The processor's clock speed decreases from 3.9 GHz to approximately 1.6 GHz during gameplay.
The processor's clock speed decreases from 3.9 GHz to approximately 1.6 GHz during gameplay.
Typically, I only monitor my processor’s performance while gaming when I encounter significantly low frame rates. This issue began today, however, as I launched Spyro Reignited Trilogy; within a minute, my frames dropped dramatically to 30-40, with no apparent cause. The performance then fluctuated irregularly – often jumping from a consistent 60-80 FPS to 30-40 for approximately one minute at a time. I consistently observed my CPU running at roughly 1.6 GHz until I closed the game, which then returned to 3.90 GHz. My system performed perfectly yesterday and this problem appeared suddenly today. I use an MSI laptop with the following specifications: CPU = i5-8300H, GPU = GTX 1050, RAM = 12gb
It appears your central processing unit is reducing its performance due to overheating. As temperatures rise, the processor automatically lowers its operating frequency to minimize heat production and prevent damage. Tracking these temperature fluctuations would be beneficial.