Question Very Low GPU / CPU usage in games, and low FPS ?

[RandomDeathZ]

Specs: https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/63408056
I usually play modded games such as Skyrim, Starsector, Rimworld, along with some other games like Battlefield 5, however I get very low usage on both cpu and gpu, while also getting low fps. Some games like battlefield I have max usage on ultra settings and my fps is around 30+ but in other games such as Rimworld, a indie game. Even though it is modded I only get <10% cpu and gpu usage along with 20ish fps.
On userbenchmark my gpu is at 49% when the next lowest is at 104%. I've installed and updated every single last drive that I can find, as I've been have low usage for as long as I could think of. I understand that my cpu can only support up to Gen 3 PCIE while my mb and gpu are PCIE 4.0 but I don't this should be to big of an issue.

 

[pete_101]

Your userbenchmark score is terrible on both the cpu and gpu, so no wonder your gaming performance is suffering. What temperature are they running at?
Also, make and model of your psu?

 

[kerberos_20]

cpu compute score looks fine, cpu memory score is low, as ram latency is veryhigh, enable XMP?
gpu is probably overheating

 

[SyCoREAPER]

cpu compute score looks fine, cpu memory score is low, as ram latency is veryhigh, enable XMP?
gpu is probably overheating

3200 DDR4 is most likely the XMP speed. That aside, doesn't AMD use a different standard for memory overclock? Nevertheless, UB is reporting the XMP/Max Speed of the kit per the data sheet.

3200 of DDR4 is also the sweet the minimum to consider for AMD.

As for the OP, glad RandomDeathZ provided your specs but UB is poop. Run 3DMark and Cinebench along with a temperature like HWInfo.

Ok also curious as to the drives you're using. A WD Green, Kodak (!?!), and whatever the hell Spcc is?

 

[kerberos_20]

3200 DDR4 is most likely the XMP speed.

clock yes, but CL16 wouldnt have 100ns latency at UBM, should be around 80ns

 

[SyCoREAPER]

clock yes, but CL16 wouldnt have 100ns latency at UBM, should be around 80ns

Could just be UBM colorizing the results because it's an AMD build 🤷

 

[kerberos_20]

Could just be UBM colorizing the results because it's an AMD build 🤷

then explain this

Please click the green human to continue - UserBenchmark

 

[SyCoREAPER]

then explain this

Please click the green human to continue - UserBenchmark

I'm not disputing the other issues, I was speaking solely to the point of yours about the RAM.

In that example you posted the RAM is doing worse so I don't think it's a factor in OPs issue.

 

[kerberos_20]

I'm not disputing the other issues, I was speaking solely to the point of yours about the RAM.

In that example you posted the RAM is doing worse so I don't think it's a factor in OPs issue.

ye, it shouldnt cause issue, was just pointing out why UBM shows that CPU performs below potential, even tho performance sits just right in the middle

https://imgur.com/fCgeld0

View: https://imgur.com/fCgeld0


that being said, theres no reply from OP about his GPU temperature monitoring

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

Specs: https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/63408056
I usually play modded games such as Skyrim, Starsector, Rimworld, along with some other games like Battlefield 5, however I get very low usage on both cpu and gpu, while also getting low fps. Some games like battlefield I have max usage on ultra settings and my fps is around 30+ but in other games such as Rimworld, a indie game. Even though it is modded I only get <10% cpu and gpu usage along with 20ish fps.
On userbenchmark my gpu is at 49% when the next lowest is at 104%. I've installed and updated every single last drive that I can find, as I've been have low usage for as long as I could think of. I understand that my cpu can only support up to Gen 3 PCIE while my mb and gpu are PCIE 4.0 but I don't this should be to big of an issue.

Hey there,

The GPU score is 0 because it's likely you running a frame monitoring software alongside it. MSI Afterburner etc etc. Ensure they are not active when doing the test, and test again.

Agree, CPU seems to be hitting it's advertised 4.2ghz boost.

What power plan are you running?

 

[RandomDeathZ]

Your userbenchmark score is terrible on both the cpu and gpu, so no wonder your gaming performance is suffering. What temperature are they running at?
Also, make and model of your psu?

Its a Thermaltake smart 500 w

 

[RandomDeathZ]

3200 DDR4 is most likely the XMP speed. That aside, doesn't AMD use a different standard for memory overclock? Nevertheless, UB is reporting the XMP/Max Speed of the kit per the data sheet.

3200 of DDR4 is also the sweet the minimum to consider for AMD.

As for the OP, glad RandomDeathZ provided your specs but UB is poop. Run 3DMark and Cinebench along with a temperature like HWInfo.

Ok also curious as to the drives you're using. A WD Green, Kodak (!?!), and whatever the hell Spcc is?

Sorry for the late reply, I dont want to spend money on 3dmark and ill run cinebench another time. For the drives, kodak is some cheap chinese ssd, just needed the quick storage. The spcc is a silicon power 2tb ssd.

 

[kerberos_20]

3d mark can be used for free

 

[RandomDeathZ]

Hey there,

The GPU score is 0 because it's likely you running a frame monitoring software alongside it. MSI Afterburner etc etc. Ensure they are not active when doing the test, and test again.

Agree, CPU seems to be hitting it's advertised 4.2ghz boost.

What power plan are you running?

did a quick test again on ub and got the same results even with msi afterburner off along with project lasso. Don't know what you mean by power plan.

 

[RandomDeathZ]

3d mark can be used for free

link?

 

[kerberos_20]

link?

3DMark on Steam

3DMark is for gamers, overclockers and system builders who want to get more out of their hardware. With its wide range of benchmark tests, 3DMark has everything you need to test your PC's performance.

store.steampowered.com

on right side click "download demo" which cotains just single time spy benchmark, which is enough
it will also show you cpu/gpu temperatures/clocks/utilisation after benchmarking done and comparison with other similar systems

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

did a quick test again on ub and got the same results even with msi afterburner off along with project lasso. Don't know what you mean by power plan.

Just do a simple search in windows for 'Power Plan'. then look at the options and try different ones. They should be 'Balanced' or 'High' or 'Battery Saver'. Try the different power plans and see if that helps.

https://imgur.com/nbAWvCY

View: https://imgur.com/nbAWvCY

 

[RandomDeathZ]

3dmark results

 

[RandomDeathZ]

Cinabench

 

[pete_101]

There is something wrong here, your gpu is reporting 99% usage and the frequency looks ok, but the temperature is only in the mid 40s....my gpu sits in the 40s when at idle.

You said you updated all the drivers you can find, does this mean you got the gpu drivers from your PC manufacturer, or did you get them directly from AMD?

 

[RandomDeathZ]

There is something wrong here, your gpu is reporting 99% usage and the frequency looks ok, but the temperature is only in the mid 40s....my gpu sits in the 40s when at idle.

You said you updated all the drivers you can find, does this mean you got the gpu drivers from your PC manufacturer, or did you get them directly from AMD?

amd

 

[RandomDeathZ]

the website on amd, as well as the msi mb driver page

 

[pete_101]

the website on amd, as well as the msi mb driver page

Ok, that's good, but now I'm confused as to what your system is doing. The gpu is clearly not working hard going by the temperatures, so something isn't configured properly.

 

[thestryker]

3dmark results

Your GPU clocks are way lower than they should be as it should be minimum ~2.5ghz.

Your CPU seems totally fine.

 

[pete_101]

Oh damn, I thought the gpu was running around 2200mhz, but that's the memory. 1150mhz, something is wrong there.
Open AMD Adrenalin, and click on the "performance" tab. In GPU, what is the tuning set on?

You could click on manual tuning and make sure the maximum frequency is at least 100%