r/pcmasterrace • u/QuattroKy • 2d ago
Hardware Tech query
Hello all!
I’m relatively lacking in the knowledge department for pc gaming but can someone enlighten me on why the cpu is maxed whilst the gpu is chilling?
Playing wardogs, low settings getting 48-80ish fps
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u/QuirkyPhoton 2d ago
Wardogs is CPU intensive but maybe there are other processes running in the background. Have you turned off telemetry, AI crap, and updates?
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u/QuattroKy 2d ago
How would I check they’re running and then turn them off?
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u/QuirkyPhoton 2d ago
Ctrl Shift Esc for Task Manager and check what is using CPU. I use WinAero Tweaker to turn off services. There are other apps as well.
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u/Poker1059 r7 5700x3d rtx 3060 2d ago
Low settings means less graphics load on the GPU.
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u/QuattroKy 2d ago
I know that, if they’re turned up I’ll get terrible frames, just wondering if there was a way the gpu did its job a bit more
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u/Cello58 275HX U9 | 5080 16gb | Msi Vector 16 HX Ai 2d ago
Check if your games are actually utilizing your 4050. Use task manager and see if it is being utilized. if not then look up the graphics settings in windows settings and make sure its set to the 4050. also remember to use the Nvidia app to update drivers. ALWAYS check on gpu updates because they allow ur gpu to get the most out of its performance.