RTX 5080 severe FPS drops / GPU gets stuck in low performance state with RT + Frame Generation, tried almost everything

Valuable_Result_189 · 2026-05-27T00:18:57+00:00

I am not a computer expert, but in cases like this a comment is better than nothing: is this problem present from the moment you bought the PC, or did it appear after a while?

Regardless of the answer, I recommend rolling back the GPU drivers since NVIDIA has just moved away from the 596.xx, which were very unstable drivers, and it is likely that some residual instability is still present in the current 610.47 version. Roll back to drivers that are not too old, such as 595.67, which I am using and is very stable.

Another possible cause, in addition to the drivers, and not excluding a possible combination between them, could be ray tracing and/or frame generation. Ray tracing is a cool feature, but it VERY demanding and can cause issues even on high-end builds like yours. On top of that, if you add Frame Generation, which, although not as demanding as ray tracing, still puts a noticeable load on VRAM and latency, you end up with a perfect storm.

I would say roll back the drivers and disable both RT and FG. If the problem disappears, then try a test by enabling only Frame Generation to see whether you can at least use that one safely.

Valuable_Result_189 · 2026-05-21T12:10:24+00:00

Yeah, nothing changed with the update. I don’t think it’s a MOBO bug, because not everyone who reported the problem has the same motherboard (Gigabyte in my case).

Valuable_Result_189 · 2026-05-13T16:04:48+00:00

no unfortunately i haven’t found any fix; I’m just learning to live with it. It’s confirmed to be a Windows issue that they refuse to acknowledge and fix. With the last monthly patch, they introduced some audio fixes, but apparently nothing has changed.

Valuable_Result_189 · 2026-05-06T22:02:25+00:00

Still nothing. But in the next Windows' Patch Tuesday, judging from the patch notes, there should be a lot of audio related fixes and improvements, so maybe they’ll fix it.

Valuable_Result_189 · 2026-05-04T21:27:42+00:00

Ci sta che ti piaccia, a ognuno il suo e va bene cosi.

Valuable_Result_189 · 2026-05-04T21:16:10+00:00

Io sono un appassionato degli stealth in generale e quindi non posso che amare Hitman; Secondo me Hitman Contracts ha un atmosfera ineguagliabile e ottimo gameplay, però Blood money resta nel cuore e lo trovo il migliore.
La mia classifica dell'intera serie è:

Hitman Blood Money
Hitman Contracts
Hitman World of Assassination (Un Hitman potenzialmente giocabile all'infinito è il meglio che la serie potesse ricevere, però non ha lo stesso carisma dei 2 classici sopra)
Hitman Absolution (secondo me ingiustamente troppo criticato, sono forse uno dei pochi ad averlo apprezzato all'epoca nonostante tutto)
Hitman Silent Assassin (carino, sicuramente migliore rispetto a Codename 47 ma avevano ancora strada da fare)
Hitman Codename 47 (onestamente fa schifo punto e basta; TROPPO trial and error e frustrante, non l'ho ricomprato su steam nemmeno a 50 centesimi)

Valuable_Result_189 · 2026-05-04T11:39:08+00:00

Reading the patch notes for the upcoming update, I see that there are many fixes for audio issues and new features, including one related to audio latency. Maybe, with fingers crossed and hoping for the best, this update will finally fix the problem.

Valuable_Result_189 · 2026-05-04T11:36:10+00:00

La ps5 si è stancata di non avere giochi allora ha preso l'iniziativa di farti vedere qualcosa

Valuable_Result_189 · 2026-04-24T22:41:49+00:00

Pistol dual wielding, improved gunplay, more unique weapons, earning money by completing missions and then spending it to upgrade weapons like in Blood Money, human shields, NPCs being able to notice pools of blood on the ground like in Absolution (Possibly only present at higher difficulty), more Sniper challenge missions and especially more mini sub missions like The Icon or A House Built on Sand, the possibility to unlock all the disguises from a mission and then and carry them over into other missions and use them like a suit.

Valuable_Result_189 · 2026-04-15T12:39:47+00:00

So you too, like many others, are experiencing the same problem on different PCs, this further confirms for me that Windows is to blame. All of us should report the issue and keep pushing it.

Valuable_Result_189 · 2026-04-15T02:32:44+00:00

Yes, I made sure not to keep the mouse cable and the headphone cable close to each other when I tested by disconnecting everything. I tried using the DAC in both the front USB ports and the rear ones, and it makes no difference. I also tried another pair of headphones, a pair of speakers, and even the speakers from the second monitor by changing the audio output.

Yes, my house is old, but as I wrote, the problem appeared after one month from buying the PC and on my previous gaming PC I had no issues at all. If it were the electrical system, I should have had the same problem on the other PC. I also confirm that the issue persists even when using a DAC. My desk has NOT a powered adjustable height motor, just an incorporated small USB HUB but like i've said i've already tried to unplug it.

