Usage stays below 100% for GPU, CPU, or RAM, though certain games struggle to reach frame limits.
Usage stays below 100% for GPU, CPU, or RAM, though certain games struggle to reach frame limits.
I've observed that with titles like Monster Hunter Wilds or Cyberpunk 2077, I achieve full GPU performance, which is ideal. But for Stray or Monster Hunter Rise, even at high settings, I don’t see the same level of utilization. I thought a CPU limitation was the cause, but none of the cores were reaching their limits. RAM usage rarely hits 16 GB either. I've reset the PC, changed drivers, uninstalled software, and cleared bloatware—still no improvement. Recently, my computer froze completely and then restarted itself repeatedly, which is unusual. Although this seems to be a one-time problem, it’s puzzling since I didn’t trigger it. Some older games struggle with newer hardware, but these titles aren’t that outdated. Any suggestions?
Just because the CPU isn't running at full speed doesn't automatically mean it's the main issue. The Ryzen 7700 pairs well with the 5070 Ti, and I noticed a noticeable boost in FPS when replacing my 7700x with a 9800X3D. I own a 9800X3D along with an overclocked RTX 4080—most games rarely push my CPU beyond 50%, and in several titles the GPU doesn't always reach full capacity either. It's common for usage to stay between 70-90%. My GPU has a 320W TDP, but it often drops to 230-250W even at high framerates. Sometimes the real bottleneck isn't your hardware but the game or engine if it's not optimized well. Achieving 100% GPU usage in every title is unrealistic.
Thank you for clarifying. Your question is understandable—what you observed might change depending on the specific setup. The percentage of GPU usage can vary based on system load and workload. If you're seeing around 30%, it could still be within normal ranges, but confirming with your hardware specs would help ensure accuracy.
Check the available frame rates for each game. Stray typically caps around 60 FPS, but it can vary slightly depending on settings and hardware.
I rely on the NVIDIA overlay/Task Manager for GPU stats and Steam Overlay for frame rates. Each tool supports only one, which is why they don’t work together. I’ve seen the fluctuations sharpen up around 35 to 50 frames.
I've adjusted the display to unlimited range, and it has surpassed the values shown in the image you shared.
This seems unusual. The right side indicates 3 FPS while the left shows 78. Clock speed appears normal, but power consumption is lower than expected. I plan to analyze it more thoroughly using MSI Afterburner and its overlay, as that’s the tool I rely on most. It’s 12:30 AM here, so I can’t help immediately. However, I’m ready to assist further tomorrow and set up MSI Afterburner for a detailed check. We can discuss it quickly via Discord if you’d like. Tomorrow. Add me: Hinjima