Hey everyone! I've recently upgraded my GPU from a GTX 1660 to a new RTX 5060, hoping for a performance boost, but I'm hitting some weird issues. After switching out my old card, I've noticed that in many games, especially Fortnite, I'm getting worse performance instead of the expected improvement. Here's my setup: an i5-12400F CPU, 16GB of 2666MHz RAM, and I've also upgraded my PSU to a Corsair RM750X. I've done a clean driver install, checked power connections, and even reinstalled games, yet I'm still seeing strange results. My benchmarks look good with the RTX, but real-game performance is disappointing, particularly in how low my 1% FPS values are. I suspect there might be a RAM bottleneck since I'm using lower frequency RAM. I'm thinking of upgrading to 32GB of 3600MHz RAM. Will this help with my FPS and performance issues, or might I need to look at the CPU instead? Would love any suggestions or insights!
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I wouldn’t stress the RAM speed too much, as Intel CPUs generally handle lower speeds decently well. But, if you're seeing such low wattage draw, it raises questions about the GPU's power connection. Make sure you're using the correct 8-pin power cable for your RTX 5060 since that's needed to get the full power draw and performance. Also, it could be helpful to try installing older NVIDIA drivers, especially if you've heard about any recent ones causing instability. Sometimes, those updates can bring unexpected issues. Keep an eye on that GPU utilization; if it's low, you might be looking at a CPU bottleneck for sure.
It sounds like you're running into a couple of potential issues here. First off, that low power draw you mentioned is definitely odd for an RTX 5060; it should be pulling more under load. I recommend checking your PCI-E slot to ensure it's properly seated and running at full bandwidth. You should also watch out for any settings that might not be optimized for your hardware, like enabling high-performance settings in the NVIDIA control panel and checking if ray tracing is accidentally turned on in Fortnite since that could lead to performance drops. You might be bottlenecked by the CPU due to how Fortnite handles performance mode, which focuses a lot more on CPU over GPU. Trying a more demanding game could shed some more light on your situation.
Exactly, the GPU might not be fully utilized if the CPU is maxed out. That being said, it might be worth checking your RAM as well. You're currently at 2666MHz, which could be affecting gaming performance.
I think it's likely a mix of both the CPU and GPU settings. A bit of adjustment could really help unleash your RTX’s potential.