I recently upgraded from a 6700xt to a 9070xt, but I'm really disappointed with its performance. It seems like this GPU should be performing a lot better. When I compare my FPS to benchmarks I've seen on YouTube, I'm only getting about 60% of what they report. I'm using the same settings, and while my 3DMark score is 6800, the average score is around 7158, which doesn't seem too far off at first glance. However, in actual gameplay, I experience a lot of stuttering and low FPS even on high-demand settings. Enabling FSR and frame generation only marginally increases the FPS. I've already reseated the GPU multiple times, used DDU several times, and completely reinstalled Windows, but nothing has resolved the issue. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
4 Answers
You might want to check for Radeon Chill being enabled—it can limit your FPS. Also, the benchmarks can be tricky since many users overclock their GPUs to achieve higher scores.
Given that you have a 12400, a weaker CPU can lead to bottlenecking, especially with a powerful GPU like the 9070xt. Are the benchmarks you're looking at from systems with the same CPU? It might be good to monitor your CPU and GPU usage to see if the CPU is maxing out during your gaming sessions.
I had a similar issue transitioning from an older GPU to a newer one. Updating the BIOS, reinstalling Windows, and even reinstalling some games helped me out. It might be worth a shot for you too!
It sounds like you're experiencing a CPU bottleneck. What CPU are you using, and what resolution do you typically play at?
Looks like that 12400 might be holding you back. Definitely check your CPU usage while gaming.
I have a 12400 (non-k). That seems to be the issue right there!