GPU Throttling in Borderlands 3: What You Need to Know

GPU Throttling in Borderlands 3: Need to Know

GPU throttling is a common issue in modern video games, including the critically acclaimed Borderlands 3. In this article, we'll discuss what GPU throttling is, how to identify it in Borderlands 3 using HWiNFO64, and potential solutions to help you get the best performance from your game.

What is GPU Throttling?

GPU throttling is a technique used by the operating system or graphics driver to limit the power consumption and performance of the graphics processing unit (GPU) to prevent overheating, crashes, or other system instability issues. When a game experiences GPU throttling, it can result in reduced frame rates, stuttering, and other performance issues.

Identifying GPU Throttling in Borderlands 3 using HWiNFO64

To identify GPU throttling in Borderlands 3, you can use HWiNFO64, a popular system monitoring tool. Here's how:

1. Download and install HWiNFO64 from the official website:
2. Launch the application and navigate to the "Sensor" tab.
3. Expand the "Graphics" section and look for the "GPU Utilization" sensor.
4. Check the maximum and current utilization values. If the maximum utilization is significantly lower than 100%, and the current utilization is consistently below that, it may indicate GPU throttling.

Checking GPU Performance Limiters Maximum

Another way to check for GPU throttling in Borderlands 3 is to check the GPU performance limiters maximum. Here's how:

1. Launch Borderlands 3.
2. Press "Alt + Tab" to minimize the game.
3. Open Task Manager by pressing "Ctrl + Shift + Esc" and find the "Borderlands3.exe" process.
4. Right-click on the process and select "Open File Location."
5. Press "Win + R" to open the Run dialog box and type "regedit" to open the Registry Editor.
6. Navigate to "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\Borderlands3.exe\Control Panel\Graphics"
7. Create a new DWORD value named "TdrDelay" and set its value to "8" (eight seconds).
8. Restart the game and check the GPU usage in HWiNFO64.

Potential Solutions

If you've identified GPU throttling in Borderlands 3, there are several potential solutions:

1. Undervolt your GPU to reduce power consumption and heat generation.
2. Update your graphics driver to the latest version.
3. Adjust in-game graphics settings to reduce the workload on your GPU.
4. Check for malware or other system issues that could be causing GPU throttling.