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The RTX 3080 i7 9700k is experiencing stuttering issues.

The RTX 3080 i7 9700k is experiencing stuttering issues.

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IamHenrik
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10-12-2020, 08:25 PM
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Hey everyone.
Right now my setup looks like this:
Graphics card: Asus RTX 3080 Rog strix v2 OC
Processor: i7 9700k
Motherboard: Z390-e
Memory: 32GB Trident z g skill RAM (8x4)
Storage: 3 Samsung SSDs
Operating system: Installed on a 500GB SSD (Samsung 860)
Power supply: Asus Thor 1200W
CPU cooler: nzxt kraken z73
Cooling: 6 Lian Li sl 120 fans
Case: Asus Helios
Monitor: Alienware AW3821DW

I’ve upgraded from a 2080 to a 3080, changed the PSU from 850W to 1200W, and swapped a few fans. Unfortunately, my games are stuttering—especially Witcher 3, Tarkov, PUBG, and Hunt Showdown. It feels like a big FPS drop. In PUBG, my game dropped to 10fps for about 3 seconds before returning.

I tried using a DDU driver cleaner, but it didn’t help. My options are either a full Windows reinstall or replacing the drives with two new NVMe 970 Plus units. I’m hoping I don’t need to replace the CPU or motherboard, but I’m not sure what signs would point to that issue.

I checked Task Manager—it showed my GPU at 3% and CPU at 50-60% for PUBG. When I used Nvidia Overlay, the GPU spiked to 98% and CPU to 50-60%. My temperatures are normal (max 70°C on GPU, 64°C on CPU).

For Witcher, when I load the game and stay still, it runs smoothly, but stepping around causes the screen to freeze for about 0.8 seconds before normalizing. That’s confusing.

Could my GPU be the problem? I have several RGB apps running in the background, but my PC seems fine with them.
Idle CPU usage is around 9-15% (Trident uses about 6%).
If you need any advice, I’d really appreciate it.
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IamHenrik
10-12-2020, 08:25 PM #1

Hey everyone.
Right now my setup looks like this:
Graphics card: Asus RTX 3080 Rog strix v2 OC
Processor: i7 9700k
Motherboard: Z390-e
Memory: 32GB Trident z g skill RAM (8x4)
Storage: 3 Samsung SSDs
Operating system: Installed on a 500GB SSD (Samsung 860)
Power supply: Asus Thor 1200W
CPU cooler: nzxt kraken z73
Cooling: 6 Lian Li sl 120 fans
Case: Asus Helios
Monitor: Alienware AW3821DW

I’ve upgraded from a 2080 to a 3080, changed the PSU from 850W to 1200W, and swapped a few fans. Unfortunately, my games are stuttering—especially Witcher 3, Tarkov, PUBG, and Hunt Showdown. It feels like a big FPS drop. In PUBG, my game dropped to 10fps for about 3 seconds before returning.

I tried using a DDU driver cleaner, but it didn’t help. My options are either a full Windows reinstall or replacing the drives with two new NVMe 970 Plus units. I’m hoping I don’t need to replace the CPU or motherboard, but I’m not sure what signs would point to that issue.

I checked Task Manager—it showed my GPU at 3% and CPU at 50-60% for PUBG. When I used Nvidia Overlay, the GPU spiked to 98% and CPU to 50-60%. My temperatures are normal (max 70°C on GPU, 64°C on CPU).

For Witcher, when I load the game and stay still, it runs smoothly, but stepping around causes the screen to freeze for about 0.8 seconds before normalizing. That’s confusing.

Could my GPU be the problem? I have several RGB apps running in the background, but my PC seems fine with them.
Idle CPU usage is around 9-15% (Trident uses about 6%).
If you need any advice, I’d really appreciate it.

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TrainerGriffin
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10-13-2020, 08:31 AM
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Using either HWINFO or Afterburner: Check usage on each core. If everything looks good, proceed to monitor the GPU as well. You can use HWINFO or Gpu-Z in the sensors tab. Core temperatures, hot spot, and memory junction readings are important. The GPU clock is dropping below the base clock. Performance Cap indicates the reason for the GPU's inability to boost further—there’s usually at least one active factor, aside from the lack of infinite boosting. If that checks out, it might be an issue with the in-game or NVCP settings, possibly a combination of both, though I’m not sure about this case.
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10-13-2020, 08:31 AM #2

Using either HWINFO or Afterburner: Check usage on each core. If everything looks good, proceed to monitor the GPU as well. You can use HWINFO or Gpu-Z in the sensors tab. Core temperatures, hot spot, and memory junction readings are important. The GPU clock is dropping below the base clock. Performance Cap indicates the reason for the GPU's inability to boost further—there’s usually at least one active factor, aside from the lack of infinite boosting. If that checks out, it might be an issue with the in-game or NVCP settings, possibly a combination of both, though I’m not sure about this case.

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