gpu usage

Forum discussion tagged with gpu usage.
  1. S

    Question Random periods of high GPU usage causing stutter/lag after hearing loud pop from PC

    So I got this PC about 3 and a half years ago, and it has been working fine until recently. Now I have this issue where the GPU essentially gives up for about 5-20 minutes at random times. It doesn't happen often, and I cant replicate it no matter how much stress I put on the PC, it's very...
  2. F

    Question Very low GPU usage in games, but in benchmarks everything is fine ?

    First of all, I'd like to emphasize that I've been struggling with this issue for a very long time, and I'm not even sure where to begin. I've already contacted NVIDIA support, and while they were eager to help, their suggestions didn't make much of a difference, and nothing changed. I'll try to...
  3. Kuplungúr

    Question 6900XT Red devil acting weird

    Is my 6900XT faulty? Tomorrow I think I will bring it back to the vendor, but here's what's up: I bought this to increase my 4K framerates while playing on tv (changing from 2080S but DDUd everything, all clean, all fine). However from the very first time I installed it it is very strange to...
  4. R

    Question Modern Warefare 2 GPU fluctuates

    Anyone have a problem with low usage on mw2? Every game my usage is awful at the start of the game, it goes down to 40% and literally unplayable for about 2min then my usage goes back to 80/85% back to smoothness, the same happened to me in the beta This is the only game i have problems with so...
  5. ReHack

    Question GTX 650 low usage specifically on Rainbow Six Siege

    Recently I've been getting very bad framerate and frametime on Rainbow Six Siege, and I believe it's because my GPU is being under utilized, on other games I play like genshin impact or tekken 7, my gpu is being fullly utilized, but somehow, it only has low usage on siege, and because of this my...
  6. C

    Question 3080 GPU Usage drops to 0 ?

    So i have been experiencing Random FPS drops, so i downloaded HWinfo and ran some benchmarks and in conclusion the gpu usage drops to 0 for a split second causing lag spikes. Things i have tried to solve this: Changing a ton of bios settings ( changed nothing ) Changed in game settings (...
  7. xpridex

    Question GPU usage fluctuations, Fps drops, and texture popping or poor LOD (bad distance draw) ?

    Hello, I got an Rtx 3070(paired with a ryzen 5 2600) for a few weeks now and im experiencing gpu usage fluctuations in almost every games.(Stray, spiderman, rdr2, Sea of thieves...and many more).. it happens every time i look at a certain building or environment that have things to render or...
  8. Martim Melo

    Question GPU usage drops and becomes unstable

    After playing a few minutes of an game , my gpu "crashes" and the frames drop from 120 stable to 40 very unstable cpu: i7-9750hf gpu: gtx 1650 laptop https://i.postimg.cc/NMS6kzcn/image-2022-07-31-130626028.png https://i.postimg.cc/Fsjy0pnP/image-2022-07-31-130655639.png Does any one know...
  9. S

    Question Rtx 3080 not running above 50% usage in almost every game

    In almost every game I run my GPU doesn't go over 50% max usage and most of the time its under 40%. I have set most of my 3d settings to max performance in GeForce control and set power management to max performance as well. I'm wondering if its a bottleneck issue. SPECS: Asus tuf 3080 gpu...
  10. ReHack

    [SOLVED] How do I make Genshin Impact use my GPU more ?

    Before, Genshin Impact used 95-100% of my gpu and was very smooth to play with (consistent 57-60 fps with gives a bit to zero stutters during gameplay). Now, it only uses 83% GPU max, and at times suddenly drops to 15% or 30% which makes it super laggy and stuttery (51 fps walking, battles...
  11. U

    [SOLVED] Rtx 3080 ti - low gpu usage

    I just upgraded to a 3080 ti and notice that in some games my gpu usage fluctuates between 70 and 90% gpu usage. I'm not sure why and I have updated drivers, mobo bios, and all windows updates . I heard that cpu might be a bottleneck but I'm running a 3900x and didn't think that this cpu would...
  12. loltonik

    [SOLVED] My pc is underperforming and i think its because my gpu has high usage

    Recently i upgraded my CPU, motherboard and ram but since then my pc is extremely laggy and games have lower fps, this is my benchmark https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/51139306. Is there any solution?
  13. SolonQ

    [SOLVED] Games dropping to 0% GPU Usage.

    Mostly all the games I play, there are sudden moments where my GPU and sometimes the CPU usage drops to 0% which causes my game to freeze/stutter for like 30 seconds. I've done a lot of researching and people claim it's the ram. I run Memory Diagnostics and it said nothing was wrong with it, so...
  14. CrazyKaktuss

    [SOLVED] Fps drops and stutters on a decent PC

    I've been dealing with this for a very long time, but still no solution... In all the games I play I get fps drops/stutters, on some games its unplayable, and its only a slight stutter on others... The worst performance I get is when I play a game like fortnite... My PC components: Ryzen 7...
  15. L

    [SOLVED] Low FPS Until Multiple ALT-TABs?

