The i7-9700K and 3070 aren't running smoothly in games. You might need some assistance fixing it.
The i7-9700K and 3070 aren't running smoothly in games. You might need some assistance fixing it.
Hi, I have an i7-9700k paired with a 3070 and mostly use Fortnite in performance mode at 1080p. I've noticed frequent stuttering and lower frame rates lately. Looking at videos of my CPU and GPU in Fortnite, they seem to be running much smoother and more consistently than mine. Are there ways to boost performance? Could something be wrong with my hardware? Please help. Here are my specs: i7-9700k overclocked, NVIDIA RTX 3070, 4x8GB at 2400MHz RAM, Gigabyte B365 HD3, Corsair RM850x.
On a B365 board, you can't boost the 9700K's speed beyond its limits. When you say your 9700K is "overclocked" in your post, it means you're pushing it past its factory settings to achieve higher performance. The fact that your RAM is DDR4-2400 will limit how well the CPU performs, especially under stress like stuttering or low duty cycles. You won't match the speeds shown in online videos, since most users with a 9700K use Z370 or Z390 boards where the CPU runs faster with DDR4-3000 RAM.
I would set up software such as HWinfo64 and collect some information. Various metrics like CPU/GPU power consumption, temperatures, clock speeds, and usage patterns can indicate problems. Running the program in the background while gaming may reveal specific issues.
I reviewed tutorials about boosting performance with MSI Afterburner. My starting speed is typically 4.3 to 4.6, according to RivaTuner, especially after adjusting clock speeds during games.
MSI Afterburner is designed for GPU overclocking. It isn't suitable for CPU overclocking. Those speeds are typically lower than the stock settings for a 9700K. The core clockspeed would only increase significantly during demanding tasks like heavy AVX2 processing. Generally, the all-core boost should reach about 4.6GHz. Have you enabled power limits in the BIOS? Would you like to display the HWInfo64 screen for your CPU so we can monitor power usage and thermal performance? You might be limiting performance.
It should always operate faster than the base clock speed. This speed is referred to as the base clockspeed since it represents the lowest performance you'll encounter with default settings when the system is under stress. It's similar to how a baseboard sits at the bottom of a wall or the foundation of a building—providing a stable starting point. The base clock is considered the minimum, while the maximum boost clock is the highest possible. Your CPU should function within this range.