Turning off power-saving options
Turning off power-saving options
My GPU isn't performing at its best, but the CPU is. Increasing my GPU's overclocking doesn't bring it to full speed either. Temperatures are normal, drivers are current. Are there any BIOS settings that could be limiting the GPU's capabilities? Thanks!
v sync makes your graphics card pause drawing until the previous frame appears on the screen, aligning with the monitor's refresh rate. When your original FPS exceeded the refresh rate without v sync, it suggests reduced GPU activity once it is turned on.
The cards stock speed stands at 1020. In gaming conditions it ranges from 76°c to 65°c, then rises again thanks to the cooling system. I plan to raise the power limit.
What does it mean when the CPU reaches full capacity—100% usage? If any of your CPU parts are hitting their limits and the GPU isn't keeping up, the game might be restricted by the CPU. What's your 6600k clock speed?
It's typically better if your CPU isn't operating at full capacity during games, since that usually indicates no CPU bottleneck and the GPU is the main constraint (which is ideal). What speed does your GPU actually run at while gaming? And could you share your exact graphics card model? I can't find a Sapphire Fury card with a core clock of 1020 MHz.
It's usually better when your CPU isn't operating at maximum capacity during games, since that indicates you likely have a GPU bottleneck rather than a CPU one. The GPU should be handling most of the workload. How much does your GPU actually run at while playing? And could you provide the exact model of your graphics card? I can't locate a Sapphire Fury card with a core clock of 1020 MHz. After tweaking the power limit first, my card reached 1020 MHz under full load. Before that it was around 900-960 MHz at full load. I used MSI Afterburner and increased the power limit by +40. Would this be safe? My card is the 11247-04-40G. It depends on the game. At 100% load it would run at full clock speeds, but the GPU usage monitor would still show spikes.
It should work as long as the temps are acceptable. I'd consider adjusting the GPU's voltage. AMD GPUs usually handle a significant undervoltage at their standard clock speeds, which can lower power usage and heat.
TJ Hooker confirms it should work as long as temperatures remain acceptable. He plans to consider undervolting the GPU and mentions that AMD GPUs can often handle significant undervoltage at stock speeds, which may help with power consumption and heat output.