Gtx 1070 underperforming

[RMcC123]

I'm currently gaming with a gtx 1070 and a ryzen 5 1600 cpu. I wanted this setup that way I could game comfortably at 1440p @ 60fps.  I've been playing with this config just under a year and I have been a little disappointed.  I feel like when I compare to benchmarks only and copy their settings I'm not getting the fps that they are.  I'm averaging 45-55fps on games that should be closer to 60-65. My biggest grievance was with GTA V. I've been playing likes of Resi 2 and Jedi Fallen order.  I understand that these are newer games and may be pushing the hardware a bit, but I don't seem to be pushing 100% on the gpu or cpu.  Is there something I'm missing or am I wrong about this view? 

[Mick Naughty]

Benchmark it and make sure it goes to 100%. Gpu should be going to max during those games.