The game “Far Cry 5” has been resolved.
The game “Far Cry 5” has been resolved.
Frequently in Far Cry 5, my frame rate fluctuates significantly—dropping from a typical average of 85-100 to 60-75 or even 45-60—and this can persist until I close the game or it resolves itself on its own. This typically begins after extended gameplay sessions, approximately two hours long, suggesting that my computer's performance degrades gradually. However, this issue isn’t observed in other games like GTA V or The Witcher 3. These dips aren't sudden spikes, but rather a consistent reduction in my FPS, which is frustrating despite maintaining stable numbers.
I'm running the game at High settings with a 1080p resolution, not utilizing Ultra graphics. My hardware includes a Ryzen 5 2600X processor (unmodified), an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 1660Ti Gaming X (also unmodified), 2x8GB of G.Skill RipJaws RAM at 2133MHz (with XMP disabled), an EVGA 550W G3 power supply, and Samsung 970 Evo Plus and Crucial MX500 SSDs. My motherboard is a B450 Aorus Pro, and I’m using Windows 10 Pro (version 19-something). There are no temperature problems. The RTX 1660Ti reaches a maximum of 64 degrees Celsius while at 99% usage, and the Ryzen 5 hits 55-58 degrees Celsius during gaming, generally staying below 50 overall. VRAM utilization is approximately 2.6GB out of a 6GB capacity, and RAM usage averages around 7.5-8GB.
Experiment with memory configuration by rearranging the RAM modules. Ensure XMP profile functionality is enabled. Consider updating your motherboard’s BIOS, resetting the CMOS settings, and reverting to factory default BIOS configurations. You might also explore manually setting memory timings and voltage. Consult the DRAM timing control section to identify which settings are altered by XMP, and then precisely replicate those values in manual mode. Be sure to specify a DRAM voltage of 1.35v. Additionally, attempt operating at 2933MHz.
It’s advisable to examine Windows' pagefile activity and consider restricting its growth, particularly if it is expanding consistently. The task manager’s “committed size” metric can be used to determine its current size. Note that the pagefile is generally active, frequently storing data for games to retrieve later and its size may increase with certain games. Investigate the timeframe when this growth occurs. Determine how much free space remains on your operating system drive; insufficient space can lead to difficulties if the pagefile continues to expand.
I’ll review your initial suggestion when I have a moment. Thank you. My hard drive is nearly full… the Samsung 970 Evo Plus with 500GB contains only the operating system, Dota 2, and a few programs including Rockstar Launcher and Logitech G Hub – approximately 70-75% of the space is unused.
I’ve spent considerable time playing Far Cry 5, initially using 16GB of RAM before upgrading to 32GB, and I didn’t experience this issue at that time. This occurred while running Windows 7. More recently, I updated to Windows 10 but haven’t yet replayed Far Cry 5. It's uncertain whether the page file is contributing to the problem, and considering your primary storage space isn’t nearly full, I doubt it's the root cause. However, it would be prudent to investigate this possibility nonetheless.
Hello,
Regarding your memory: Is your RAM configured for dual-channel operation? And why have you turned off the XMP profile? Have you experienced any issues when enabling it?
Best regards.
Using XMP caused my computer to frequently freeze and crash repeatedly while playing demanding games (Blue Screen of Deaths and system failures). Disabling XMP prevented these crashes. However, the frame rate problems persist regardless of whether XMP is active or not. It’s a dual-channel configuration, and I didn't raise it initially because the low FPS only happens with Far Cry 5, leading me to believe it’s not a problem stemming from the CPU or RAM.
Rodrox indicated that utilizing RAM at its maximum speed through XMP may negatively impact performance, as the demanding game *FireCraft 5* is heavily reliant on both CPU and GPU processing power. It’s possible that memory speed or stability issues are manifesting within *FireCraft 5*, while other games may not require such high memory bandwidth.
I recommend addressing any XMP compatibility concerns initially, not solely due to *FireCraft 5*, but also because Ryzen processors perform optimally with faster RAM across the board. It’s worth investigating whether the BIOS has been recently updated, and whether your RAM kit is fully supported by your motherboard. If a BIOS update doesn’t resolve the memory problems, it could signify a defective RAM unit. Furthermore, ensure that all of your RAM modules are recognized within the BIOS settings.
I felt the same way! I’d attempt to determine which RAM module was defective, and even if it wasn't advisable, I’d experiment with running the game using only one working stick, toggling XMP settings on and off.
Therefore, investigate to identify the problematic RAM module (memtest is highly recommended).
Take out the faulty stick.
Then, attempt to play Far Cry 5 with only the reliable RAM module; if it runs smoothly, enable XMP for that particular stick and test again. If everything functions properly, the defective module was likely the source of the issue.
I believe it’s a worthwhile endeavor!
Best regards
My memory tests revealed no issues, and I attempted to resolve the problem by updating drivers, formatting my system, reinstalling Windows 10, and even reverting to a BIOS version from July 2019. The only solution was disabling XMP on the motherboard, as my RAM modules are compatible with it.