GPU Bottleneck maybe?

[RileyTheFox]

Hey!

 

When I play Overwatch, my GPU (GTX 960 4GB) suddenly hits the 90% - 100% usage, while CPU (i5 4460) sits at around 50% - 70%. I'm not sure if this is a bottleneck but if it is what's causing it? The CPU or GPU? Help is appreciated, thanks.

 

NOTE: Frames do not drop at all, they sit at a stable 100+ fps at 1080p High settings.

[VolkA]

1 minute ago, EvilCat70 said:

Hey!

 

When I play Overwatch, my GPU (GTX 960 4GB) suddenly hits the 90% - 100% usage, while CPU (i5 4460) sits at around 50% - 70%. I'm not sure if this is a bottleneck but if it is what's causing it? The CPU or GPU? Help is appreciated, thanks.

 

NOTE: Frames do not drop at all, they sit at a stable 100+ fps at 1080p High settings.

It happens recently or was it all along like it?

[RileyTheFox]

2 minutes ago, VolkA said:

It happens recently or was it all along like it?

Ever since I got Overwatch (25th December)

[it_dont_work]

Yea you're more than likely seeing a scenario where you are gpu bound. Which is better than being cpu bound.

[RileyTheFox]

2 minutes ago, it_dont_work said:

Yea you're more than likely seeing a scenario where you are gpu bound. Which is better than being cpu bound.

So I'll need a new GPU? That's something I can't afford now

[it_dont_work]

1 minute ago, EvilCat70 said:

So I'll need a new GPU? That's something I can't afford now

Games playing on high with over 100fps generally, just enjoy it.

[19_blackie_73]

9 minutes ago, EvilCat70 said:

Hey!

 

When I play Overwatch, my GPU (GTX 960 4GB) suddenly hits the 90% - 100% usage, while CPU (i5 4460) sits at around 50% - 70%. I'm not sure if this is a bottleneck but if it is what's causing it? The CPU or GPU? Help is appreciated, thanks.

 

NOTE: Frames do not drop at all, they sit at a stable 100+ fps at 1080p High settings.

well that's pretty normal and nothing to worry. The only information you get out of this: your cpu does not bottleneck the gpu and that's what most people aim for (mostly because gpu has bigger impact on performance) and the game is more gpu bound than cpu bound. It also tells you that your cpu is capable to hold up against the gpu  

[RileyTheFox]

1 minute ago, it_dont_work said:

Games playing on high with over 100fps generally, just enjoy it.

Yea but as soon as I start to record (I use NVENC) I start to see huge frame drops, around constant 40s

[19_blackie_73]

3 minutes ago, EvilCat70 said:

So I'll need a new GPU? That's something I can't afford now

well no, why would you?

All that matters while gaming is to get the best settings for you and play at a smooth framerate. If that is in check, you don't need to upgrade your gpu (though a 960 is not the fastest thing on earth).

If you are happy with the performance of your rig while gaming, don't upgrade.

 

[19_blackie_73]

2 minutes ago, EvilCat70 said:

Yea but as soon as I start to record (I use NVENC) I start to see huge frame drops, around constant 40s

but what happens with gpu/cpu usage while recording?

[RileyTheFox]

5 minutes ago, 19_blackie_73 said:

but what happens with gpu/cpu usage while recording?

CPU stays put and GPU never leaves 100%

[Bwithnewcast]

1 minute ago, EvilCat70 said:

CPU stays put and GPU never leaves 100%

Yeah this is normal if your gpu is worse then your cpu but its pretty normal, you should be glad you are not cpu bound like i am

[19_blackie_73]

3 minutes ago, EvilCat70 said:

CPU stays put and GPU never leaves 100%

well nvenc is a gpu accelerated encoder, so it puts even more stress on the gpu/pushes the game calculations back. Why don't u try to record with shadow play/nvidia gamestream or what it is called now (via geforce experience). In my experience, this did not have a huge impact on the performance

or try another encoder that is cpu bound

[Mick Naughty]

Sounds normal. Performing as it should. Recording with a weak card will have those issues. Same can happen with any system really.