I've been using a new gaming PC for a few months now and it's not performing nearly as well as my friend's system, which has very similar specifications. For instance, my friend can run Helldivers 2 at 60 fps while I'm only getting about 25 fps with the same settings. The same goes for Killing Floor 3; they hit 60 fps and I'm stuck at 20. I'm looking for advice on what might be causing this discrepancy. Here are my specs: 3060 Ti, Ryzen 5 5600, and 32GB DDR4 RAM. My friend has a 3060, an Intel Core i5-9600K, and 16GB of DDR4 RAM. Any thoughts on what might be wrong?
3 Answers
Are you sure you're using the same resolution and settings? It sounds like you might be running at 1440p or 4K while your friend could be playing at 1080p. Also, check if your RAM is at least 3200MHz and properly configured; anything lower could drop your performance by 20% or more. It's a bit unusual to see a 3060 Ti underperform, especially since there's now a 5060 Ti available!
Is your friend's 3060 the 12GB version? That could play a role if you're hitting VRAM limits in these games. I've heard that the Ryzen 5 5600 is decent enough, but if the games you're playing are heavier on the CPU, that could be an issue too. Use MSI Afterburner or Fraps to check your VRAM usage and see if it's maxing out.
There are a lot of factors that could be affecting your performance. First, make sure your settings are identical—like DLSS and frame generation. If you've built this PC, double check that your RAM and GPU are properly seated. Also, consider other issues like having an SSD, ensuring XMP is enabled, or checking for any bloatware or malware that could be slowing things down. Overheating could be a concern too, so make sure your cooling is functioning properly!
Yeah, and don't forget to check if your SSD has enough space—if it's full or failing, that can really drag down performance.