Question Low GPU usage on a laptop

[6614330]

My GPU usage in games is 40 max while cpu goes up to 70. Because of that I got same fps on any settings ( Ultra or Low) in Rainbow Six Siege. I undervolt cpu with ThrottleStop. Cpu temps are fine. Gpu goes up to 80 deg C. Any fixes plz>? Alienware 17 R4 with Gtx 1080 and i7.

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[OwenTheGamer]

I would install MSI afterburner for the time being and make sure that your max power setting is set to 100%.

 

[6614330]

I would install MSI afterburner for the time being and make sure that your max power setting is set to 100%.

Power setting 100% in power plan for cpu?

 

[OwenTheGamer]

I meant the gpu. You should be able to make sure in msi afterburner. I’m not really sure though. This really isn’t my expertise when it comes to computers but I’ll do some research on your problem

 

[6614330]

I meant the gpu. You should be able to make sure in msi afterburner. I’m not really sure though. This really isn’t my expertise when it comes to computers but I’ll do some research on your problem

thanks

 

[OwenTheGamer]

I did some research and why I found on another forum that you could get is to first go to Power Options, Advanced Power Settings, Make sure PCI Express, Link State Power Management is off.
Go to Nvidia Control Panel and make sure you've set your power management mode to either adaptive or max performance. Go into bios and make sure everything related to power saving is off. also make sure your drivers are up-to-date.
Also download MSI Afterburner and make sure your CPU isn't a bottleneck (make sure there aren't any cores on 100%)