Low gpu usage and low fps gtx 1080 and ryzen 1600

[Sofus Pedersen]

I just build my first computer but i am getting very low gpu usage especially in gta 5 (around 50 to 60%) on ultra at 1080p. My fps is around 45-60%

My specs
MSI B350 Tomahawk
Gtx 1080 MSI Gaming X
Ryzen 1600
600 watt psu
One stick of DDR4 16 GB 2133 mhz ram
I only have one case fan

 

[Supahos]

Not overclocked 1600 with a single stock of 2133 mhz ram, at 1080p(guessing on this part) is like the worst possible scenario for a ryzen Build.

That being said, update your bios, and ensure Windows is set to high performance mode.

 

[Rexper]

What ar eyour usages for each core of your CPU whilst playing?

 

[The Hero of Orlais]

What are your usages for each core of your CPU whilst playing?

got to say, that's somewhat a stupid question, but probably good to ask, gta 5 is a gpu intensive game and ryzen 1600 is will not likely bottleneck a gtx 1080

 

[Rexper]

What are your usages for each core of your CPU whilst playing?

got to say, that's somewhat a stupid question, but probably good to ask, gta 5 is a gpu intensive game and ryzen 1600 is will not likely bottleneck a gtx 1080

This isn't a stupid question at all. In fact, it is very probably the CPU is causing this 'low', FPS. As seen in this review, using the same setup, the CPU bottlenecks at an average of 67 FPS with a minimum of 47FPS. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/amd-ryzen-5-1600-cpu,5073-6.html

And 90% of the time when the GPU isn't hitting 100%, it is due to CPU 'bottlenecking'.

Also, this test must be taken for diagnosing the issue anyway.

Also, OP, unless you are aiming for 100hz performance goals, this FPS you are receiving isn't particularly 'low'. Any framerates above your refresh rate wont be distinguishable, really.

 

[The Hero of Orlais]

you do know that lower fps in various cpu doesn't always have to do with bottlenecking, right ? you don't need to have your cpu usage maxed out at 100% to have a lower fps

 

[Ata_3_]

get a dual channel 3200 mhz ram