I recently upgraded my GPU from an NVIDIA 3070 to a 5080 and decided to test its performance using 3DMark. After running the TimeSpy benchmark, I noticed that my scores seem to be below average compared to similar setups, which surprised me since my components are pretty new. I've updated the NVIDIA drivers for the new GPU but am concerned about these results. Can anyone help me understand why my scores might be lower? Here's the link to my benchmark: https://www.3dmark.com/spy/60648963.
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If you're running the benchmark with all your parts at stock settings, it's common to see lower than average scores. A lot of users overclock their systems for better performance, which skews the results. So, your benchmarks are likely in the expected range for stock configurations.
Your scores seem to fit the norm if everything is at stock. Most folks you see reporting higher results are usually overclocking their rigs or adjusting settings for better performance, which is why there’s such a difference.
Yep, that's pretty typical! Many gamers who run these benchmarks are also tweaking their hardware — overclocking and undervolting — to push their scores up. So, don't sweat it too much; you're probably doing fine for a stock setup.
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