Question Low GPU/CPU Usage and Low Framerates

[Logitecharms]

PC specs:
Motherboard: Prime B-550M-A
CPU: Ryzen 5 3600
GPU: NVIDIA 3060 TI
RAM: 4x4 GB DDR4 running at 2133 MHz
PSU: not sure, i can get it if it will help

UserBenchmark: https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/66284823

I have low FPS compared to other systems, not sure why and I can't troubleshoot it myself. Is my CPU bottlenecking my GPU? Or is my old RAM configuration causing it.

 

[Bob.B]

PC specs:
Motherboard: Prime B-550M-A
CPU: Ryzen 5 3600
GPU: NVIDIA 3060 TI
RAM: 4x4 GB DDR4 running at 2133 MHz
PSU: not sure, i can get it if it will help

UserBenchmark: https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/66284823

I have low FPS compared to other systems, not sure why and I can't troubleshoot it myself. Is my CPU bottlenecking my GPU? Or is my old RAM configuration causing it.

How hot is the cpu getting?
Looks like there is no turbo.

Look through the bios for a xmp/docp option for the ram and try it.

 

[Logitecharms]

How hot is the cpu getting?
Looks like there is no turbo.

Look through the bios for a xmp/docp option for the ram and try it.

DOCP already enabled, CPU temp is 85-90, GPU is 70

 

[Bob.B]

DOCP already enabled, CPU temp is 85-90, GPU is 70

Your cpu is getting kind of hot perhaps it's time for some new thermal paste and a cleaning of the cooler.

 

[Logitecharms]

Your cpu is getting kind of hot perhaps it's time for some new thermal paste and a cleaning of the cooler.

I will give that a shot, I just noticed it was that high haha. I will update here, if that helps, if not im considering a fresh windows install.

 

[Logitecharms]

Your cpu is getting kind of hot perhaps it's time for some new thermal paste and a cleaning of the cooler.

Here is the MSI Afterburner screenshot showing temps and usage, this is after playing Valorant for 5 minutes and shooting around. I applied thermal paste and cleaned out the fans, temp definitely dropped but no noticeable frame improvement. Any ideas?

https://imgur.com/a/yuBDFGl

View: https://imgur.com/gallery/yuBDFGl

 

[Bob.B]

Here is the MSI Afterburner screenshot showing temps and usage, this is after playing Valorant for 5 minutes and shooting around. I applied thermal paste and cleaned out the fans, temp definitely dropped but no noticeable frame improvement. Any ideas?

https://imgur.com/a/yuBDFGl

View: https://imgur.com/gallery/yuBDFGl

Run userbench again like this.
Reboot.
Wait a few mins.
Run ubm with the browser closed.
Post a link to the results.

 

[thestryker]

Your DRAM is definitely going to be slowing things down seeing as it's 2133 while the 3600 is spec'd for 3200 and can generally run 3600 safely. The numbers you were getting in your original run don't seem very far off, and it'd be worth running something like 3dmark which you can directly compare to similar configurations. I've found if something is really running wrong this generally does a better job of exposing it.

 

[Logitecharms]

Run userbench again like this.
Reboot.
Wait a few mins.
Run ubm with the browser closed.
Post a link to the results.

Run userbench again like this.
Reboot.
Wait a few mins.
Run ubm with the browser closed.
Post a link to the results.

https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/66317843 This is the userbenchmark when under gaming load.

https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/66317664 This is fresh off a reboot.

 

[Logitecharms]

Your DRAM is definitely going to be slowing things down seeing as it's 2133 while the 3600 is spec'd for 3200 and can generally run 3600 safely. The numbers you were getting in your original run don't seem very far off, and it'd be worth running something like 3dmark which you can directly compare to similar configurations. I've found if something is really running wrong this generally does a better job of exposing it.

Sure, I can give 3DMark a try for a direct comparison. Thank you

 

[Bob.B]

https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/66317843 This is the userbenchmark when under gaming load.

https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/66317664 This is fresh off a reboot.

That's better now turbo works.
Next step visit the mobo site and bring the bios and mobo drivers up to date looks like your way behind.

After that's done run ubm again the way I asked and post a link.

 

[Logitecharms]

That's better now turbo works.
Next step visit the mobo site and bring the bios and mobo drivers up to date looks like your way behind.

After that's done run ubm again the way I asked and post a link.

Sorry was a bit busy, updated bios and mobo drivers,

https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/66404498 Under a heavier load than usual, had twitch open as well

https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/66402633 fresh

Thinking I just need to upgrade my CPU to achieve my 240 fps in Valorant

 

[Bob.B]

Sorry was a bit busy, updated bios and mobo drivers,

https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/66404498 Under a heavier load than usual, had twitch open as well

https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/66402633 fresh

Thinking I just need to upgrade my CPU to achieve my 240 fps in Valorant

I think it's time to open your wallet.
Shop for a 2x8GB or 2x16GB kit of ram at 3200 speed.
Make sure to fit the sticks in the proper mobo slots.

 

[Logitecharms]

I think it's time to open your wallet.
Shop for a 2x8GB or 2x16GB kit of ram at 3200 speed.
Make sure to fit the sticks in the proper mobo slots.

I was debating between upgrading mobo + cpu + ram to ddr5, or is it the difference from ddr4 to ddr5 not that worth / noticeable for the money spent and stuff?

 

[Bob.B]

I was debating between upgrading mobo + cpu + ram to ddr5, or is it the difference from ddr4 to ddr5 not that worth / noticeable for the money spent and stuff?

Your call........depends on how high up the ladder you want to go and how fat your wallet is.

 

[Logitecharms]

Your call........depends on how high up the ladder you want to go and how fat your wallet is.

Yeah, but what do you think is mostly my issue, just looking for better frames right now. A RAM upgrade or a CPU upgrade

 

[thestryker]

In terms of having a balanced system the DRAM is the only problem with your existing setup. For example if you were to upgrade just the CPU to a Zen 3 based one your DRAM would be holding that back too.

As @Bob.B mentioned above making the shift to an entirely new platform will get more performance but you're going to be spending significantly more money.

 

[Bob.B]

Yeah, but what do you think is mostly my issue, just looking for better frames right now. A RAM upgrade or a CPU upgrade

My pick would be a 2x16GB kit of ram.