Google Chrome lowers FPS dramatically (G-sync??)

[b1t]

So if I boot up my computer and launch ES2 the first thing I do, it runs at ~100 FPS at max graphic settings, both menus and in-game. If I however start the web browser (Chrome) before I run the game, it gets stuck between 20-26 FPS both in menus and in-game.

If I start Chrome AFTER launching the game it has no impact whatsoever, still runs at 100 FPS.

lolwut?

Haven't tested if any other programs impacts the game, I just have to reboot and start ES2 immediately to solve the issue, just a hassle.

i7 4790 @ 3,6 GHz
GTX 1080
16 GB RAM
Win 10

EDIT:

Turning off G-sync seems to have fixed it, it now runs high FPS regardless of Chrome, and when I switch G-sync on again (only in fullscreen) it still runs at 100 FPS after re-starting the game.

It might have something to do with G-sync and multiple monitors, remembering I had similar issues with Hearthstone dropping to low FPS with G-sync but skyrocketing again as soon as I had it in the background.

This ♥♥♥♥ is wierd.

Main monitor is a G-sync 1440p @ 144Hz, second monitor standard 1080p @ 60 Hz.

[Ukanlos]

Chrome is notorious for being a performance hog, I always have it closed for running stuff.

[PFC Demigo [29th ID]]

Are you new to PC or something to not know that Chrome is well know to eat a lot of RAM.....

[JH]

I had a slightly bizarre problem also involving Chrome but I can't say it was related. Things were super slow then I noticed one cpu core was at 100%. Checked in task manager and found Endless Space and Chrome both had their affinity locked to a single core. Setting them both to all processors fixed it. I have no idea how this happened, I don't have any utility that sets affinity.

[PFC Demigo [29th ID]]

Originally posted by JH:

I had a slightly bizarre problem also involving Chrome but I can't say it was related. Things were super slow then I noticed one cpu core was at 100%. Checked in task manager and found Endless Space and Chrome both had their affinity locked to a single core. Setting them both to all processors fixed it. I have no idea how this happened, I don't have any utility that sets affinity.

Thats more like you are running the game on your Integrated GPU.

[PFC Demigo [29th ID]]

Originally posted by 3rc Jeruzalem:

Originally posted by ♋️LunarCainEX🐶:

Thats more like you are running the game on your Integrated GPU.

are you new to endless space 2 or something? the game wont run on integrated gpu.

.. Let me post you something from the Developer.

https://www.games2gether.com/endless-space-2/forums/73-tech-support/threads/25568-steam-store-page-system-requirements-minimum-false-description?page=1#post-235682
"Hi there,

What we specified was for the Early Access, to make sure no customers would buy the game without being able to play it.

We have worked a lot on Intel HD cards since then, and we will consider changing the minimal spec.

Cheers,"

Also I tested on 2 Integrated GPU

Low Spec
OS: Windows 8.1
CPU: Intel i5-3210M
Integrated GPU: Intel(R) HD Graphics 400
Graphic Setting: Fastest
Resolution: 720p 1366x768
Vsync: Off
Set Max Frame Rate 30, Smooth though some stuttering

High Spec
OS: Windows 10
CPU: Intel i7-7700HQ
Integrated GPU: Intel(R) HD Graphics 630
Graphic Setting: Fantastic
Resolution: 1080p 1920x1080
Vsync: Off
Set Max Frame Rate 60, it ran very smooth

[Satoru]

Originally posted by 3rc Jeruzalem:

Originally posted by ♋️LunarCainEX🐶:

Thats more like you are running the game on your Integrated GPU.

are you new to endless space 2 or something? the game wont run on integrated gpu.

Actually the game now runs at least on most Intel based DX11 cards. It's not officially supported but it does run

[JH]

Originally posted by ♋️LunarCainEX🐶:

Originally posted by JH:

I had a slightly bizarre problem also involving Chrome but I can't say it was related. Things were super slow then I noticed one cpu core was at 100%. Checked in task manager and found Endless Space and Chrome both had their affinity locked to a single core. Setting them both to all processors fixed it. I have no idea how this happened, I don't have any utility that sets affinity.

Thats more like you are running the game on your Integrated GPU.

I don't have an integrated gpu. Anyway the point was, sometimes these problems are surprising.

[b1t]

When the game stays at low FPS.. I just noticed, when I don't have it focused, it goes up to 100 FPS, but as soon as I switch to ES2, the FPS goes down again. What the the hell causes that?

[b1t]

Turning off G-sync seems to have fixed it, it now runs high FPS regardless of Chrome, and when I switch G-sync on again (only in fullscreen) it still runs at 100 FPS after re-starting the game.

It might have something to do with G-sync and multiple monitors, remembering I had similar issues with Hearthstone dropping to low FPS with G-sync but skyrocketing again as soon as I had it in the background.

This ♥♥♥♥ is wierd.

Main monitor is a G-sync 1440p @ 144Hz, second monitor standard 1080p @ 60 Hz.

[Troy]

Chrome is a major RAM eater.

[b1t]

Don't think Chrome eating RAM is an issue, I have plenty of RAM left with Chrome and games running.

[Satoru]

Makes me glad I spend $200 on a dual 1080p setup rather than $500 on a single monitor with Gsync/Freesync