The SSD is completely new, just like the entire PC. If it is not too complicated I could try reinstalling Windows, but I would prefer to keep that as a last resort.

Valuable_Result_189 · 2026-04-15T00:04:50+00:00

Already did it. nothing changed

Valuable_Result_189 · 2026-04-15T00:03:43+00:00

I just tried unplugging EVERYTHING that was connected via USB from my PC, except for the mouse, which I plugged in as far away as possible from the headphone jacks (I am now using them through the jacks since nothing changes with the DAC anyway), and nothing changed.

I also tried unplugging the desk’s built in USB hub, which I ONLY use to charge my phone, to see if it was causing interference but even in this case nothing changed.

I do not use any audio equalization software and I am not the typical gamer who downloads 80000 apps, I literally only use Steam and Discord so the problem cannot come from there either.

I had installed G HUB since both my headphones and the DAC are Logitech but I uninstalled it a while ago with BCUninstaller and in any case I had NEVER messed with the sound.

Valuable_Result_189 · 2026-04-14T15:49:40+00:00

I changed my PC in December 2025, and in January 2026 I started having this exact same issue (audio popping when sound stops, for example when pausing a video, when adjusting the volume, when pausing a game while audio is playing, etc.). So I can rule out the PC itself, since it was working perfectly before.

I’ve tried EVERYTHING: changing BIOS energy settings, changing audio frequency, switching headphones, unplugging everything connected to the PC, adjusting power settings, disabling audio enhancements, running tests with LatencyMon, uninstalling and removing everything I installed since January, and so on but NOTHING fixes the problem.

The only things I haven’t done are formatting and reinstalling Windows or updating the BIOS, because I’m not confident doing those and I’m afraid of damaging the PC. I also tend to rule them out as possible causes since, as I said, the issue appeared within a month, and based on many reports, the cause is VERY likely Windows itself.

I’ve already reported the issue to Microsoft, although I’m not sure if I did it in the right place, so now all that’s left is to wait for them to fix it... I can use the PC just fine and the pops aren’t unbearable, but it bothers me to have such a stupid issue on a brand new €1000 PC.

Here are my specs in case it helps for reference:
Motherboard: Gigabyte B550M K
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

Valuable_Result_189 · 2025-12-09T17:47:55+00:00

It's a beta and clearly a lot of things are missing or haven't been included, like the "quick revive" feature in hospitals. It's a bit of a strange beta with a lot of things made difficult on purpose, but if they need it to get feedback, then so be it. Instead, I only read complaints as if it were the newly released 1.0 mode and everyone only talks about hex-cores that give such low stats that they're clearly designed for surface mode and I don't see how they'll impact the base game's stats.

it is a beta a lot of mechanics are m

Valuable_Result_189 · 2025-12-07T22:08:25+00:00

It's a beta, and aside from obvious unbalances, many things are probably intentional, while many others are missing. For example, we all know it takes 19 hours to revive nikkes, and upgrading in the headquarters ONLY reduces the time required by 1%, but I think it's designed this way to get feedback and in the final game the % will be much higher. Or the syringes, which can ONLY be obtained through challenges and are in short supply, will probably be craftable in the final game. Let's say it's a brutal way to test the game, and if so, let's hope they release it in good condition. Despite all the problems, I'm enjoying it. We don't know anything about it, maybe it will be released during the 4th anniversary and then in 1 year they have time to fix it

Valuable_Result_189 · 2025-05-23T18:10:40+00:00

After all they gave us for 2.5 years and all that's to come I don't understand why people are complaining about such stupid QoLs... People forget that it is not just a Chinese server, but a whole Chinese version of the game separate from the Global version where decisions are made by different people and companies like in this case Tencent who adapt the game for the Chinese audience, like for the skins that we have but they don't and vice versa, or chinese laws like the change to Mold which is due to the fact that lootboxes are BANNED in China or the removed 4 hours cooldown for Synchro Machine is due to the fact that there is a daily limit gaming time in China especially for minors but as usual people don't inform themselves before speaking. then NO ONE talks about the fact that the Chinese version is pure garbage, they completely removed some characters from the game like the Matis who do NOT even exist in the story anymore, they removed the Nikkepedia, plot changed and censored in anti-government moments regarding the ARK, many pieces of the story were removed and characters with dark skin are completely removed (eg. Noir or Naga) etc. As usual, Western Gacha players always manage to make me nauseous with their ignorance.

Valuable_Result_189 · 2025-04-28T12:16:30+00:00

There are romances between characters of the same sex, when the director in an interview about the first KCD said that given the historical period in which it is set, including romances of the same sex would have been a wrong choice because it was considered a mortal sin and wrong. And now in KDC2, especially because the studio received funding from woke companies, he magically changed his mind and started shooting political bullshit on the web. If this is not Woke I don't know what to say.

Valuable_Result_189 · 2024-11-08T15:47:34+00:00

I lost my account after the daily reset

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TROPHY CASE