The laptop with Ryzen 9955HX3D, 5090m and 96GB DDR5 5600MHz RAM may be underperforming.
The laptop with Ryzen 9955HX3D, 5090m and 96GB DDR5 5600MHz RAM may be underperforming.
Hi there,
I received a Recoil 16 water-cooled gaming laptop from PCspecialist about two weeks ago. I opted for a 250gb storage option since my previous system had 6TB. This NVMe drive was sourced from a desktop built with an i9 14900k processor, 64GB DDR5 memory at 7000Mhz, and an RTX 4090 graphics card. My previous setup could handle 4K at 127FPS in MSFS 2020 on the highest settings. Previously, my NVMe drives were already running W11Pro, but after upgrading to a new laptop, I replaced them with fresh NVMe drives, removing all Intel components and any potential interference.
I used a fix tool to reinstall Windows, essentially layering it over the existing one. This ensured I retained all my documents, games, and countless files. After that, I followed the recommended software for this custom-built laptop. Once drivers and NVIDIA drivers were installed, I ran Cinebench R23. Initially, I verified that all cores were functional, temperatures were optimal, and performance was tuned for both battery life and heat management.
I disconnected the battery connector from the board and connected the laptop directly to a wall power adapter (around 420W). When I opened Cinebench and ran the multi-core benchmark, the results were surprising. My CPU was delivering around 38k points in Cinebench without any adjustments—something I expected—but my actual performance was much lower, fluctuating between 11,120 and 11,210 points. Temperatures stayed within a safe range of 62-66°C, and the GPU was operating at about 57°C. All cores were hitting around 4.5 to 5.3GHz during testing.
Interestingly, my power consumption was only 30.3W and 29.8W, indicating that my power settings were unrestricted and allowing full performance. No throttling was observed.
I followed the technician’s instructions to update the BIOS and re-flash it, as some systems might require this for stability. I also checked if there were any restrictions in the BIOS settings. Since the BIOS had no limitations and I configured the laptop to use only the GPU (no hybrid mode), it seemed my power settings were not restricting performance.
Could anyone share any insights or suggestions on potential registry adjustments, system checks, or configurations that might help restore optimal CPU power? Also, it would be helpful if you could verify whether installing the original NVMe drive with the OS I had would resolve the issue. If not, please advise what steps to take next.
Thank you all for your time and support!
Your Bios configuration might be useful here
https://imgur.com/a/G5gjMW3
After turning off the SMT control, I managed to reach 11600pts but not beyond that. It seemed like only a few cores were affected, which wasn't much of a change at all. However, major reviewers and YouTubers didn't have to go through this and they were able to achieve 37-38kpts solidly. This laptop CPU stands out as one of the more powerful among desktop CPUs.
Link to some test and reviews:
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Chine...-t...286.0.html
From many people I noticed no significant changes in CPU settings in BIOS, and the CPU still managed to hit around 40kpts.
Another review in Chinese is quite informative if you translate it:
Future-oriented cache "AMD 3D V-Cache" paired with a blazing fast CPU "Ryzen 9 9955HX3D" was used! = "ROG Strix G16" real machine review
RTX5070Ti is also fast, making it a great value machine!!
If your Windows boot disk is just 250GB, consider replacing it with a 1TB or 2TB model. A 250GB drive will have fewer channels and operate more slowly compared to a 1TB drive that might have four times as many channels. Also, if your 250GB SSD is an older Gen.3 format, a newer Gen.4 device will perform better. A complete Windows reinstall would clear any remnants from a prior setup.
Hi there, thanks for your reply.
As discussed, I own a total of 6TB of storage with Samsung Pro, Sabrent Plus, Crucial P5 Plus drives. Three of them are Gen 4 and one is Gen 3, which is the main drive for Windows. All of them offer excellent speeds and strong performance. The issue isn't the drives themselves; it's the CPU. Despite having a 11600pts processor and a 250GB NVMe with fresh Windows installation, I still achieve only 13000pts. Even with a 9955hx3D CPU, I rarely exceed 30.02W draw, which seems to be the limiting factor.
The 9955HX3D has a standard TDP of 55W individually, and with all other parts in your laptop, I anticipate it could exceed 100W under heavy load, particularly when paired with a 280W charger. After the BIOS update, did you apply the Optimized Defaults or proceed right away to adjust settings? Resetting the BIOS to default might be beneficial. Also, turning off Fast Startup—even if it seems unnecessary—could help improve CPU performance based on some user reports.
This laptop comes with a 480w power adapter, which is quite strong. I performed a BIOS update without making any changes, so it should be operating at its default settings right after the installation. Windows has also been freshly installed, and all relevant tests have been completed. Additionally, I updated the AMD drivers for the chipset, including new drivers for the 5090, and used ddu to ensure everything was clean. I ran NVCleanstall to optimize my drivers and adjusted the general rBAR settings from disabled to enabled via the profile inspector. Overall, I’ve noticed impressive performance across games, with FPS close to what I had on my previous 4080/4090 Strix OC models. The laptop is water-cooled, allowing me to achieve some OC results similar to those on a desktop 4090, possibly even faster thanks to GDDR7 and running at 28460Mhz. My GPU core adds an extra 100Mhz, and temperatures stay very low at around 67°C. In MSFS 2020/2024, I achieved smooth gameplay with flybywire A380X or in Inbuilds A350, and even tested it on a Fenix A320. These are extremely demanding systems running high-resolution 8K textures. Using frame generation settings 3x-4x, I reached 70-100 FPS both in and out of line with FSLTL, Navigational ATC, and Premium Sub for voice characters. My system is packed with over 2.5TB of installed mods! The DCS module also came with all the modules, which is impressive considering the size. I have 96GB of RAM to handle everything.
However, I’m puzzled by the CPU performance—only 30.06W in benchmarks and a max of 11,600 points. Fresh Windows 11 Pro gave me around 13,200/13,500 points with another drive, while a backup drive running Windows 11 Pro gave similar results. When I connected my battery back to the laptop, it caused the Nvidia GPU to stop working entirely. In Device Manager, I saw the battery controllers for battery management were disabled, but once I activated both modules, the GPU functioned normally and drivers detected again. It seems strange, but I need to test connecting the battery to see if it unlocks CPU power usage.
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I frequently encounter feedback regarding poor performance in gaming laptops.
Typically, these issues arise when using the device while connected.
A common reason is thermal throttling.
Since laptop coolers are usually compact and underpowered, they often struggle to maintain optimal temperatures.
If you monitor applications like HWMonitor, you can observe the CPU temperatures—checking each core individually.
For Intel chips, a maximum temperature of 100°C in red indicates throttling has occurred.
For Ryzen processors, the threshold is generally around 85–90°C.
When the CPU reaches this level, it reduces its clock speed and power consumption to prevent damage until conditions improve.
At a lower multiplier, your CPU might still operate at full capacity.
What steps can be taken?
Ensure your cooler’s airflow is unobstructed and the fan is functioning properly.
Adjust the Windows balanced power profile settings—preferably set to a maximum of 95% instead of the default 100%.
This change may not immediately affect performance, but it helps maintain stability.