What frame rate can I anticipate with a Ryzen 7 1800X and a GeForce GTX 1080 Aorus Xtreme?
What frame rate can I anticipate with a Ryzen 7 1800X and a GeForce GTX 1080 Aorus Xtreme?
Hello everyone, this is my initial post after a period of inactivity. I’ve recently revisited Grand Theft Auto V and believe there are performance issues with how it’s running. At a 1080p resolution, using 2666MHz memory and a 750-watt power supply, I’ve observed that the game isn’t operating as smoothly as it should. Initially, my CPU temperatures are consistently below 41°C and my GPU remains under 65°C. When I set all graphics options to maximum, including advanced settings and MSAA at 8x, my frame rate fluctuates between 60 and 114 frames per second. This fluctuation appears inconsistent, sometimes reaching 100fps before dropping back to 60fps soon after. The system consistently triggers “LIM VOLTAGE” alerts in MSI Afterburner, while my CPU maintains a clock speed of 3.7 GHz, even with temperatures as low as 40°C. Frame times are generally between 7 and 16 milliseconds.
Removing MSAA and advanced settings results in frame rates ranging from 80 to 140 frames per second, particularly within tunnels. However, this frame rate is also unstable and drops randomly without any noticeable stuttering. Again, “LIM VOLTAGE” appears and my CPU clock remains at 3.7 GHz, drawing approximately 58 watts while the GPU reaches 97% utilization and core clocks of 2025 MHz, with memory clocks at 5616 MHz. I have approximately 9GB of RAM and 4GB of VRAM available.
Using “Optimized” settings – similar to above but with normal grass, high post-processing effects and softer shadows– yields frame rates between 99 and 130 fps (while driving). The average frame time is between 7.8 and 13.2 milliseconds. My GPU usage is significantly reduced, around 50%, alongside the CPU operating at 40-45%. “LIM VOLTAGE” continues to be triggered, but my CPU is not boosting and maintains the same temperatures. The GPU does reach its 2025 MHz core clock again, though less frequently than before. The graphics card appears to handle this configuration with relative ease.
The game is installed on a 970 Evo M.2 solid-state drive. I’m curious whether these framerates are typical or above expectations. It's important to note that the game is unmodded. Please let me know if you require any further information.
Thank you, Tom.
Utilize Ryzen Master to achieve an all-core overclock targeting 4.0 GHz. Although initial Ryzen processors performed admirably, subsequent iterations have significantly improved their instructions per clock cycle. A 3600 offers a substantial improvement over an 1800X for gaming, with my system consistently reaching 4.4 GHz. This represents a 700 MHz increase and an estimated 20 to 30 percent enhancement in IPC compared to your current 1800X. Adding another 300 MHz could narrow the difference, but acquiring a Ryzen 3000 series processor might be a more effective strategy if possible, potentially replacing your existing 1800X.