They operate below full capacity but aren't maintaining steady frame rates.
They operate below full capacity but aren't maintaining steady frame rates.
I'm checking my hardware stats with RTSS. My setup includes an i7-8700k and a 4070Ti. I have 32GB DDR4 RAM, an EVGA G5 1000W GPU, a Fractal Torrent case, a Samsung 970 M.2 SSD, and a DH-15 cooler. The monitor runs at 165Hz with G-Sync. Everything was set up using the Blur Busters guide I found online. The problem is that my frame rates aren't stable—my 1% lows and 99% averages keep changing, usually hovering near 160 FPS, but mostly around 160. My 99% average stays around 130, while the 1% drops to about 20. This happens with games like Halo Infinite, Minecraft, Returnal, and Witcher 3. It feels a bit off, like something is stuck in my system. The GPU usage never goes over 30%, temperature is about 40°C, CPU stays under 60% and around 60°C. If the usage isn’t at its maximum, why aren’t I seeing perfect frames?
Your CPU utilization per core is moderate. The overall usage isn't significant unless it approaches 100%, which usually means only a few cores are at full load while others remain idle. Most applications can't take advantage of many threads simultaneously.
CPU limitation... Even with over four cores, gaming doesn't fully utilize them because not all threads can be used. When cores are slow—like yours compared to modern standards—it restricts GPU performance. This issue appears even with the strongest CPU at low settings or in poorly optimized titles (such as Dragon Dogma 2).
Observe CPU-induced bottlenecks leading to uneven frame rates. This issue may arise when using a current 4070Ti alongside a CPU from a child's room.
When using a mid-range GPU with a low-end CPU at low resolutions, a significant performance gap is likely.
It depends on your specific needs. If you're mainly using 1440p and want to save on costs, you might not need the latest CPU and motherboard upgrades. Just make sure your current setup can handle the performance you require without breaking the bank.
You have the ability to display usage for each thread individually. This is found in Afterburner properties under the Monitoring section, located toward the bottom of the list.