System runs smoothly without overloading CPU or GPU during gameplay.
System runs smoothly without overloading CPU or GPU during gameplay.
My problems began a few days back. When I started GTA V, it ran extremely slow and almost stopped playing. It was puzzling since I’d been enjoying the game smoothly with the same settings for nearly a month without any issues. Other titles also face similar difficulties, even those that aren’t demanding much performance. I checked my CPU and GPU usage and saw them swinging wildly between 90% and zero. Usually they stay steady around 85%-100%. I’ve tried almost everything except a full factory reset so far. This sudden change is really frustrating because I had no problems before. I’d really appreciate any advice since figuring this out on my own has been stressful. My machine is an Asus Nitro 5 with Intel Core i5-10300H, 8GB RAM, GTX 1650.
Verify the temperature readings and confirm the laptop isn’t heavily throttling. Also, ensure gaming sessions are run on the laptop connected to a wall outlet, as this prevents major performance drops.
The CPU maintains a temperature of about 85-90°C while the GPU operates less intensely, dropping to around 70°C now. Previously, both components reached approximately 90°C. I usually connect everything to standard power supply.
I possess the perfect opposite of that laptop! The R5 4600H and 1650 model. Switch to Nitrosense (press the odd N key near the number pad) and check your AC wall power configuration. If it's in power-saving mode, change it to performance and it should resolve the issue.
I confirmed it runs smoothly on high performance, and just to check, I changed the setting to high performance under the battery tab before switching back to AC. I've been trying different configurations because the game loads quickly and previously had major performance problems when using other settings. It seems like a noticeable improvement—though I'm not sure if it's random or something specific happening with battery power while playing. I'll restart the game to see how it behaves next.
Hmm, perhaps the problem you experienced with your old laptop is similar to what I had—clocks would reset to low speeds like 300 Mhz on wall power, and the only solution was a restart. Keep an eye on your clocks and remember that GTA V isn’t the most efficient version.
It seems the situation wasn’t what I expected. My CPU stayed around 40%, but the GPU dropped from full to zero quickly. Neither reached any overheating threshold. The issue with the game was that I’ve played it before without problems, now it’s unplayable—similar for others like OW. I’ve restarted multiple times, updated drivers and Windows, but I’m unsure what’s causing it since the CPU never exceeds 50% during games, which should be steady at 90%.
What about your energy use? Have you adjusted the TDP or boost settings on your CPU? (It’s a bit unclear since XTU and Ryzen Adj are quite different.) In laptops, it mainly depends on performance levels, power draw, and clock speeds (Though as you mentioned, your processor gets quite hot—just to give an example, my 4600H usually stays around 81°C and stays between 60-70, so maybe check if it’s throttling?)
The 90°C temperature is quite high, so I’m only able to keep it stable by placing it on my desk to maintain airflow. All power settings should be set to maximum, though I’m still experiencing the problem. It seems my CPU might be running at a lower speed, but I’m not sure how to handle that.