I've built a gaming PC running Windows featuring an MSI NVIDIA 5070 Shadow 2x graphics card, an AMD 7 7800X3D CPU, and 16 GB of RAM, all connected to an LG Ultra Gear 180Hz monitor. While I should be getting stable frame rates, I notice serious drops in FPS during gameplay. For instance, I can experience fluctuations from 180 FPS down to 40 FPS and then back up again. I've set most game settings to target 180 FPS to match my monitor's refresh rate, but the drops persist. All drivers are updated. Any advice on how to resolve these FPS issues?
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It sounds like this could be related to Ryzen's core parking feature, or some odd BIOS settings. These are common culprits for FPS drops on Ryzen systems. You might want to check for game-specific fixes online, as many have run into similar problems. Also, be aware of something called 'travelling spikes,' which can happen when a game is loading or changing areas. They feel like FPS drops but are actually just background processes.
I see what you're saying about the core parking. Are you suggesting I might need to switch to Intel if the problem persists?