I bought an RX 6800 XT back in January 2025 for around $499, which felt like a great deal since the 7800XT was going for $150 to $200 more. It's paired with a Ryzen 7 5700X3D and 32GB of RAM, all running on a 1080p 60Hz monitor. I expected this setup to last a few years without issues, but I'm now noticing some performance dips in newer games like Monster Hunter Wilds and Oblivion Remastered, which are both stuttering at 1080p. When I enable in-game frame generation, the FPS skyrockets over 60, causing trouble with my 60Hz monitor, and locking it at 30 FPS doesn't feel great. I'm currently using Lossless Scaling's adaptive frame generation to stabilize the experience, but it feels a bit janky. I'm hesitant to upgrade to a 1440p monitor since my current setup is already struggling. Should I just stick to native 1080p, or consider switching to a Freesync 1440p monitor, or even find a 1080p monitor with Freesync for better frame generation?
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For Monster Hunter Wilds, check for optimized settings from YouTube or other sources, it's not the most optimized title. As for Oblivion, it's notorious for being a mess—Digital Foundry has done videos highlighting its poor performance even on high-end setups. So, don't feel too bad about your GPU choice; these games are just not well-optimized right now.
You're right about the optimization issues in these games. My setup is similar to yours, except I have the non-XT variant overclocked, and I still see problems. For Monster Hunter Wilds, I play at 1440p using Frame Generation and FSR Quality, averaging around 80-90 FPS, although it dips in demanding areas. Maybe look into getting a budget 1080p Freesync monitor. Prices have gotten reasonable for decent refresh rates, and those can improve your experience significantly. Games are just getting released in increasingly unoptimized states, which is frustrating for everyone.
I totally hear you; modern games can be poorly optimized. Your setup is solid, and the RX 6800 XT should handle 1080p effortlessly. It's not just you—many users report similar experiences with these titles. And quite frankly, it’s important to remember that GPUs aren't always the issue; devs can slack on optimization these days.
Honestly, if those are the only games giving you grief, don’t sweat it! Both Monster Hunter and Oblivion are known for having poor performance. Even with high-end hardware, like the 5090, they stutter badly. Just play some other titles and you should see that your RX 6800 XT is doing just fine for 1080p gaming!
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