Extreme FPS drop

[XXMythLuan]

Hi, I have this config here:

-Intel Xeon E5-2670 V3 @ 2.30 GHz (12C/24T)
-32 GB DDR4
-GTX 1650 GDDR5 4GB

I play on low-mid settings with AMD FSR on and sometimes the FPS drops to 45-30 FPS, even my PC can easily handle 60 FPS fine. I have the latest Nvidia driver btw.

[Dagtag]

what did you expect from a server cpu that barely surpasses the minimum required cpu

[XXMythLuan]

@Dagtag My dude, FYI my CPU is basically an i9-9900K regarding single thread and multithread (Tests done using CPU-Z). Please do more research on Xeon before saying anything. It's not because my CPU is a server/old that it doesn't run games. I can run all the games I want at 60 FPS or even higher depending on the game.

[Dagtag]

Originally posted by XXMythLuan:

@Dagtag My dude, FYI my CPU is basically an i9-9900K regarding single thread and multithread (Tests done using CPU-Z). Please do more research on Xeon before saying anything. It's not because my CPU is a server/old that it doesn't run games. I can run all the games I want at 60 FPS or even higher depending on the game.

Seems like you are the one not doing your research… your cpu is equivalent to the 4430

[XXMythLuan]

https://youtu.be/30FR2gdFHYE

[XXMythLuan]

https://i.imgur.com/2Sop0lu.png

[Seamus]

Your cpu is about half the single thread performance of a 9900k. And indeed comes in behind the 4430 for single thread as dagtag said.

Use an actual proper benchmark like cinebench.

Xeon chips are never a good choice.

[Dagtag]

Originally posted by XXMythLuan:

https://i.imgur.com/2Sop0lu.png

that literally proves you wrong... your single core score is more inline with the Intel Core i5-2500 which is set at 340, and your 24 threads are not being used optimally in videogames(games usually cap out at 8), they also fall extremely short of the i9 9900k. it is simply the reality of the situation, your cpu is inline with the minimum required cpu when it comes to gaming

[Komarimaru]

The problem is you're running FSR and trying to run at too high a setting. FSR lowers the resolution, and puts more strain on the CPU. Unless you're using a modern CPU, you're killing your FPS further. Stick to native, assuming 1080p, and lower graphics settings.

The combination of a weak CPU+weak GPU combined with FSR and assuming 1080p, DX12 title, etc etc. You have to lower settings and quit using FSR.

[broman]

I also have the extreme fps drop issue. it happens when the scene changes , i get a large vram spike and frame drop. running an i7 10700k and 3070ti.

[XXMythLuan]

If my CPU sucks for you guys, then why am I playing most of my current games at 60 FPS or higher, huh? Yes, my single thread may not be the biggest thing in the world, but I don't even have a problem with it and really, I don't even care because I've seen a lot of CPUs with low single-thread and phenomenal performance in games. Call me n00b or ignorant because I really don't care at all. Every part of my PC I picked as carefully as possible, and that included my CPU. I built everything in May of this year and the choice of Xeon was not for nothing. You probably have better financial conditions than I do because you live in first world countries like the United States, Canada or any country in Europe. I'm from a different condition than you, because I am Brazilian, and I live in a third world country surrounded by poverty and corruption. If you think I would buy an i9-9900K or any recent generation i9 with an RTX 3080 and literally pay the price of a car, you're completely wrong. I built my PC with these settings because that's what I could buy with R$ 4500, and both the motherboard, the RAM and the CPU that you guys think is ♥♥♥♥, was all bought from Aliexpress. Many people think that Xeon is no good just because it is a server, which is a valid argument because many people have prejudices with server CPUs because of the low clock, few GHz and single thread as well. But one thing I tell you: this is a lie. Several channels that I know from YouTube point out the positive points of these CPUs. Just do your best research and find it yourself. And btw, the American/European reality differs from the Brazilian one, so what for you is a chocolate bar, for us is a pink diamond. Ok, all of this just because of a stupid lag that I have. I don't need more help anymore because I managed to solve this. Goodbye.

[Seamus]

You sure are mad that your server cpu has bad single thread IPC.

[Komarimaru]

We're not making fun of your hardware, we're telling you to adjust setting to match your hardware's power.

That Xeon is not a good CPU for any modern game, no. Nor is the 1650. You have to adjust settings, and quit using FSR since you're already CPU bottlenecked as it is.

https://www.cpuagent.com/cpu/intel-xeon-e5-2670-v3/bottleneck/nvidia-geforce-gtx-1650?res=1&quality=ultra

No server CPU is worth the money, period. You're investing into a dead platform, and trapped in it, when you could save a bit more money and adopt a platform that actually has full support and upgrade paths later on as income allows.

[Dagtag]

Originally posted by XXMythLuan:

If my CPU sucks for you guys, then why am I playing most of my current games at 60 FPS or higher, huh? Yes, my single thread may not be the biggest thing in the world, but I don't even have a problem with it and really, I don't even care because I've seen a lot of CPUs with low single-thread and phenomenal performance in games.

not every game performs the same, some games are more cpu heavy than others, and in those you will experience issues. some cpu's hold up, at high resolutions, because it puts more stress on the gpu.

Call me n00b or ignorant because I really don't care at all. Every part of my PC I picked as carefully as possible, and that included my CPU. I built everything in May of this year and the choice of Xeon was not for nothing. You probably have better financial conditions than I do because you live in first world countries like the United States, Canada or any country in Europe. I'm from a different condition than you, because I am Brazilian, and I live in a third world country surrounded by poverty and corruption.

there is a reason why xeons are fairly cheap compared to cpu's intended for gaming, because they are usually worse at it. and i get that it doesn't seem fair, but gaming is a hobby and not a right, so there will be times where you can't play the latest games with optimal conditions.

If you think I would buy an i9-9900K or any recent generation i9 with an RTX 3080 and literally pay the price of a car, you're completely wrong. I built my PC with these settings because that's what I could buy with R$ 4500, and both the motherboard, the RAM and the CPU that you guys think is ♥♥♥♥, was all bought from Aliexpress.

nobody is telling you to buy an i9-9900k, I am just informing you of what you can expect from your cpu, if you take offence in that, that is on you.

Many people think that Xeon is no good just because it is a server, which is a valid argument because many people have prejudices with server CPUs because of the low clock, few GHz and single thread as well. But one thing I tell you: this is a lie. Several channels that I know from YouTube point out the positive points of these CPUs.

it isn't a lie, they can be decent extreme budget options, but they aren't magic. there is a reason why they are cheaper. and they don't age extremely well

[XXMythLuan]

Originally posted by Seamus:

You sure are mad that your server cpu has bad single thread IPC.

Am I mad? Haha. Man, I'm chill here, playing all my cool games. The FPS drop was because of my GPU is outdated driver. I updated a few hours ago and the lag is gone.

[Dagtag]

Originally posted by XXMythLuan:

Originally posted by Seamus:

You sure are mad that your server cpu has bad single thread IPC.

Am I mad? Haha. Man, I'm chill here, playing all my cool games. The FPS drop was because of my GPU is outdated driver. I updated a few hours ago and the lag is gone.

So you mean to tell us that this was just a big fat lie:

Originally posted by XXMythLuan:

I have the latest Nvidia driver btw.

with all of the information at our disposal the only problem could have been tied to the cpu