Cosistent FPS Stuttering

[GunSlinginOtaku]

Hey all.

When I play newer games (within the last three or so years), I'll go from a decent 45-60fps only to suddenly drop to about 20fps (or less) for a split second before I go back up to normal again. This process will repeat every 30-45 seconds. I'll lower the graphic settings and I'll still get the stutter. My computer meet or exceeds the requirements. This makes me believe it's a heat issue but I've turned off "Cool and Quiet" in my bios and my CPU temps don't normally exceed 70c and my GPU is around 70c under load which I've been told is normal.  I also opened the case and placed a fan next to it while running a game, temperatures stayed under 70 but I still got the stutter. Idle my CPU and GPU doing 37c and 27c respectively.

However when I run the Furmark GPU test I get no stuttering and a very consistent FPS so that leaves me really confused.  Though I am aware that FurMark only tests the GPU.

Some games in questions are as follows:
Company of Heroes 2
Squad (This game "recommended" exceeds my computer but not by much, so even on low it runs poorly)
7 Days to Die
Osiris New Dawn
Rising Storm 2: Vietnam

My Computer:
OS: Windows 7 64x
CPU: AMD Fx6300 not Oc'd and stock fan
RAM: 16GB
GPU: GTX 960 (4GB Version)
MOBO: Gigagyte 990FXA

PSU: EVGA 650w

Thanks!

Also I ran the a performance test for Company of Heroes 2 and the FPS ratings were:
Min: 17
Max: 48
Avg: 29
And here is the MSi Afterburner results when running the test.

[Spoderman!!]

38 minutes ago, GunSlinginOtaku said:

AMD Fx6300 not Oc'd and stock fan

I would bet my money on that being the problem.

I would get a new CPU if i were you (Ryzen 3 or 5, whatever suits you),and if you really don't wonna change it out, then at least get a new cooler and overclock it as much as possible.

[GunSlinginOtaku]

51 minutes ago, Spoderman!! said:

I would bet my money on that being the problem.

I would get a new CPU if i were you (Ryzen 3 or 5, whatever suits you),and if you really don't wonna change it out, then at least get a new cooler and overclock it as much as possible.

Thanks for the response!

I recently Oc'd my 6300 to 4.0 from 3.5 (Using AMD Overdrive... not the BEST way I know but it's what I can do with my current knowledge) and I seemed to have had a higher average FPS in games but still the stuttering.  I was thinking between upgrading to a 9590 which will set me back $160 (With an AIO Liquid Cooler) or just saving up to get a Ryzen like you suggested.  I feel as though getting a Ryzen would be a better long term investment anyway.