I recently built a new PC with an Intel i5-12400F, paired with an RTX 3070 and 32GB of RAM. I've updated everything and ensured optimal settings, but I'm still experiencing surprisingly low FPS in games like Dying Light 1 and CS2. In Dying Light 1, I consistently hit around 140-160 FPS at 1440p, while benchmarks show similar setups achieving over 200 FPS. In CS2, my FPS drops from around 200 to as low as 90 during matches, despite low CPU and GPU usage. I've tried XMP and checked for thermal throttling. Could this be a CPU bottleneck, or am I missing something?
5 Answers
Is Nvidia Reflex switched on in your settings? It can help with reducing lag and might stabilize your FPS increases.
Benchmarks can be misleading. Just because you see someone getting 200+ FPS doesn't mean it’s replicable in every scenario. Your 140-160 FPS in Dying Light at 1440p isn't bad at all. There could be many factors affecting performance—different settings, resolutions, or even different CPU versions used in those benchmarks. If they’re running in less demanding areas or with different NVIDIA settings, that could explain the discrepancy.
Have you double-checked if your RAM is in dual channel mode? Sometimes one stick can become dislodged, causing performance drops. It might sound silly, but it happened to a friend of mine and made a huge difference when it was fixed!
What are your CPU temps looking like? They should stay around 60-65°C with a stock cooler. If they’re consistently higher, that might throttle performance.
The i5-12400F is good, but depending on your graphics card, it can potentially limit performance in certain games. I upgraded to a more powerful CPU and saw a significant FPS boost. However, be cautious—more FPS won't help if your monitor can't handle it.
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