Question Low CPU speed while gaming.

[Bobby_sokhi]

Hello guys,

Just joined this forum because I am frustrated with my system. I'm going to list my CPU and GPU below before I get into the problem.
I am currently running:
i5 - 4690K (Cooler Stock)
GTX 960.
So, the problem that I've been having is that whenever I play games such as BF4, APEX, Fortnite, etc my CPU speed drops significantly. I have checked the temp's and its not that bad (ranging between 50 - 60C while gaming and 40 while idle). I'm going to post some screenshots below of my CPU data and maybe someone can help me fix it or eventually I will need to upgrade.

This is Idle with no games running:

https://imgur.com/a/W0kXDqk

View: https://imgur.com/a/W0kXDqk

This is with BF4 running:

https://imgur.com/a/N9dMJUw

View: https://imgur.com/a/N9dMJUw


This started 3-4 days ago. I wasn't having these problems before. I even lowered my settings and res and I cant push past 60 fps with the lowest resolutions and settings.

 

[1LiquidPC]

Occur in other games or system loads? Any changes to system settings? What do coretemps look like vs. Pkg temps?

 

[Bobby_sokhi]

Hello @1LiquidPC, thanks for replying. I've tried running BF5, PUBG, FIFA, etc and they seem to be running fine (60FPS). Any other applications that i run are fine as well. I think its just with BF4.
I don't recall messing around with system settings. Everything is set to default. I've also recently cleaned my system including the fans and stuff. Should I purchase some thermal paste and then try running these games ?
Lastly, is there an app to check core temp and pkg temp ? I''ll run through it and post screenshots.

 

[1LiquidPC]

Given the updated info, seems like a BF4 issue. A repair/reinstall of BF4? Coretemp or Realtemp can work. HWinfo64 shows info on just about everything. Seems unlikely to be thermal related if other games and tasks run fine.

 

[mdd1963]

The CPU is likely not going to need to run at full clock speeds to fill/saturate the GTX960....

You'd likely see higher clock speeds with a faster GPU...(GTX1070 or above)

 

[Bobby_sokhi]

Okay ! So I downloaded the application (HWinfo) and this is what I'm getting:

This is system on idle:

https://imgur.com/a/rpMkkW3

View: https://imgur.com/a/rpMkkW3

This is after repairing BF4 and running it:

https://imgur.com/a/fhVzOgD

View: https://imgur.com/a/fhVzOgD

Still no improvements. What would you guys recommend? Should I upgrade both my CPU and GPU ?

 

[1LiquidPC]

If it doesn't happen in BF5 and other games, I would think an issue occurred somehow with BF4. Outside of this specific issue, does your PC as-is suit your needs? If you are already on the fence for upgrades, Ryzen 3000 is imminent as is Navi in near future for consideration.