I have a pretty decent setup with an RTX 4060 and a 144Hz monitor, but I'm frustrated because my GPU isn't being used to its full potential in games. For instance, a friend of mine has an RX 6600, which is supposedly less powerful, yet his usage is around 97% and his FPS stays above 120. Meanwhile, my FPS often drops to the 90s. Can anyone help me figure out what's going wrong?
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Just so you know, the higher GPU usage on your friend's RX 6600 isn't necessarily the issue. It might not be as powerful, but your GPU could be hitting thermal throttling, or maybe there's a bottleneck with your CPU or RAM. Make sure you've got the latest GPU drivers—usually, it's best to wipe old drivers with DDU before reinstalling the new ones.
You should definitely check out this guide for improving performance. Follow the steps in the Windows optimization section and see if you notice any changes. If not, the full guide might help: https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/s/sHOjeoIUkX. Just remember to share your results in the comments of the guide!
I’ve tried that guide before, but it didn’t help me.
First, we need more details. What CPU are you using? That can really affect performance. Also, what game are you having trouble with? Lastly, is V-Sync enabled? If it is, that could limit your GPU usage.
I'm using a Ryzen 7 7735HS, and it's Marvel Rivals. V-Sync is off.
One thing I noticed is when I play at native resolution, my GPU runs at 100%, but as soon as I enable upscaling, usage drops, and my FPS doesn’t really improve. Have you seen similar behavior?
My temps are fine, not thermal throttling, and I've used DDU multiple times.