    Hi, So I've been having a problem with my framerate in games on a new laptop that I just got a few days ago. As seen on the pictures that I took (I couldn't record them), my games are usually low on fps most of the time. However when I alt-tab multiple times (or fast enough, I still haven't...
  16. CheffNgMundo

    [SOLVED] Low CPU and GPU usage while gaming with V Sync off ?

    Hi, I just want to ask if this low CPU and GPU usage is normal while V Sync is off, even though my CPU and GPU temps are below 80c. I am playing Dota on borderless windowed, v sync is off, the max frame rate is set to 240, the graphic is set to low, and only getting 50-100 fps. On idle, my clock...
  17. xbillson

    Question 6900 XT: Low GPU usage and low FPS ?

    Specs Amd Asus 6900xt LC R9 5900x 32gb Ram GDDR4 3200mhz Samsung 980 pro Asus ROG B550F So i have just built this pc and performance dosnt seem to be what it should be. All of the drivers are up to date In GTA V i Seem to only get 50-80fps GPU usage siting around 70% with drops down to 30% in...
  18. Classy666

    [SOLVED] Is this system good for streaming?

    So i bought a 2070s but i dont have enough money to get a good build for it, so im in the budget of either 10400f or r5 3600 pc I know that there is about 15% bottlneck in this system (acording to https://www.cpuagent.com/cpu/intel-core-i5-10400f/bottleneck/nvidia-geforce-rtx-2070-super ) But...
  19. dollarwolv

    [SOLVED] Frametime spikes at regular intervals in any game.

    Hello. After buying Doom Eternal, I have noticed that my game lags at extremely regular intervals, about 2x per second, which is really annoying. GPU usage, Clock speed, Wattage as well as frame time spike in these regular intervals. After further investigation, I have noticed that not only does...
  20. K

    Question Low GPU and CPU Usage whilst gaming.

    Specs: GPU: RTX 3070 8GB GAMING OC (rev 2.0) CPU: AMD 5 Ryzen 3600 RAM: Corsair vengeance 16gb 3000mhz MoBo: MSI B550-A-PRO PSU: Corsair RM750W I've been getting low GPU and CPU usage in various games I've been playing (Hell Let Loose, Squad, Tarkov) the usage varies depending what game but is...
  21. MacSchwiggin

    Question Roblox is lagging very badly on a good pc.

    I've had this issue for 2 years already thinking it will go away by itself. but no. I've been trying everything but nothing really worked. I tried getting a fps-unlocker which even worked in certain games, But most big and good games wont work. I noticed it's a problem with the GPU usage...
  22. Yeno0o

    [SOLVED] Unstable GPU usage

    I seem to be having very unstable GPU usage when playing any games. The GPU usage would be at 90-100%, then after a second or two, the usage goes back down to 0%. The temperatures seem to be fine as they are at a stable 60-70. So I think this is why I end up playing at around 120 fps on Valorant...
  23. R3kki

    [SOLVED] Low FPS and Low GPU Usage

    Hello I am playing Call of duty Warzone and I have an issue. I've got like only around 60 FPS in Low settings, and my GPU usage is low also, but I want to make it higher, or I should have more FPS than 60 low settings. I notice weird thing, when i turn graphics up and turn raytracing also, I've...
  24. MacSchwiggin

    Question GTA 5 low gpu usage and low fps

    What i have tried so far is disabling VSync, messing with the graphics, putting everything to max and yet the gpu usage is about 40-60% and i get like 40 fps at the same time. I also checked the CPU usage and it stays at like 20-40% all the time. the temps are also fine. i still have no idea...
  25. Iver Hicarte

    [SOLVED] Can GPU Usage still be at 100% even if most of the VRAM isn't being used?

    Dumb question I know....Is GPU usage still going to be at 100% if the VRAM isn't being fully utilized. Let's say I'm playing a game that is quite demanding but there is still a huge headroom for the VRAM usage even if I set the graphic settings at the very max, is the graphics card still going...
  26. danielhurt12

    Question (Red Dead Redemption 2) GPU Usage drops to 10-30% for 1-2 seconds when I enter certain areas and lasts until I leave.

