Hey everyone! I'm dealing with some annoying stuttering in games ever since I switched my motherboard and CPU about 8 months ago. I originally had an i5 11400f with an MSI B560 Torpedo, but now I'm running a Ryzen 5 5600 on a B550 AORUS ELITE V2. My RAM is a mix of 4x8GB Corsair Vengeance 3600 CL18 (one new kit and one old). I also have an RTX 3070 and a 750W Be Quiet PSU.
The stutters are noticeable especially when my games are capped at 60 FPS, where it dips to around 50-55 FPS, and it happens even at uncapped FPS. Most games have this issue, though it's more apparent in some than others. I recorded a video to illustrate this, and I've tried several troubleshooting steps: using only 2 RAM sticks, updating GPU drivers, closing background apps, updating the BIOS, reinstalling Windows, and toggling XMP settings. I'm really frustrated and would appreciate any help!
2 Answers
Just out of curiosity, how are your temps looking? Sometimes overheating can cause these stutters, so it's good to check. Your CPU shouldn't go over 70°C and your GPU should ideally stay under 65°C.
Sounds like you've already done a thorough job troubleshooting, but here are some additional steps you might want to try:
1. Make sure you update your chipset drivers directly from AMD's website.
2. Clear your NVIDIA shader cache which could help with performance.
3. Toggle 'Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling' in Windows settings—try switching it on and off to see if it helps.
4. Capping your FPS can sometimes improve stability, so consider using RivaTuner on a per-game basis.
Thanks for the tips! I actually tried both chipset drivers and it didn't help. I’ll clear the shader cache now and try switching the scheduling option as well. Do you think it makes a big difference if I cap FPS for individual games instead of changing the global settings?
Definitely! It can lead to smoother performance if tailored per game since each has different requirements.
Temps are pretty normal; the CPU never exceeds 70°C and the GPU stays around 65°C, so I don’t think it's overheating.