GPU not going over 50% while gaming heavy gpu intensive games

[ameysawant]

this game also lags a lotLaptop Model: HP Victus Gaming Laptop 15-fa1124TX
Operating System: Windows 11

Issue: My GPU usage does not exceed 50% while playing GPU-intensive games like Delta Force and Wuthering Waves, even at medium or high graphics settings. This results in suboptimal gaming performance, such as low frame rates and lag.

Steps Taken:

1. Verified GPU specifications using GPU-Z:
   • PCIe is running at x8 4.0 instead of x16 4.0.
   • Resizable BAR is enabled.
2. Installed the latest NVIDIA driver (Version 566.36, released Dec 3, 2024).
3. Checked CPU and GPU temperatures, which remain within normal ranges (75–80°C).

Additional Notes:

• CPU usage during gaming consistently reaches 100%, while GPU usage remains at 20–30%.
• No apparent signs of thermal throttling or power delivery issues.
• Game performance:
  • Delta Force: 80 FPS on low settings.
  • Wuthering Waves: 20 FPS on high settings.

Request:
I’d like to understand whether this issue is due to a hardware limitation, BIOS/driver configuration, or any other factor that might be preventing the GPU from fully utilizing its potential. Please suggest any troubleshooting steps or solutions to resolve this issue.

[michs23]

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@ameysawant CA DMVwrote:

this game also lags a lotLaptop Model: HP Victus Gaming Laptop 15-fa1124TX
Operating System: Windows 11

Issue: My GPU usage does not exceed 50% while playing GPU-intensive games like Delta Force and Wuthering Waves, even at medium or high graphics settings. This results in suboptimal gaming performance, such as low frame rates and lag.

Steps Taken:

1. Verified GPU specifications using GPU-Z:
   • PCIe is running at x8 4.0 instead of x16 4.0.
   • Resizable BAR is enabled.
2. Installed the latest NVIDIA driver (Version 566.36, released Dec 3, 2024).
3. Checked CPU and GPU temperatures, which remain within normal ranges (75–80°C).

Additional Notes:

• CPU usage during gaming consistently reaches 100%, while GPU usage remains at 20–30%.
• No apparent signs of thermal throttling or power delivery issues.
• Game performance:
  • Delta Force: 80 FPS on low settings.
  • Wuthering Waves: 20 FPS on high settings.

Request:
I’d like to understand whether this issue is due to a hardware limitation, BIOS/driver configuration, or any other factor that might be preventing the GPU from fully utilizing its potential. Please suggest any troubleshooting steps or solutions to resolve this issue.

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Yeah this is one of the most requested feature from the community but not sure when will the idea be implemented. I'm having the same problem as the others. I am also encountering this issue. Don't know why its happening. Pleased to see your issue as I think I have the same problem. I am also confused and in need of light on this same issue. Need help. Thank goodness i have found someone else experiencing the same problem.