80-130 FPS?!?!

[Baune]

Hi HP-support.

I have had a problem for a while now that my pc simply cant get more than a 130 fps and keeping it stable. Sometimes it is 80 fps and sometimes its 130 FPS. I have tried everything regarding optimization, factory reset and so on. Nothing works... So now i reach out to you in the hopes of you doing some kind of magic, because on paper the PC should be running with much more FPS than this with a 3070Ti and a 5700G processor.

I thank you in advance.

Baune

[Max3Aj]

@Baune, Welcome to HP Support Community. 

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you. 
Let’s try to dig into this a bit and figure out what might be capping your performance. Here’s a checklist to start troubleshooting:

Quick Questions First:

1. What games are you seeing 80–130 FPS in?
   • Some titles are more CPU-bound or poorly optimized, so the game matters.
2. What resolution and refresh rate is your monitor?
   • Are you running at 1080p, 1440p, or 4K?
3. Is V-Sync or any frame limiter enabled?
   • This is one of the biggest culprits.

Top Fixes to Try

1. Check Display Settings

• Go to Settings > System > Display > Advanced Display Settings and verify your refresh rate is set to your monitor’s max (e.g., 144Hz or 165Hz).
• Also, check NVIDIA Control Panel > Manage 3D Settings:
  • Set Power Management Mode to “Prefer Maximum Performance.”
  • Set Vertical Sync to “Off.”
  • Try setting Low Latency Mode to “Ultra.”

2. Check for Bottlenecks

• Even with a strong CPU and GPU, background apps, Windows Game Mode, or thermal throttling can cause issues.
• Open Task Manager while gaming (Ctrl + Shift + Esc) and:
  • Look for high CPU or disk usage.
  • Check GPU utilization. If it's low (e.g., below 60%), something’s holding it back.

3. Turn Off Game DVR / Xbox Game Bar

These features can cap performance:

• Disable Xbox Game Bar in Settings > Gaming > Xbox Game Bar.
• Go to Settings > Gaming > Captures and turn off Background recording.

4. Check for Thermal Throttling

Your components might be getting hot and downclocking:

• Use HWMonitor, MSI Afterburner, or HWiNFO to check temps while gaming.
  • Ideally, CPU should stay under 85°C.
  • GPU under 80–83°C.

5. Update Drivers

• Make sure your NVIDIA drivers are the latest Game Ready ones (use GeForce Experience to verify).
• Update your AMD chipset drivers from the AMD website directly (important for 5700G performance).

6. Check Background Apps & Startup Bloat

• Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc > Startup tab and disable unnecessary apps.
• Uninstall any bloatware or trialware you don’t use (especially HP preloaded stuff that runs services in the background).

7. Recheck BIOS Settings & Power Plans

• Make sure XMP is enabled for your RAM in the BIOS.
• Windows Power Plan: Go to Control Panel > Power Options and select High Performance or Ultimate Performance.

Also check:

• If you’re playing competitive games like CS:GO or Valorant, CPU might become a limiting factor even with a good GPU, especially if other processes are running.
• Try running games in Full Screen (not Borderless Windowed) — that helps with FPS sometimes.
• Check if DLSS, Ray Tracing, or AA settings are too aggressive — turn those down to test.

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day. 

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Max3Aj

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