, I tried to compare the game with Intel CPU turbo boost enabled in "Efficient Aggresive." I saw around 15 fps improvement in Rust, but the CPU temperature jumped to 95°C. That’s why I turned off the turbo boost earlier. It could point to a CPU bottleneck. From what I know, my CPU runs at 2.6GHz normally, and turbo boost pushes it up to 1.5GHz for a balance between heat and power use. Here’s a screenshot from HW Monitor.
Examining the chip reveals a 6/12 rating with a 5.0ghz boost, while the base performance is closer to half of that. The 45w maximum power suggests it’s designed for high performance but likely struggles to sustain 5.0ghz for long periods—perhaps only seconds. Given the large jump in speed and low power, it probably isn’t suited for demanding tasks like gaming. For better results, a more powerful chip with higher base speed would be better. If cooling options existed, they might help, but it’s a laptop, so airflow is limited. I wonder if some premium watercooling solutions could improve things, though they seem unreliable.
I’m curious if lowering the voltage could assist with heat dissipation. It might provide more power for extended use. However, there seems to be insufficient cooling in the device, which is likely the usual issue with 10th generation laptops.
This process isn't something I'm familiar with, so I can't confirm its safety. It typically involves adjusting voltage levels to improve performance or reduce noise. Common tools include specialized software for calibration and monitoring. Always consult guidelines before proceeding.
It feels like a reverse boost, using identical components but in opposite direction. The most recent attempt was on a Haswell i7, and everything seems to have shifted since then. There are experts who understand it, but I’m not among them. There should be many detailed resources available. It’s not one of the most erratic efforts to enhance memory speed that I’m familiar with.