The frame rate is extremely inconsistent, please help :(
The frame rate is extremely inconsistent, please help :(
I constructed this setup a few weeks back. It was my first CPU to push beyond its limits. I’m uncertain if there’s an issue with the BIOS or something else, because when I attempt to play Battlefield 5, my frame rate drops dramatically. Whether I increase or lower the settings, I still experience significant drops and stuttering. The performance peaks in the high 80s, then falls into the high 30s to mid-40s, and fluctuates unpredictably without any clear cause.
I’ve taken several steps to troubleshoot: I left cores idle, disabled Vsync, adjusted power settings for performance, updated the GPU drivers, verified there’s no thermal throttling, and checked all components. Still, I’m unsure if the problem lies in incorrect voltages or a faulty part. My goal is to play the game smoothly and consistently without stuttering, so I’m seeking your assistance.
System specifications:
Asus P6X58D-E motherboard
Xeon X5675 6-core/12-thread CPU @ 4.32ghz
2x4GB DDR3 memory @ 1734MHz
GTX 1060 graphics card @ 130MHz core clock and 300MHz memory clock
Raidmax RX1000GH 80+ Gold power supply
256GB Samsung 840 EVO SSD
BIOS overclocking options:
Manual AI Overclock Tuner
CPU Ratio at 25%
Intel Speedstep enabled
BCLK Frequency set to 173Hz
PCIe frequency at 100Hz
DRAM frequency at 1734MHz
UCLK frequency at 3642MHz
QPI link data rate at 6244MT/s
CPU voltage set to 1.375
CPU PLL voltage at 2.00
QPI/DRAM core voltage at 1.3
IOH voltage at 1.16
DRAM bus voltage at 1.5
I haven’t modified the DRAM timing settings.
Are there uniform speeds across all components? I’m asking if the performance remains steady for every part, or if it changes when playing games. I think it’s best to remove any overclocking initially. Run your games to establish a normal baseline. Then gradually add overclocks one by one, observing how each affects performance. This will help identify which settings cause issues.
Are there uniform speeds across all components? I’m asking if everything behaves consistently, whether it’s CPU, GPU, RAM, or if it changes during gameplay. I recommend removing any overclocking initially. Test your games to establish a normal performance baseline. Then gradually add overclocks one by one, observing how each affects the system. This will help identify which settings cause issues.
Are all the speeds uniform across every component? I’m asking whether the performance remains steady for the CPU, GPU, RAM, or if it changes when playing games? I think it’s best to remove any overclocking and test the games to establish a normal baseline. Then gradually add your overclocks one by one while monitoring the impact. This will help identify what causes any issues.
Check if all components maintain steady performance or if they vary during gameplay.
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Are all the speeds uniform across every component? I’m asking whether you experience consistent performance for the CPU, GPU, RAM, or if there’s noticeable variation during gameplay?
I recommend removing any overclocking and testing your games to establish a baseline. Then gradually apply each overclock one at a time while keeping it steady. This will help identify which settings cause issues.
I notice I’m still seeing similar stuttering and roughly consistent frame rates when everything is set to stock.
I’m even more puzzled now.
Ok, are all parts maintaining steady speeds or changing while playing?
Ignore my previous remark. It seems the changes didn’t persist when I reset everything back to stock—it completely altered the overclock behavior...
I’m currently using stock settings now. The frame rate appears stable so far, with no noticeable stuttering, generally staying between 60 and 70 fps. Clock speeds remain consistent.