Hey folks, I'm trying to figure out why my frames per second (FPS) in Black Ops 7 are falling short compared to some streamers, even though I think my PC specs match or exceed theirs. Currently, I'm averaging around 210-250 FPS and sometimes it spikes higher in lighter moments, but during chaotic scenes with lots of players and explosions, I see drops down to about 160, and occasionally below 80. There's this streamer, Scope, who consistently hits 280-300 FPS in similar circumstances. I'm not sure what's going wrong on my end since our specs look pretty close.
Here are the steps I've taken to troubleshoot:
- Set NVIDIA Control Panel to Performance mode
- Chose the Ultimate Performance power plan in Windows
- Dialed down all in-game graphics settings to Low
- Turned off Frame Generation
Here are my specs:
- GPU: RTX 5090 AORUS
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
- Motherboard: ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WiFi
- RAM: 96 GB @ 6000 MT/s
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Monitor: 500 Hz
- Frame Generation: Off
Could this be a case of a CPU bottleneck, limitations of the game engine, a Windows setting, or some tweaks that streamers make (in OBS or elsewhere) that I'm missing? I'd appreciate any insights!
7 Answers
If you're on Steam, try disabling the Overlay for Call of Duty in the Properties and then restart your game. That could help boost your FPS as well!
Are you using that RTX 5090 for video encoding? Many pro streamers have a second GPU or a dedicated capture card for that. If you're not streaming actively and still see drops, your setup might be fine. But if you have NVIDIA's ShadowPlay on, it could affect FPS when you're saving clips, even if you’re not actively recording.
Absolutely, I've noticed it can put a strain on performance even when it's not recording.
There's a good chance the streamer you're watching has an x3D chip like the 9800X3D, which can outperform the 9950X significantly in gaming scenarios. Also, remember that every setup is unique. Things like cooling, specific component quality, and even slight overclocks can change performance. Many streamers even use a whole second PC to minimize load on their gaming rig, which is often key.
If you just want higher frames, considering an x3D CPU might be the way to go!
Thanks for clarifying the differences! That makes a lot of sense.
Yeah, I've heard that the cooling setup can also really change things up.
It sounds like the streamer might be using an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D chip, which generally has a leg up on the 9950X for gaming due to its architecture. Have you checked if they're running the same resolution and settings as you? That could be a big factor too!
Lowering your resolution to 1080p could also help stabilize your FPS. It's worth a shot!
You might want to check if XMP is enabled on your RAM. Run a tool like ZenTimings to see if your memory is actually operating at its full 6000 MT/s. Sometimes it won't run at the advertised speeds without proper settings.
I just checked and confirmed EXPO is on; my RAM is operating at 6000 MT/s with CL30 timings! So that seems fine.
Good to know! It’s smart to verify that — sometimes it can make a difference.
You might want to consider that having no 3D vCache is a downside for gaming performance; that’s why the x3D chips are so popular. Plus, with 96GB RAM, just ensure it’s well-balanced and working efficiently! But overall, an x3D CPU may indeed give you the FPS bump you’re looking for.
Noted! Thanks for the heads up.
Yeah, it's clear the x3D has its perks, especially for gaming.
Yeah, I’d say it's worthwhile to check if ShadowPlay impacts your FPS. Just to be safe, try turning it off and see what happens.