I recently purchased a second-hand TUF 4080 Super and Intel 14900k bundle, and while my CPU is performing well, I'm experiencing major issues with my GPU. It's consistently running at 99% utilization but I'm only getting under 30 FPS, even with demanding games like Cyberpunk and older titles like Classic WoW. In fact, I ran a 3D Mark test and scored just 690 with an average of 7 FPS, whereas the average for my setup should be around 6574. My GPU's HDMI output is also non-responsive; I'm using a 42" OLED with a DisplayPort to HDMI adapter due to my monitor not supporting DP. I've tried multiple troubleshooting steps including reseating the GPU, updating the BIOS, and enabling Resizable BAR, but none have resolved the issue. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
3 Answers
It sounds like your GPU might be stuck in a protection mode. I noticed that your clock frequency is only 210 MHz, which is really low. This could happen if the GPU is overheating or not receiving enough power. I recommend checking the power settings on your PC; make sure you're not in some kind of power saving mode. You can monitor the GPU's real-time performance using tools like GPU-Z or MSI Afterburner while running a game to see what's happening more clearly.
I was checking the benchmarks for your GPU, and those numbers seem extremely off. If your 3D Mark score is 690 and you're getting an average of 7 FPS, there could definitely be a malfunction somewhere—possibly a cooling issue or a bad component. I hope you find the issue soon; it’s really frustrating to have hardware that doesn’t perform.
Honestly, it sounds like there might be something wrong with the GPU itself. The output you're getting is way below the expected performance for that setup, and from what you've shared, it looks like the clock speed is the main issue. Keep digging into that; it could be defective or there could be some other thermal or power-related problem that needs solving.
Also, make sure to check your system's power supply. Sometimes it can be a power issue if the GPU isn't being fed enough juice, even if temps seem fine.