your cpu and gpu are running at 40% continuously during gameplay.
your cpu and gpu are running at 40% continuously during gameplay.
It shifts from 20 to 40 with irregular peaks reaching 56, occurring just a few times when everything is running smoothly. Edit: I'm using hwmonitor, Task Manager, and NVIDIA Tools; the differences are around 2-3%.
So just to confirm, the CPU/GPU usage stays below 40% in any games or benchmarks? Your goal is to figure out if the problem lies with hardware or software. A more experienced person would inspect all software settings, from the BIOS to tasks running in Windows. This would involve a long checklist and I believe your time would be better used resetting your BIOS back to defaults and trying a fresh Windows install. If this doesn’t resolve the issue, then the number of steps you can handle yourself is limited, and you might need professional assistance. I think there’s a strong chance it’s a software-related problem. P.S.: If you choose to reinstall your OS, use Rufus to create a new copy and avoid adding any bloatware or utility software from manufacturers. Install drivers manually during a clean Windows installation.
Are you certain a brand new install of widnwos and BIOS reset resolved the issue? If not, consider a BIOS update just in case this relates to the well-known AMD issues. Once that's tried, don't rush to replace parts immediately—first identify the problem by consulting someone more experienced who has access to spare components for testing.
It isn't the GPU or CPU, as I tested both and they functioned well. However, it doesn’t seem to work for the game for some reason—it just doesn’t. Many people see around 70-80% GPU usage in videos, so I’m unsure what to do. Trying older drivers might help. @Jon-Slow
I reached that conclusion after checking the performance metrics step by step. You asked how I determined it wasn’t the GPU or CPU, so I ran tests to isolate each component. Since none of them exceeded 40% usage in any game, I ruled out the hardware as the issue. I planned to replace every part one at a time—motherboard, RAM, and others—to confirm the problem.
There are various factors that might slow down data transfer to the GPU and CPU, preventing them from operating at their full potential. Examine each part while testing. For instance, use HWINFO and generate graphs for sensor readings you wish to track: - CPU metrics (core usage, temperature, thermal limits) - GPU metrics (temperature, core load, memory controller load) - Disk activity of all your drives - Network data rates (DL and UP) for the adapter with internet access - Physical memory pressure and page file utilization (memory detection can be tricky) Could you think of additional useful sensor readings to identify bottlenecks? Capture a screenshot after a few seconds if FPS drops; this may reveal which component is causing the slowdown.