I just ran the 3DMark Speed Way test and scored **7,468**, which is notably below the average of about **7,800** for my setup. My GPU temps are fine (maxing at 58°C), but I feel there's something affecting my performance. I'm trying to figure out if it's my fan setup or if I need to make a software tweak.
Here's a quick rundown of my system:
- **GPU**: Gigabyte Gaming OC RTX 5070 Ti (average clock of 2761 MHz according to results page)
- **CPU**: Ryzen 7 9800X3D with PBO set to -20 CO
- **RAM**: 32GB DDR5 running at 6000MHz CL30
- **Motherboard**: Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite Wifi-7
- **OS**: Windows 11 with VBS/HVCI **enabled**
- **Cooling setup**: 3 intake fans on the side, 3 exhaust fans on top (with a Be Quiet! Light Loop 360mm) plus 1 rear exhaust fan, creating negative pressure (I'm considering adding 2 bottom intakes).
I'm puzzled by a few points:
1. **VBS impact?** I've heard it could hit performance by 5-10%. Anyone experienced significant gains after disabling it?
2. **Cooling setup?** Given my GPU stays below 60°C, will adding bottom intakes be beneficial? Does negative pressure truly affect performance?
3. **Other possibilities include**: the GPU power limit (currently on stock), background processes (like Steam running), and using Nvidia driver version 576.88.
So far, I've tried a clean boot (only essential apps running), enabling XMP, and turning on ReBAR.
Could my GPU clock be dropping? Is VBS the culprit? Or am I overthinking this? Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated!
4 Answers
It sounds normal according to your specs. Keep in mind that averages can be skewed by users who are overclocking their hardware. You’re probably seeing those slight differences because many benchmarkers tweak settings for max performance, often pushing their GPUs further than stock settings can provide.
Good point about cooling! Your GPU temperatures look fine, but many users are getting much higher clock speeds simply by tweaking their settings. If you're not already doing it, you might want to experiment with the clocks, or look into custom BIOS settings for more headroom.
You definitely want to consider disabling VBS. It's meant for security but can really hamper performance, especially if you have a high-end setup. Most gamers and users running benchmarks prefer to have it off, as it can slow down the system. Also, just check to make sure your CPU settings at -20 CO are stable. Running tests like Prime95 could help in confirming stability.
It's all pretty common for stock setups. A lot of users are pushing their GPUs with aggressive overclocks or power BIOS tweaks. If you look at their scores, they may not reflect typical stock performance like yours. Some run their GPU at higher frequencies, like in the 3100 MHz range. That's pretty much the key difference!
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