Stuttering after GPU upgrade
Stuttering after GPU upgrade
I just upgraded my GPU from an AMD R9 390 to an Nvidia RTX 2060. Now I have stuttering on all of my games where there was none before. I performed a DDU in safe mode before swapping the cards. I've tried reinstalling the newest drivers and updating my bios to the latest firmware. I don't see any overheating issues. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Specs:
i5 6600k oc at 4.4
asus z170-a
16gb ddr4 2133
windows 10 64bit
Are the average frame rates improved? What are the lowest values? If the minimums are similar to what you experienced with the R9 390 and the current average is significantly higher, you may notice stuttering. Otherwise, you can check for issues by tracking CPU and GPU usage in tools like MSI Afterburner or GPU-z (the latter also helps identify when problems occur).
I ran 3DMark and didn't see any stuttering during Timespy. My minimums and averages are significantly better than the R9 390. I'm puzzled as higher averages seem to cause stuttering. I'll look into Afterburner and gpu-z later. Thanks for your assistance.
Additional details here. I experience significant stuttering in Metro 2033, but not in Wolfenstein. After applying the monitoring tool in afterburner, I noticed frame times in Metro fluctuated widely, ranging from 9ms to 100ms, whereas Wolfenstein maintained a steady 18-19ms. I'm attempting to connect this with other afterburner metrics, but I'm unsure what exactly to focus on. Overall GPU usage is higher in Metro, while memory consumption is greater in Wolfenstein. The core clock speeds remain similar.
I experienced this issue during the initial six months of owning a GTX 1080.
I vowed not to be an early adopter again, yet I followed the same path with the RTX.
It’s reasonable to conclude that Nvidia conducts tests using the same software we use.
If Timespy is functioning properly, it’s likely a driver or hardware problem—since the card isn’t your video card.
When stuttering occurs, I’ve moved the card to another machine and it usually resolves completely.
Most often, the motherboard is the cause. Upgrading its BIOS comes first; replacing the motherboard is rarely necessary.
Other factors could be related to input/output interfaces.
This happened when I used a 7200rpm HD drive. My high-end CPUs and GPUs required data faster than open-world games could supply.
For open-world titles, simply playing non-open-world games helps identify the issue.
Another possibility is that the CPU struggles to keep up with the GPU’s demands.
This is straightforward to test—lowering resolution and texture quality can reveal if stuttering stops, signaling it’s time for an upgrade.
My RTX card performs well in 3DMark scores but lags in games; it’s gradually improving and should catch up after the next driver update.
I updated my motherboard to the latest BIOS version 3802, released on April 27, 2018. This was done after installing the new card. I tested Metro 2033 with low settings and still experienced stuttering, so it doesn’t seem to be a CPU problem. I might try moving the game to my SSD to check if the issue persists. I believe the problem is likely related to drivers, which could be resolved in future updates. I’ll keep testing for a while. It’s not essential for me to play Metro 2033, but it’s useful for testing since it shows the most severe stuttering. Thanks for your assistance.
I put Metro 2033 in to check the RTX 2080 ti. I needed Directx 10 for a smooth playthrough. The game also has scripting problems when using Directx 11. Right now, my install works on my 1080 ti SLI setup. It runs better on Pascal but not much more.
Thank you for your input. After trying other games, I noticed I perform well in Dark Souls 3, Deus Ex: Mankind divided, and Anthem Demo (unexpectedly). If I experience stuttering, I believe I should be cautious.