I’ve been playing Escape from Tarkov, and while my frames per second are decent—around 60-70 in most areas—I notice that my CPU and GPU utilization levels remain quite low, never exceeding 40%. My hardware is capable of better performance, and I’m trying to understand how to optimize it. Can anyone share some tips or solutions to improve my CPU and GPU usage while gaming?
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Yeah, Tarkov can be pretty CPU-heavy, so those low usage numbers can be misleading. As for fixing it, upgrading the CPU is definitely a solid option since your current one might not be keeping up with the demands of the game. If you’re going to upgrade, make sure your motherboard supports the new CPU you have in mind. You’ve got plenty of RAM, which is great—now just focus on getting a CPU that can handle the load better.
It sounds like you’re experiencing a CPU bottleneck. Tarkov is known for being quite demanding on the CPU, so it’s likely limiting your GPU from reaching its full potential. Even if your CPU usage isn’t maxed out, it doesn’t mean it’s performing optimally for this game. You might want to try overclocking your CPU or making sure your RAM is configured properly in dual channel mode. There are also some settings you can tweak in-game to help lighten the load on the CPU, but the real fix would be upgrading your CPU if you’re looking for significant improvement.
Thanks for the insights! I’m definitely leaning towards a CPU upgrade now that I see how demanding the game is. Any recommendations for CPUs that work well with an AM4 board?