I recently upgraded my PC with a brand new RX 6750 XT GPU, but I'm seeing some serious bottlenecking with my Intel i5 10400. I've got 16GB of 3000MHz RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD, but my CPU utilization maxes out really quickly in games like Cyberpunk and Forza Horizon 5. It's surprising because I checked out several comparison videos and noticed my CPU hits 100% utilization almost immediately, while others seem to average around 80%. I'm worried this is affecting the performance boost I expected from my new graphics card. I also ran a Cinebench test and scored only 400 points and it took about three hours to finish. Is this normal? What should I check or do to resolve this?
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It might be that your RAM isn’t running at its rated speed, especially since B-series motherboards can limit speeds to 2667 MT/s. Ensure your CPU is boosting to its expected clock speeds as well. You might also want to check for any software running in the background that could be taking up resources.
Have you checked if all your components are set up correctly? Make sure your RAM is in dual channel and enabled with XMP. Also, ensure your GPU is in the top PCIe slot and that resizable bar is turned on. It’s also worth looking at your BIOS version – sometimes, updates can significantly improve performance. Lastly, keep an eye on your temperatures; they can really impact how well your CPU performs.
Utilization can vary a lot by setup. I suggest running benchmarks like Geekbench or Cinebench to see how your CPU performs against similar chips. It might provide you with more insight than just watching gameplay comparisons. Don't stress too much about the utilization figures if the actual benchmark scores aren't that low.
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