Skyrim SE Running low Fps, Despite High specs.

[ZeeWhiteBoy]

Problem - Despite my specs, Plugin and mod organizing, patches and fixes, my performance in game is still pretty low despite people with lower specs able to run more mods than me, easier and more stable.

 

I run around 40-50 avg. with all mods enabled, with ENB. ultra settings at 2k. dropping as low as 30 from time to time.

 

My specs -

 

Cpu: I5 8600k @ 4.5ghz

Ram: 2x8gb ddr4 2400mhz

Gpu: Gtx 1080 FE, stock

Mobo: Gigabyte Aorus 5.

Etc.

 

Modlist - GameMode=SkyrimSE

Skyrim.esm=1

Update.esm=1

Dawnguard.esm=1

HearthFires.esm=1

Dragonborn.esm=1

Lanterns Of Skyrim - All In One - Main.esm=1

Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch.esp=1

LegacyoftheDragonborn.esm=1

Falskaar.esm=1

ApachiiHair.esm=1

RSkyrimChildren.esm=1

SMIM-SE-Merged-All.esp=1

WhiterunHoldForest.esp=1

Cutting Room Floor.esp=1

RLO - Interiors.esp=1

Tamriel Reloaded HD SE.esp=1

MagicalCollegeofWinterhold.esp=1

DiverseDragonsCollectionSE.esp=1

Wildcat - Combat of Skyrim.esp=1

dD - Enhanced Blood Main.esp=1

dD-Larger Splatter Size.esp=1

Footprints.esp=1

Improved Eyes Skyrim.esp=1

Improved Eyes Skyrim - Vamp.esp=1

Moonlight Tales Special Edition.esp=1

PyP_Legendary.esp=1

dD - Realistic Ragdoll Force - Realistic.esp=1

AnotherSortingMod_2017-SSE.esp=1

Book Covers Skyrim.esp=1

WeightLessLegacyAll.esp=1

WeightLessTrueCrafting.esp=1

CC'sEnhancedOreVeinsSSE-HearthfirePatch.esp=1

SoundsofSkyrimComplete.esp=1

MoreBanditCamps.esp=1

Helgen Reborn.esp=1

DBM_Holds_Patch.esp=1

RLO - Exteriors.esp=1

OBIS SE.esp=1

TKAA.esp=1

SimplyBiggerTreesSE.esp=1

Skyrim Flora Overhaul.esp=1

Verdant - A Skyrim Grass Plugin SSE Version.esp=1

JKs Whiterun.esp=1

Eli_Breezehome.esp=1

SoS_ELFX+Enhancer+Weathers_Patch.esp=0

Vivid WeathersSE.esp=1

IcePenguinWorldMap.esp=1

Legendary Skyrim Crossbows.esp=1

ZIA_Complete Pack_V4.esp=1

JK's Riverwood.esp=1

Skyrim Better Roads and Bridges - All In One - Merged.esp=1

Cloaks.esp=1

Cloaks - USSEP Patch.esp=1

LeftHandRings.esp=1

OBIS SE - NoticeBoard - Addon.esp=0

VISPatch-OBIS SE.esp=1

AmazingFollowerTweaks.esp=1

PrvtI_HeavyArmory.esp=1

DBM_HelgenReborn_Patch.esp=1

SOS_RLOInteriors_Patch.esp=1

Immersive Patrols II.esp=1

TheAutumnOfWhiterunRemastered.esp=1

EmbersHD.esp=1

Ars Metallica.esp=1

Cloaks - Dawnguard.esp=1

DBM_IA_Patch.esp=0

DBM_HA_Patch.esp=1

waterplants.esp=1

DBM_BeyondReach_Patch.esp=0

DBM_Skyway_Patch.esp=0

DBM_Bruma_Patch.esp=0

DBM_Cloaks_Patch.esp=1

DBM_ISC_Patch.esp=0

BetterQuestObjectives - BCS Patch.esp=0

BCS_TCIY_Patch.esp=0

WeightLessTrueSoulGems.esp=1

RUSTIC SOULGEMS - Sorted.esp=1

WeightLessTrueGems.esp=1

WeightLessTrueIngredients.esp=1

WeightLessTrueScrolls.esp=1

Visible Favorited Gear.esp=1

UnreadBooksGlow.esp=1

DBM_ZimsImmersiveArtifacts_Patch.esp=1

Character Creation Overhaul.esp=1

CCO - Diverse Races And Genders.esp=1

CCO - Dynamic Skill Progression.esp=1

CCO - Oblivion Carry Weights.esp=1

CCO - Permanent Birthsigns.esp=1

ForgottenCity.esp=1

DBM_CRF_Patch.esp=1

HoldBorderBanners.esp=1

DBM_AOS_Patch.esp=0

DBM_iNeed_Patch.esp=0

OBIS SE Patrols Addon.esp=1

VISPatch-OBIS Patrols Addon.esp=1

CinematicFireFX.esp=1

KS Hairdo's.esp=1

DBM_KelCrossbowPatch.esp=1

RLO - Effects.esp=1

RLO - Illuminated Spells.esp=1

RLO - CRF Patch.esp=1

RLO - VIS Patch.esp=1

RLO - JK's Riverwood.esp=1

