I'm using a 13600KF processor and noticed some games, like Cyberpunk 2077 and Helldivers 2, have low GPU usage (around 60%) at 1440p, while other games run fine with 99% GPU usage. This discrepancy has me frustrated, especially since my Cinebench score was only around 4500 for the multi-core test, which is much lower than the 22-23k I expected. I identified that my H610 motherboard and 650W PSU might be a bottleneck. Some games seem fine, but titles like Cyberpunk and others reveal significant performance drops. Should I just keep this setup or look into upgrading my motherboard? My system has been great overall, but I want to ensure I'm maximizing performance, particularly in demanding games.
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I get where you're coming from, but I wouldn't jump straight to blaming the motherboard. The H610 should handle your setup reasonably well. Make sure your PSU isn't the bottleneck though—650W can be a bit tight for a setup like yours depending on the load. Have you tried optimizing your game settings? Sometimes it's just a matter of tweaking a few things to get better performance.
It sounds like your H610 motherboard is definitely holding you back. Those boards can have poor VRM designs, which might lead to power delivery issues with high-power CPUs like the 13600KF. If you're experiencing throttling, it's likely because the motherboard can't keep up with the CPU's demands. I'd recommend looking into a B660 or Z690 motherboard for better performance. Also, check your game settings; high pedestrian density in Cyberpunk can be CPU-intensive too.
Yeah, I had similar issues until I upgraded my mobo. Make sure to check for proper cooling in the VRMs too!
Honestly, upgrading the motherboard could be worth it, especially if you're planning to push this CPU to its limits in the future. The performance gap you're experiencing might be down to subpar power delivery, but also keep an eye on your game settings as well. It might not solve everything, but it could improve things significantly.
Yeah, I lowered some settings and saw improvement. It might just be a mix of several factors.