Your system might be struggling due to performance issues. Check for resource constraints and optimize accordingly.
Your system might be struggling due to performance issues. Check for resource constraints and optimize accordingly.
Hey guys, I have been playing Delta Force for a few days since the Demo version came out and I have constant frame drops and the game is like REALLY laggy (goes from 120fps to like 65 in a second then picks back up) in situations where there's a lot of distruction, smoke ect. I have an RX 7800 XT paired with a Ryzen 5 3600, 2x8gb DDR4 Ramwhich yeah ik isn't the best combo but I plan on upgrading to the 9800X3D when it comes out or the 7800X3D if the 9000 is disappointing but for the time being some games like Delta Force and Alan Wake 2 are legit unplayable even on my SSD. Is it because of the bottleneck on the CPU or do I need a faster SSD? (I have a 960gb Kinsgston A400)
Check CPU and GPU activity using monitoring tools like MSI Afterburner or Rivatuner. Observe CPU and GPU stats, and enable GPU usage graphs to spot dips. A significant drop in GPU usage suggests a potential bottleneck.
Does it slow things down? Absolutely, a definitive yes. The extent varies with the display settings. It would likely struggle at 1080p and 1440p, but even 4K would still feel limited. At around 3600fps it matches a Ryzen 5500 performance. Consider following the MSI afterburner advice. Yes, it does create a bottleneck. Upgrading to something like 7800x3d or 9800x3d would be ideal, though 5700x3d is a more budget-friendly choice while keeping the current setup. For higher resolutions during gaming, you might need at least 32GB of RAM. If you keep other programs running, you should still manage with your existing system. Regarding storage, even a standard 2.5SATA SSD can help speed up data access for games. A faster SSD would mainly boost loading times. As for fixing it temporarily, increase graphics settings to their maximum, use higher resolutions (1440p or 4K), cap frame rate between 60-75fps for single players, and aim for an FPS that stays close to the top but not excessively high.
Review the game settings for ways to reduce detail in these effects. Particle effects, such as smoke, can be resource-heavy and may lead to performance drops. It’s probably best to play a beta version (delta force) and use a poorly optimized port like Alan Wake 2.
What resolutions are you playing at? You can also check throttle information on HW info, they have indicators like thermal/Power limit. It may also be a ram limit since 2×8 is not really impressive. Changing SSD will only help game/levels to load faster, personally had cyberpunk on a usb3.0 nvme external drive and suffered no lag at all. Of course since you are playing a Demo, you should probably just blame the bad optimization.
Check CPU activity during gameplay to gauge performance limits. Keep an eye on memory consumption, as 16 GB isn’t sufficient for modern triple-A titles and might lead to lag, particularly on slower storage.
I keep talking about PresentMon and its "GPU Busy" over frame time chart. A great way to spot when the GPU is idle or waiting. Still, it’s easy to see why a 3600Hz clock speed makes a difference.
Using a 165Hz refresh rate on your 1080p Asus Tuf monitor offers smoother visuals and better responsiveness.
You likely require RGB settings; otherwise, your whole system would be limited at the hardware level.