RLO - JK's Whiterun.esp=1

PrvtIRoyalArmory.esp=1

DBM_RoyalArmory_Patch.esp=1

Shiva's Vanilla Hair Replacer.esp=1

WerewolfCanLootAndRevertForm.esp=1

Veydosebrom - Grasses and Groundcover.esp=1

Vivid Weathers SE - AOS Patch.esp=0

Vivid Weathers SE - Bruma Patch.esp=0

Vivid Weathers SE - Falskaar.esp=1

Vivid Weathers SE - SOS Patch.esp=1

SoS_VividWeathers_Patch.esp=1

SoS_DolomiteWeathers_Patch.esp=0

BarenziahQuestMarkers.esp=1

RSChildren Patch - BS Bruma.esp=0

RSChildren.esp=1

Immersive Citizens - AI Overhaul.esp=1

SoS_ImmersiveCitizens_Patch.esp=1

RLO - IC Patch.esp=1

Alternate Start - Live Another Life.esp=1

Relationship Dialogue Overhaul.esp=1

RealisticWaterTwo.esp=1

Modern Brawl Bug Fix.esp=1

Insignificant Object Remover.esp=1

Skysan_ELFX_SMIM_Fix.esp=0

ELE_SSE.esp=1

SoS_ELE_Patch.esp=0

I have some loose patches for mods i don't have. but i disabled them. same for Skyui,

I have the same result in performance from SKSE and Regular modded.

There was a point i ran 60fps locked, dropping lowest to 55fps in whiterun. this was with my ENB as well i believe. this was right before finishing my modlist. but it's been a while. so im not entirely sure.

I'll also mention i tried using BethINI as well. which only worked when i set my settings to low, turning off nearly all effects. but with mods i have around 55-60.

My main goal is to have it run 55-60fps average, 2k ultra settings, with the majority of my mods. maybe a few more later down the road. mostly cosmetic.

but i've tried all the basics, Organizing, plugin fixes, Fps improving mods, nothing has worked.

I appreciate all input, hopefully somebody could help me out here (: Thanks!

[3aq]

get "sse fixes" and you'll be able to reclaim a quarter or so fps. besides that perhaps lower your draw distances and lower shadow resolution down to half. gl hf,

[Algabar]

Just some general things regarding performance that come to my mind:

 

- Avoid "double" usage of things like FXAA, SSAO, VSync, DoF, FPS limiter... Chances are, if you use "ultra" settings from Skyrim plus an ENB, that you use some effects twice from different sources. This can take quite a hit on performance. General rule: Nvidia settings over ENB over Skyrim.

- In order to avoid that "double usage": Turn off SSAO, VSync, Dof, LensFlare, FPS limiter of the game (--> BethINI).

- Let your Nvidia settings handle as much as possible, especially VSync ("fast" or "adaptive"). SSAO, LensFlare, Antialiasing, DoF should be handled by your ENB. For FPS limiter, use ENB (or even better: download "nvdia inspector" and use that).

 

- In Skyrim ini files: Play around with shadow settings. Shadows will always look bad, but 8K shadows will bring every rig to its knees....

- Be careful with ENBs and especially combos of ENB and reshade. Those can easily cost you about 10-20 FPS... For ENB, use the current 3.34 build. It's a tremendous performance boost compared to e.g. 3.31.

[ShiftFTwo]

get "sse fixes" and you'll be able to reclaim a quarter or so fps. besides that perhaps lower your draw distances and lower shadow resolution down to half. gl hf,

 

I have been trying to find a fix for this same problem for weeks. I have ryzen 5 3400g & gtx 1660, and only getting 20 fps at best running a lightweight enb like the Truth enb. I followed these steps by overriding all the in-game settings with Nvidia's settings, and I am now at a pleasant 60fps!