How do I let TPT use more CPU/GPU?
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When I open a complex Save or let a bomb detonate, I get about 10FPS Maximum.
But when I look in the Taskmanager, my CPU (R7 5800X) is running at like 5-10% and my GPU (RD RX 6700 XT) at about 0-1%.
Are the FPS just Game Limitations or can I allow TPT more resources to get better performace?
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TPT doesn't use the GPU, besides for rendering a pixel buffer to your screen (which is a very simple non-gpu intensive task). So that explains the lack of GPU usage. TPT doesn't do anything graphically intensive, it's all particle simulation.
For CPU, TPT is a single-threaded application, so it will only use one core. Your cpu usage will appear low because it's only using one at a time, but the single thread will have 100% usage.
I have a 3700X and get great performance. I very rarely drop below 20fps, unless it's a save designed to bring out the worst in TPT performance (such as a ton of ETRD). But very often I stay stable at 60fps for normal saves. Can I have some save IDs and the performance numbers you get?Edited once by jacob1. Last: 20th Nov 2021 -
hmm... I don't know any saves for now, but i get around 10FPS when I fill the whole screen with Plasma. I made a save for that (2819479).
I got around 15-20FPS in that save.
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I get 26fps minimum on that save at its lowest, and the screen empties fast. The fps you are describing doesn't seem correct based on the cpu you have. I looked it up and the 5800x definitely has better single core performance, so you should get more fps.
I will say though, 15fps minimum isn't terrible. Most CPUs would get worse. But still, I would expect you to have better performance and can't explain that. -
Ohhhh. I have a Ryzen 5 5600x. Sorry. My friend has a 5800X, That confused me.
Anyway, 10FPS seem still pretty low for a 5600x. I thought it had a good Single core preformace. But is 10FPS normal for a 5600X then?
Edit: I'm on Fancy Display if that matters.
Edited once by PalowPower. Last: 21st Nov 2021 -
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Oh, that definitely matters. Press 4 to switch to fire view, and your fps will more than double. You'll get higher than what I have in that case.
Imo the benefits of fancy view aren't worth it, the gravity lensing also gets annoying. I always do fire view. If the fire graphics get in my way, I switch to nothing view, which is the fastest view out of all of them.Edited once by jacob1. Last: 21st Nov 2021
