I'm at my wit's end trying to figure out what's wrong with my PC. I bought **Arc Raiders** and my setup includes a GTX 1070Ti, which I saw running at over 70 fps in videos. However, when I launched the game, I barely got 28-35 fps, dropping below 20 during fights. I suspect my **Ryzen 3400G** CPU might be the culprit. I even found a video of someone using integrated graphics from a 3400G, showing better performance than I got with the 1070Ti. After some troubleshooting, I discovered my RAM is running at a low speed of 2133mhz instead of 3200mhz. Given that Ryzen CPUs rely heavily on RAM speed, it seemed likely this was the issue.
Then, I bought an RTX 3080Ti hoping for a performance boost, but to my frustration, the games still perform poorly—**Apex Legends** is stuck around 85-120 fps, much lower than expected, and **Resident Evil 4 Remake** is suffering from stuttering. I even upgraded my RAM, but after 6 hours of troubleshooting to make it run at full speed, there was no change in game performance.
It seems that CPU bottlenecking could be the issue, but I've experienced better performance before with my RX 6700 XT. I'm confused since my CPU utilization is high, and GPU usage varies but often doesn't exceed 50%. I've already tried everything from BIOS updates to cleaning and reapplying thermal paste. I'm now considering getting a new CPU (like the Ryzen 5700X) and potentially a new motherboard if that doesn't help. Any thoughts on what could be going wrong?
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Before you buy anything else, try testing your FPS with others who have similar setups. If they're handling the same games better, then you know it's definitely your CPU getting in the way of that sweet gaming experience!
You're right about the RAM speeds being crucial for Ryzen CPUs. Getting that RAM up to 3200mhz should help, but if you're hitting CPU limits while gaming, that's a major bottleneck. Make sure your games aren't set to some ridiculously high graphic settings that could bog your system down too!
Exactly! Sometimes the settings can cause more strain than the hardware itself. Lower that resolution or dial back some graphic settings, see if that helps any.
Honestly, given your experience with different GPUs and that disappointing performance, it definitely seems like you need a better CPU. If the 5700X doesn’t fix things, then consider checking your motherboard for compatibility issues too — sometimes older boards can throttle new tech.
Absolutely! Look into a good motherboard when you upgrade your CPU. Something supporting newer tech will future-proof your setup more.
It sounds like your **Ryzen 3400G** is really holding you back. It's a decent chip, but for modern gaming, especially at lower resolutions like 1080p, the CPU demands can go up significantly. I’d say upgrading to a **Ryzen 5600X** or higher would yield noticeable improvements. Definitely don't stick with that old CPU if you want to make the most of your new 3080Ti!
Totally agree! The 3400G just doesn't have the muscle for today’s titles, especially when you're pushing a powerful GPU like the 3080Ti.
It seems like you're already on the right track with checking your hardware. But I'd also look into any background processes that might be hogging resources. It's surprising how much of a difference that can make!
True that! Background processes can kill performance. Make sure to monitor your CPU and RAM usage in the Task Manager while gaming.
Great idea! Comparing performance metrics can help clarify if the issue is with your specific setup or just how the game is optimized. Good luck!