RTX 3070 not functioning at full capacity
RTX 3070 not functioning at full capacity
Essentially, your GTX 1070 has stayed under 50% GPU usage since installation. Minecraft runs at around 40-55 FPS and Fortnite at 80-100 FPS in performance mode. This could be due to a CPU bottleneck. Your setup includes an Intel i5-4460, Corsair CV450, 16GB DDR3 RAM, a 240GB Kingston SSD, and a WD Blue 1TB HDD. The ASUS Strix GTX 1070 is also listed.
Check your CPU utilization per core using tools like MSI Afterburner. Look for any core hitting maximum usage or nearing it—this might indicate a bottleneck.
I'm using the appropriate software to monitor GPU utilization. Your CPU could become a limitation based on your configuration.
Outdated CPU leads to performance issues. You might need a completely different system (like DDR4, a fresh motherboard, and a solid CPU such as an Intel i5 9th gen).
That's exactly my initial idea. I'm considering possibly getting a B450 RAM module and a Ryzen 5500 processor.
You're running GeForce Experience with the Performance Overlay enabled.
Absolutely, that sounds frustrating. The same motherboard has been there for years, and I didn’t upgrade. I’m considering a B450 board with a new 5000 series CPU.