    I saw another thread addressing this issue but it's archived and no one found a solution. Playing on 1440p in a Ryzen 7 3700X paired with a 6800 XT 32 gigs of RAM @ 3200 MHz. Also, I gotta clarify that this isn't a typical micro stutter where the game freezes for half a second. Instead, my FPS...
  27. s4v4ge_cut1e

    [SOLVED] Low GPU usage in some games(2-10%)

    Hello, Ladies and Gentlemen! I have some issue with my system. 2 weeks ago I played Battlefield 5 on middle settings with stable fps, but then I downloaded Warzone. I was happy to play it again (i played it a year ago on this laptop), but, my gameplay was awful. Like i had not fully loaded...
  28. Sopa_cl

    Question Really inconsistent GPU usages when playing Escape From Tarkov (GTX 960 2GB)

    I have really weird GPU usages when playing tarkov, it starts spiking from 0 to 100% constantly when there is people shooting, this makes the game unplayable. My Specs are: i5 4440 3.1GHz sometimes it reaches 3.2GHz, but only when i'm on the desktop. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 2Gb 1024 CUDA...
  29. C

    Question Stuttering in games help

    So I used to play on a system with an i7-2600k and a gtx 1050ti. I had stuttering in game and I tried so many things. I built a pc back in Janurary and only got a hold on a card until yesterday. My specs are ryzen 3 3200g, 8 gb ram (dual channel), gtx 1060 3gb, 500 ssd, and a320 s2h gigabyte...
  30. MikesBackForYou

    Question RTX 2080S Underperforming

    Just a few days ago I have recently bought an Alienware R11 desktop. 16GB RAM, Overclocked (+145,+1500 via AB) RTX 2080S, and an i7-10700F CPU. I did a userbenchmark and I'm scoring pretty well, usually the top 30% of my exact setup statistics. But I feel like something is wrong and hindering...
  31. N

    Question GTX 1660 Super shows low gpu usage sometimes ?

    Hello, I have problem about my GPU usage. When i just open some game and there are not a lot of effects and textures i can get good fps and about 90%+ gpu usage, but when there is some action, my gpu usage goes to 50% so does my fps goes around 40 and its laggy. I have good power plan, settings...
  32. E

    [SOLVED] GPU usage not reaching 100% in games ; any advice ?

    Hello people, I recently had my PC boosted with a new RTX 3060 ti and I feel like it's underperforming in games. At 1080p with my 144hz g-sync compatible monitor everything should run buttersmooth, yet it does not ; I think I've found the "culprit", which is low and inconsistent GPU usage. It...
  33. R

    [SOLVED] BF5 UNEXPECTED Stuttering&Bottleneck (for any pc I guess)

    While I'm playing BF5 my GPU usage is always up to 62-63% in online. It never goes up. So it my CPU must be bottlenecking my RTX 2060 but I have checked for lots of bf5 tests for any kişnd of bottlenecks I have never seen a situation like that. It might be bottlenecking on those tests but not...
  34. Potatsio

    [SOLVED] Low gpu usage

    I got a pc as a gift and the specs are 3060ti msi ventus 2x OC 16 ram ryzen 5 3600 and I usualy play warzone but my frames are @ 100 with very low settings and my gpu usage is at 60 % is there anything I can doo?
  35. Kowita

    [SOLVED] RTX 3080 underperforming in most games. (Low GPU usage)

    Hi. I've been looking around for a solution since I bought the card 3 days ago, and its driving me crazy!! I have a problem with my MSI GeForce RTX 3080 GAMING X TRIO My setup is: MSI GeForce RTX 3080 GAMING X TRIO. X570-F Gaming. 16GB G.Skillz 3200mhz XMP, two sticks, A2-B2 slot. 850W PSU...
  36. A

    [SOLVED] Low cpu and low gpu usage please help

    (The issue) So in some games (example): valorant, fortnite and gta I get good fps or at least I should like how in fortnite when I turn quality down with my gtx 980 I get like 100fps-150fps with only 50-70 gpu usage and only about 50-80 cpu usage when I look at the highest usage core. So what...
  37. J

    Question Low gpu usage and buddy shadowplay

    hi iv had this problem for awhile now of low gpu usage + shadowplay clipping at random fps. my gpu usage in any game is around 30-60 including, warzone, black ops cold war, bo3, fortnite ect with under whelming fps. The other problem i have is with shadowplay, no matter what frames i set it to...
  38. R

    Question VERY unstable gpu usage in Fortnite with the RX580 4GB

    Hi, I have always had a bad stuttering problem in games. But the stuttering in Fortnite by far tops it all. I usually get around 100-80% gpu usage and every second it will drop down to 0. It's never at 100% for more than a second or two. My CPU usage is normally at around 50-70%. I'm really...
  39. Onl1X

    [SOLVED] Gpu temp and usage

    I just build my first gaming PC. I use RX 580 8gb(with Ryzen 5 3600X). I have 60mhz monitor so, I lock fps at 60. Without fps lock my gpu usage is at 100%. Temperature is 69-72°C. I thought if I locked fps it won't be at 100%. With fps lock gpu usage changes, but mostly it is at 100%, also...
  40. T

    [SOLVED] Low GPU Usage on RTX2060

    hey everyone so i have had this card for about 6 months now, its was brand new when I purchased it so lets cross that off the list, when it comes to regarding games my highest GPU usage is 70% and thats the highest i have seen from this card, every other game is 40% or below in titles such as...