Unexpected decrease in frames per second

Lob_Barry
Junior Member

07-02-2018, 07:02 AM

I experience a very basic build. Every time I play games, the frame rate stays around 30-60 FPS. After a while, it drops to 1-5 for about 10-20 seconds and then recovers. This pattern repeats over time. I've reinstalled Windows, updated drivers, but the issue persists. Could it be related to a BIOS problem? My specs are: MSI B450, Pro Max Ryzen 3200G, 4+4 cores, 2400 MHz, 450W PSU. Anyone have advice? Updated September 25, 2021 by Shour0v

Lob_Barry

07-02-2018, 07:02 AM #1

Capuzzi
Member

197

07-02-2018, 09:31 AM

Tell me about your storage configuration and the specific game you're playing. I'll do my best to understand!

Capuzzi

07-02-2018, 09:31 AM #2

Tell me about your storage configuration and the specific game you're playing. I'll do my best to understand!

Marinated
Senior Member

666

07-10-2018, 04:58 AM

I have a 128GB M.2 drive (brand uncertain) with a 1TB TRANSEND HDD. It’s currently running FarCry 3, and I’ve encountered the same issue even with Assassin’s Creed II. That seems quite odd.

Marinated

07-10-2018, 04:58 AM #3

I have a 128GB M.2 drive (brand uncertain) with a 1TB TRANSEND HDD. It’s currently running FarCry 3, and I’ve encountered the same issue even with Assassin’s Creed II. That seems quite odd.

xFunnyman
Member

192

07-11-2018, 08:44 AM

I have a 128GB M.2 drive (brand uncertain) with a 1TB TRANSEND HDD. It’s currently running FarCry 3, and I’ve encountered the same issue even with Assassin’s Creed II. That seems quite odd.

xFunnyman

07-11-2018, 08:44 AM #4

I have a 128GB M.2 drive (brand uncertain) with a 1TB TRANSEND HDD. It’s currently running FarCry 3, and I’ve encountered the same issue even with Assassin’s Creed II. That seems quite odd.

xXfooser36Xx
Junior Member

07-12-2018, 07:25 AM

Because you're running on an iGPU/APU with just 8GB RAM, it's possible the memory limit will be reached and your system might crash. I recommend using software that lets you monitor CPU, GPU, and RAM/VRAM usage during games to detect when performance drops near 7.5GB before frame drops occur.

xXfooser36Xx

07-12-2018, 07:25 AM #5

soldier_craft
Member

242

07-13-2018, 09:41 PM

Bro assassins creed 2 isn't overly demanding on your system, but this issue persists even when using the lowest graphics options.

soldier_craft

07-13-2018, 09:41 PM #6

Bro assassins creed 2 isn't overly demanding on your system, but this issue persists even when using the lowest graphics options.

Char1ie_XD
Senior Member

578

08-01-2018, 01:28 AM

The minimum requirements for Assassins Creed 2 are 2GB of VRAM. Windows typically allocates 4GB even when idle, which alone would consume about 6GB of RAM—roughly 75% usage. It’s possible other applications are also consuming the rest.

Char1ie_XD

08-01-2018, 01:28 AM #7

Beavz
Member

208

08-08-2018, 01:24 PM

I tracked the temperature while also observing RAM consumption; all metrics remained consistent during the frame drop.

Beavz

08-08-2018, 01:24 PM #8

I tracked the temperature while also observing RAM consumption; all metrics remained consistent during the frame drop.