I'm finding myself puzzled because I've invested around $1500 into my PC, and it's acting pretty strangely in games. My setup includes a 7800X3D, a 4070 GPU, 32GB of G Skill RAM, a 2TB M.2 SSD, and a 750W power supply. In Call of Duty, I'm getting 150-170 FPS on extreme settings at 1440p as well as low settings at 1080p. It's frustrating because I can't seem to break 200 FPS, while other builds with similar specs are hitting around 220 FPS easily in multiplayer. I'd love to hear recommendations on what I can do to fix this, especially how I can measure or record what's going on. I'm open to paid solutions if it guarantees results and am considering taking it to a local shop for a fresh Windows and driver install. My monitor is an Acer Nitro XV271U with 180Hz, and it seems my CPU is at 95% while my GPU is only at 45%. Does that mean I've just lost the silicon lottery and am GPU-bound? I've already run DDU in safe mode, reinstalled drives, and updated the BIOS, but nothing has changed. Any insights would be greatly appreciated!
4 Answers
Make sure to check what Call of Duty says about your CPU or GPU limits in-game. It sounds like you might be hitting a CPU bottleneck, but with your hardware, that shouldn’t be the case. Have you tried monitoring your CPU and GPU usage while you play? That can give you a clearer picture of what's limiting your FPS.
First, definitely check your GPU usage; it should be above 95% for optimal performance. If it's lower, you might be CPU limited, and that could explain why you’re not seeing a boost in FPS from changing settings. Also, are you sure the builds you're comparing against aren’t using features like frame generation? And just to clarify, which Call of Duty are you playing? The 4070 struggles with certain titles like Black Ops 7 according to benchmarks. In general, AMD tends to perform better in CoD compared to Nvidia, but that’s worth considering for your own build.
What monitor are you using? Sometimes, the refresh rate can influence perceived performance and FPS. Your current Acer Nitro XV271U is decent, but monitor settings can sometimes cause issues if they aren't set correctly.
What’s the speed and latency of your RAM? Is EXPO enabled? Also, check for any extra software like RGB lighting control that might be running in the background. You mentioned running at 6000 with G Skill, which should be fine, but disabling any non-essential programs could help stabilize your performance.
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