Low FPS with low GPU and CPU usage

[Quickness]

I have a 6700k running @ 4.6, and a 2080ti and an Index. I get horrible FPS (around 60) even though CPU core max usage is below 70% and GPU usage is at 50%. I have set CPU priority to high, changed GPU power management to max performance and also changed the resolution to the minimum with left control + double click on the steam launcher to open the options window. When I'm in a map by myself, I'm at a solid 120 fps. As soon as I jump into a game with other people, it drops hard and becomes a jittery mess.

Any thoughts?

[Jon]

i have the same problem

[N I O N]

Same problem here. Rtx2080, I7 8700k, 32gb ram 3000mhz. Game is installed on an ssd.

[ELITE_Host]

I also got this problem, steam reconfigures windows to use the "Max Performance" power profile, and this causes the problem, actually i have to switch it back to "Balanced" and the low fps problem is gone. my computer is 3 years ago , 6700k+1080ti , when the game is running in balanced, it uses on around 50% of cpu and 70% of gpu and the outcome is full frame rate @90fps

[Quickness]

I tried that, but no luck. I did, however, find that when I play a mission solo I have 120 fps nailed. It's only when I'm with other players that it drops.

[DeliciousMonkey]

Originally posted by LarryChanOnAMG:

I also got this problem, steam reconfigures windows to use the "Max Performance" power profile, and this causes the problem, actually i have to switch it back to "Balanced" and the low fps problem is gone. my computer is 3 years ago , 6700k+1080ti , when the game is running in balanced, it uses on around 50% of cpu and 70% of gpu and the outcome is full frame rate @90fps

Why would the "Balanced" power plan lead to higher fps than "High Performance"? Isnt the first one the one who reduces CPU speed and Max Performance the one who keeps it up all the time?

[ELITE_Host]

Originally posted by DeliciousMonkey:

Originally posted by LarryChanOnAMG:

I also got this problem, steam reconfigures windows to use the "Max Performance" power profile, and this causes the problem, actually i have to switch it back to "Balanced" and the low fps problem is gone. my computer is 3 years ago , 6700k+1080ti , when the game is running in balanced, it uses on around 50% of cpu and 70% of gpu and the outcome is full frame rate @90fps

Why would the "Balanced" power plan lead to higher fps than "High Performance"? Isnt the first one the one who reduces CPU speed and Max Performance the one who keeps it up all the time?

i don't have an answer to that question, but it made me to set to balanced to obtain good gaming exp.

[Mr. Kickass🔞]

Same problem. 6700K. GPU is doing fine, but the CPU is not.

[Awesome!]

Same issue here! Changing my graphics settings has no affect on FPS either. My FPS is pretty much stuck at 60 when in a full 5v5 match. Meanwhile Pavlov is getting an easy 120 fps in full matches with max graphics.

1080ti
i5-6600k
16GBs RAM

[36 bald fat lives with parents]

I have the lowest everything, settings and all, and I don't see FPS that low generally. Large maps like abandoned and ones with lots of trees like jungle didn't perform well but I could manage it by looking up into the clouds while I run long distances... I know, not ideal.

Making sure someone with a better machine not running on wifi is the host definitely seems to help. I also have absolutely nothing except oculus and steam running when I play (launched in oculus mode) and the window is focused on the game.

When I have freshly restarted, my sensors are working fine, and I am not the host, I still get lag on servers with maybe 3 or more players. It gets worse with each sequential map, but smaller ones like cargo are almost always unaffected by it.

So in short - lowest settings, make sure someone with a good computer and connection is host. Smaller maps are much better. It's enough to get things going for now.

[AquaDuck]

Try to force the game to fullscreen mode (just the preview, won't affect the VR version)
Right-click game > Properties > Launch Settings > Type: `-window-mode exclusive`

This should give the game full access to the resources it needs.
Also make sure to shut down other "heavy" programs like web browsers and even Discord to save more RAM.

[Katt i knä]

You won't see full CPU utilization in like 99% of the games you play even when the CPU is the bottleneck as games generally don't use all the threads/cores. Your GPU usage is low as a result of the CPU being the limiting factor not being able to push out enough frames for the GPU to render. You should see the GPU usage increase if you increase the supersampling in the game.

Onward is sadly not very optimized for CPUs at the moment :(

I would get fpsVR on steam if you haven't already so you can see what component is the limiting factor with 100% certainty.

[ArmyKIllswitch]

I kinda wish they would ditch Unity Engine and move over to UE4.

[Daggoth]

i have the same issue, with my my ryzen 2700x, 32gb 3200 ram, installed on SSD with a 2080, it runs the tutorial fine with a few mins of laggy response and screen tearing, then i play a normal game its is just sits constant on about 10 fps

[YME]

r9 3900x rtx 2080 super quest 2, suddenly getting low fps and laggy screen tearing but my computer is 10% usage

[Hollywood]

Originally posted by StandWithHK:

I also got this problem, steam reconfigures windows to use the "Max Performance" power profile, and this causes the problem, actually i have to switch it back to "Balanced" and the low fps problem is gone. my computer is 3 years ago , 6700k+1080ti , when the game is running in balanced, it uses on around 50% of cpu and 70% of gpu and the outcome is full frame rate @90fps

You can set power profile by group policy, which prevents anyone (even admin user) to change it back. You need to get the GUID of that power plan though.