NVIDIA Low FPS Issue

[lux4k]

I have seen numerous threads regarding this issue but haven't had any luck. I'm running a GTX1070 and can't get more than 60fps on a blank composition. GPU power is set to max performance and V-sync is on. There is no option to disable Optimus as far as I can tell.

Does anyone have a solution to this?

[Menno]

If you want a higher fps than 60 with vsync turned on your need a monitor that has a higher refresh rate. For example a 144Hz monitor. Alternatively you could turn vsync off which depending on the os's window manager will result in either tearing or prerendered frames being discarded.

[lux4k]

The monitor is not the issue as I still float around 55 frames on a blank composition with no output connected. Unfortunately turning off V-sync is not an option as it results in tearing. Low FPS seems to be a common issue with NVIDIA cards, is there no other solution?

[cosmowe]

Hi lux4k,
just for testing, turn vsync off. how much frames do you get?

best wishes
cosmowe

[lux4k]

Hi cosmowe-
I get 130-140 with v-sync off.

[cosmowe]

Hey Lux,
so then, your GPU can obviously push some frames. Next question..

Low FPS seems to be a common issue with NVIDIA cards

to which thread are you referring to?

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If you do the Resolume benchmark....how much clips can you play until you hit 30 fps?
Resolume Benchmark


Greetings
cosmowe

[lux4k]

V-sync off: Clean - 20+ layers, 90-100fps, Noise - 20+ layers, 80-90fps.
V-sync on: Clean - 20+ layers, 50-60fps, Noise - 20+ layers, 40-50fps.

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Disabling Optimus seems to resolve the issue but unfortunately many of us don't have that option.

[cosmowe]

So....if I understand you right... your issue is that you have 55 fps displayed without any content running instead of 60fps. Is that right?
but - your benchmark results don't show any issue on the performance side.

What happens if you lock your comp to 60?

I'm running a GTX1070 and can't get more than 60fps

just to clear this out....you will never be able get more that 60 fps with v-sync enabled + 60hz monitor/projector or even without any physical output attached when your notebook-screen is set to 60hz.

[lux4k]

just to clear this out....you will never be able get more that 60 fps with v-sync enabled + 60hz monitor/projector or even without any physical output attached when your notebook-screen is set to 60hz.

My problem is that at best I get 55fps with V-sync on, even when locked to 60. When I connect an output (60hz) I'll barely get 30 frames.

[cosmowe]

When I connect an output (60hz) I'll barely get 30 frames.

Why did you never mentioned that in this thread before? this seem to be your main issue....

V-sync off: Clean - 20+ layers, 90-100fps, Noise - 20+ layers, 80-90fps.
V-sync on: Clean - 20+ layers, 50-60fps, Noise - 20+ layers, 40-50fps.

- So you made the benchmark without any output display attached? why?
- your results showed that you can hit 60 fps and not max. 55 fps.

Please tell us exactly what sort of hardware you use...

- Notebook Brand, model id, complete hardware configuration (cpu, gpu, ram, ssd type...)
- External Display brand and model id
- Connection type (Computer to Display)
- Is your dedicated gpu listed on your external display when you click [output] > [show display info]


Greetings
cosmowe