the same frame rate remains (barely worse if any) following the overclock, while all other aspects have enhanced
the same frame rate remains (barely worse if any) following the overclock, while all other aspects have enhanced
Hello everyone!
Here are the details about my PC:
Ryzen 7 1700,
GTX1080ti,
Asus Crosshair VI Hero,
16gb of Gskill Trident Z RAM
I recently updated my BIOS and reset my system to factory defaults because I wanted a clean slate. Assuming further BIOS updates and increased stability for the Ryzen would aid in achieving a better overclock, I decided to push my settings slightly higher than originally.
My chip was initially running at 3.7Ghz, while my RAM was stock. Now it's at 3.9Ghz, and my RAM (rated for 3600Mhz) is currently at 3200 with a clock speed of 14-14-14-14-28.
After testing games before starting the overclock, I noticed my FPS remained almost unchanged (and in one case even decreased slightly). I apologize for the limited testing period, but I didn’t expect it to take so long to stabilize and see noticeable improvements.
In Yakuza 0, my FPS has consistently dropped by about 3 to 4 frames, sometimes reaching as high as 9.
In Battlefield 1, I’ve gained roughly 2 FPS in those areas.
Fallout 4 has remained stable.
FFXV has also stayed consistent.
Please note that all these games are being played at 4k Ultra, which is quite demanding.
Interestingly, outside of gaming, other aspects have improved:
- My Haven benchmark has increased by 350 points.
- My Firestrike One score has risen by around 200.
- I’ve achieved better results in Real Bench and Cine Bench.
- Load times for games are also improving.
So far, I’ve checked the following:
My temperatures are normal – CPU never exceeds 55°C.
I’ve enabled High Performance Mode in Windows.
VSync is disabled.
All drivers are up to date.
Now, I’m uncertain if I’ve hit the limits of my hardware or if my GPU might be the main constraint. I was hoping for some guidance!
Thanks!
I reviewed your message and noticed a missing question mark. If there was one, it might have been overlooked. I think the main point is clear. Turning off my sarcasm, I believe you're okay. It seems you weren't expecting something that would shake things up right now, did you? With 4K resolution and your current configuration, you're performing well. You should clarify the voltages for the processor and the RAM you're using. G'Skill's kits are quite tolerant of overclocking, so I'd like to compare their advertised specs with what you're currently running. You might try recreating a bootable Windows 10 installer using WIndows Media Creation Tools to check if it affects your setup. Finally, did you reinstall your GPU?
I reviewed your message and noticed a missing question mark. If there was one, it might have been overlooked. I think you're okay. It seems you weren't expecting something drastic right now. With 4K resolution and your current configuration, everything looks fine. You should clarify the voltages for the processor and the RAM you're using. G'Skill's kits are quite tolerant of overclocking, so I'd like to compare their advertised specs with what you're currently running. You might try recreating a bootable Windows 10 installer with WIndows Media Creation Tools to check if it affects your setup. Also, did you reinstall the GPU drivers after the refresh?
Ha! That's a reasonable question—maybe I should have double-checked if I missed anything. I wasn't surprised by the big drop in frames in Yakuza, it really caught me off guard. The changes weren't as substantial as I had hoped, probably only a few extra frames, which would have kept me around 60. Maybe I was overestimating what I needed.
At 4k resolution, beyond a certain point the CPU speed becomes less significant. You might notice a difference at 1080p, and even more so at 1440p. It seems Yakuza favored faster RAM with more relaxed timings. Perhaps returning the RAM to its original settings could help restore your frame rate.
At 4k rendering you're limited by your GPU. Consider overclocking your GPU card using MSI Afterburner. The 1080ti works well for this and could boost FPS by up to 10%. I match Jed's advice about keeping the 3600 MHz memory speed stable.