I recently switched from an Intel i7-14700K to an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D because my i7 was overheating a lot. I did a clean install of everything, and while the system generally runs fine, I've been experiencing subtle microstutters in several games, including CS2, Nightreign, Escape From Tarkov, and RDR2. These stutters are annoying but still make the games playable. For instance, in CS2, I can provoke the stuttering by quickly turning my view from side to side. I've already tried multiple fixes, but nothing seems to work, and I'd really appreciate any help. I'm even willing to PayPal €50 for a solution! Note that some games like League of Legends and older titles run perfectly smooth, which makes me more puzzled about the stuttering. Here's a quick rundown of what I've tried: reinstalling Windows, updating drivers, tweaking various settings, and monitoring hardware usage. My build includes an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, RTX 4070 Super, and more. If anyone has suggestions, I'm all ears!
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Have you tried disabling XMP? Sometimes running at the rated speed can cause issues. Also, if you’re considering an upgrade, think about getting 64GB of RAM for better performance in heavy games!
Sometimes it’s just how games are programmed to handle things. If you've already tried everything and the stutters are minimal, it might just be how the game is coded. When you whip the camera around, your system has to load more assets, which might slow down the frame a bit. It could be completely normal for certain titles.
I get that, but it’s frustrating since my friends have no issues with CS2. It feels like it should run smoothly.
I have a similar setup with a 4070 Super and a 5800X3D. I’m using driver version 566.36, and it’s working fine for me. If you haven’t tried it yet, I suggest rolling back to that version. It might help! Don't forget to use DDU to cleanly uninstall your current drivers before reinstalling.
Thanks, I’ll give 566.36 a try and definitely use DDU for the driver clean-up.
First off, check your BIOS settings. Try enabling the C states instead of leaving it on auto; it’s usually under the overclocking tab. It might not work for every game, but it’s worth a shot. Also, sometimes frame capping helps, especially in CPU-heavy games like CS2. Give that a whirl!
I’ll enable the C states and see if I can find that setting. I’ve tried both capped and uncapped frame rates, but it didn't help much.
But he’s already got the 7800X3D, right? That’s plenty powerful.