Switched to a newer Radeon RX 6700 graphics card, though performance dropped during games.
Switched to a newer Radeon RX 6700 graphics card, though performance dropped during games.
I secured a GPU for my old PC hoping for better performance, anticipating higher FPS and smoother visuals. I upgraded to a 650W Thermaltake RGB power supply to match the card's requirements since my previous one was only 500W. After installing the drivers and completing the setup, I expected an enjoyable gaming session. Unfortunately, the situation turned worse. I encountered screen tearing and frequent frame drops. Previously, I maintained around 55 FPS in Valorant at 1600*900 resolution, but now it reaches 200 FPS—yet the drops remain severe, making the experience far less satisfying than playing at 40 FPS. The game displays frames, but they vanish quickly. While I can run games at higher resolutions, the frequent frame drops are extremely frustrating. I've attempted several general solutions without success. Could you assist in resolving this issue?
PC Specs: CPU - AMD Ryzen 5 2400G RAM - Corsair Vengeance 16 GB *1 GPU - Ryzen RX 6700 10 GB (non-XT) Motherboard - B450 AORUS PRO SSD - Crucial BX500 120 GB HDD - Western Digital 1TB PSU - Thermaltake Lite Power RGB 650W Monitor - BenQ GW 2270H (I recently received a newer model under warranty and can't recall the exact name)
I think your processor is running at maximum capacity, causing stutters and frame drops. Try capping the FPS to around 90 and see if it improves. If not, consider upgrading your hardware. Thanks for the tip—someone with a 16GB RAM stick might have noticed something similar!
5500 and 5600 offer the best options for budget upgrade routes. Dual channel RAM would be great, though the CPU is having trouble.
You're absolutely correct! Your CPU seems to be holding on tightly, and you didn't pay enough attention to the RAM specs during purchase, which is causing some problems now. Regarding your question about GPU upgrades, it might be due to bottlenecks, and spending more on additional parts could be a viable solution.
I also overlooked noting that I secured my frames around 60, 80, and 120 FPS. Even though the system is handling 200+ FPS at full capacity, it still had trouble maintaining those locked settings on my PC.
Consider adjusting the frame rate to save CPU power, especially when you don’t need all frames. I’d test a mid-range CPU around 5600 MHz and see how it performs. If it helps, you might be able to stretch your budget further. Otherwise, investing in a decent dual-channel RAM set around $20-40 could pay off later if you need it.
Others have pointed out that the single-channel RAM setup is straining your already-weak CPU. The 2400G, though labeled as a specific model, actually follows the original Zen CPU design. You might want to invest in more RAM if you can, and if possible, upgrade to a newer processor. A 5600 (non-x) would be ideal. However, starting with dual-channel RAM is a good move—it should provide a clear boost. I own a 5700 (non-xt) and run it at 1440p at 150Hz on most games (medium settings). My 6700 performs much better, and since you’re using a 1080p monitor, your GPU isn’t likely the problem here.