GTAV pegging cpu usage at 100%

Deniedstingray

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So i have been trying to get my performance fixed in gtav for a long time. Im sure some of you have seen my posts.

I just tried to play GTAV after a 2 month break and i cannot get the game to run right.
I hold 90-100 fps indoors but when i go and drive somewhere i go from 70 to 45 fps and everywhere inbetween.

Here is a screenshot of usage while not in game. When i am ingame my usage holds at 99% and GTAV is right at the top of the list using 80% https://gyazo.com/685952bc22c70837af000fb43e0e8e32

I have
i5-4690k overclocked to 4.2Ghz specifically for this game, you'd think that'd be enough.
1070 G1 Gaming
16 Gb DDR3

I know this is an overposted topic and it is probably my fault somehow but any input is appreciated. Is there anything i can do other than overclocking?

Note: The wallpaper.exe program is intentional, not some weird malware.
 

Deniedstingray

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99% cpu usage + instant frame drops after that point would indicate a bottleneck, no?