Additional Data Needed Regarding GPU Utilization Issues

[KisaiTenshi]

Please note that I'm not reporting a problem:
I have a Geforce 1080 @ 4K, drivers 24.21.13.9764 (ForceWare 397.64)
This is what it looks like while having 60fps, and basically just spinning the camera in the inn.


This is what it looks like at 2560x1440 like one of the posters above, again at 60fps:


Please note the blue PerfCap reason while at 2560x1440 and compare it to the grey/green with 4K. While at 4K it's throttled due to Util/Pwr because it crosses the TDP threshold, and is why it typically runs at 50-55fps. At 1080p and 1440p it's only at VRel (Voltage Reliable)

So, basically it should not be maxing out the GPU at 2560x1440 even under maximum if it's at 60fps. Something else is amiss.

[RobbieH]

This is what it looks like at 2560x1440 like one of the posters above, again at 60fps:


Please note the blue PerfCap reason while at 2560x1440 and compare it to the grey/green with 4K. While at 4K it's throttled due to Util/Pwr because it crosses the TDP threshold, and is why it typically runs at 50-55fps. At 1080p and 1440p it's only at VRel (Voltage Reliable)

So, basically it should not be maxing out the GPU at 2560x1440 even under maximum if it's at 60fps. Something else is amiss.

My TDP in the inn at 1440p didn't go above 50% (i started GPU-Z while already inside the inn) and my PerfCap only says idle (always gray).

I'm using 391.35 because the driver you mentioned was what i had when i start playing FFXIV again and people mentioned that 391.35 is better for Windows 10 version 1803 so i gave it a try, there's a slight decrease in GPU usage but this all comes down to margin of error and some variables.

397.93 WHQL Drivers are the latest and released a few days ago, however i doubt it makes a difference but i need the CUDA 9.2 from it so i'll have to install it anyway.

How much GPU usage do you have on main menu at 1440p?

[KisaiTenshi]

My TDP in the inn at 1440p didn't go above 50% (i started GPU-Z while already inside the inn) and my PerfCap only says idle (always gray).

I'm using 391.35 because the driver you mentioned was what i had when i start playing FFXIV again and people mentioned that 391.35 is better for Windows 10 version 1803 so i gave it a try, there's a slight decrease in GPU usage but this all comes down to margin of error and some variables.

397.93 WHQL Drivers are the latest and released a few days ago, however i doubt it makes a difference but i need the CUDA 9.2 from it so i'll have to install it anyway.

How much GPU usage do you have on main menu at 1440p?

The GPU usage drops at the menu.


In the inn at 1440p
Settings at Maximum 60fps, GPU-z reports vRel


At the main menu
Settings at Maximum 60fps, GPU-z reports idle


At 4K HABO+ set to Normal and FXAA off (which is where I usually have it for 55-60fps.) Switches between Util,Vpwr and Idle