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Asus XG station2 +Asus ROG Strix 1080Ti performance problem

joey_ken
Level 7
3 days ago i got Asus ROG Strix 1080Ti O11G and XG station2 ,i am so happy that my Laptop can use 1080 ti for game,

after setup everything ,i notice the game’s FPS worse than internal GPU GTX 1060…..but the most strange thing is the benchmark program like 3Dmark or

Heaven Benchmark-Valley Benchmark ‘s score are normal.(external monitor in 1080p,game setting all max out-The witcher 3 , Rise of the Tomb raider,Gears of war 4)

All these game's FPS are very low,and i use Cuda-Z the host-to-device (H2D) bandwidth only got 1100MiB/s or 9.22Gbps.

Any idea what’s going on?

http://tinyurl.com/k6pms28 this is EGPU forum also got this problem

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ASUS-OP
Level 7
Hi Joey.ken,

The external graphics via Thunderbolt 3 is implemented with Microsoft Hybrid Graphics technology, here is what you need to do to gain the full capability of your new GPUs:

1. Make sure you are using the correct output. For maximum performance, please set your primary display to the monitor connected to the XG STATION 2. You will get the max performance under both Primary and extended mode provided XG STATION 2 is your primary display. Result shows up to 15% faster perfformance comparing with using your notebook monitor.

2. If you happened to use a notebook with Nvidia Optimus Technology, please make sure you have disabled the Nvidia dGPU from under Device Manager before connecting XG STATION 2, as Nvidia treats XG STATION 2 in the same manner as the Nvidia Optimus Technology. Without doing so the Nvidia driver will only switch between your Intel and Nvidia GPU inside your notebook without using the GTX1080Ti in the XG STATION 2.

3. Set your game to max settings. The higher the resolution and complexity of the rendering job (i.e. higher AA and performance consuming settings), the closer it is to using the GTX1080Ti in the full size desktop. Results show GTX1080Ti can deliver up to 88.58% of the full performance under benchmark and up to 87.36% under game respectively when comparing performance between Core i7-7700K + Z270 and Core i7-6770HQ + XG STATION 2 combination when working under 4K UHD resolution with max settings. Result varies with games you use.

4. Make sure you are using Windows 10 64bit, as other OS does not have full support for Thunderbolt 3 external GPU mode.

Let us know if you have any further questions.

regards,

ASUS-OP wrote:
Hi Joey.ken,

The external graphics via Thunderbolt 3 is implemented with Microsoft Hybrid Graphics technology, here is what you need to do to gain the full capability of your new GPUs:

1. Make sure you are using the correct output. For maximum performance, please set your primary display to the monitor connected to the XG STATION 2. You will get the max performance under both Primary and extended mode provided XG STATION 2 is your primary display. Result shows up to 15% faster perfformance comparing with using your notebook monitor.

2. If you happened to use a notebook with Nvidia Optimus Technology, please make sure you have disabled the Nvidia dGPU from under Device Manager before connecting XG STATION 2, as Nvidia treats XG STATION 2 in the same manner as the Nvidia Optimus Technology. Without doing so the Nvidia driver will only switch between your Intel and Nvidia GPU inside your notebook without using the GTX1080Ti in the XG STATION 2.

3. Set your game to max settings. The higher the resolution and complexity of the rendering job (i.e. higher AA and performance consuming settings), the closer it is to using the GTX1080Ti in the full size desktop. Results show GTX1080Ti can deliver up to 88.58% of the full performance under benchmark and up to 87.36% under game respectively when comparing performance between Core i7-7700K + Z270 and Core i7-6770HQ + XG STATION 2 combination when working under 4K UHD resolution with max settings. Result varies with games you use.

4. Make sure you are using Windows 10 64bit, as other OS does not have full support for Thunderbolt 3 external GPU mode.

Let us know if you have any further questions.

regards,


*I do using external monitor and close the internal monitor ,also close the internal vga card(gtx 1060),btw my internal vga gtx1060 *perform *better *performance *than 1080ti *at the same setting of game **

joey.ken wrote:
*I do using external monitor and close the internal monitor ,also close the internal vga card(gtx 1060),btw my internal vga gtx1060 *perform *better *performance *than 1080ti *at the same setting of game **


Hi joey.ken,

If your notebook is based on GTX1060, you will not be using Optimus (Hybrid graphics with all outputs connected to Intel GPU), hence you can already skip the first two steps.

You will need to to higher resolution (the higher the better), highest details, and perhaps higher AA setting, then you will see the significant boost from your built-in GTX1060.

regards,

ASUS-OP wrote:
Hi joey.ken,

If your notebook is based on GTX1060, you will not be using Optimus (Hybrid graphics with all outputs connected to Intel GPU), hence you can already skip the first two steps.

You will need to to higher resolution (the higher the better), highest details, and perhaps higher AA setting, then you will see the significant boost from your built-in GTX1060.

regards,


This is my setting of hardware

http://i.imgur.com/zntNU4j.jpg

This is game FPS

http://i.imgur.com/0zTgI0W.jpg

This is someone same setting with GTX 1080

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75nOWxljlN8


the game FPS difference is way too big...he 's cpu is i7 2700k

and you can see TI83-based enclosures VS TI82-based enclosures the host-to-device (H2D) bandwidth

http://imgur.com/DNn6Qyg

http://imgur.com/yX7weHr

Hi joey.ken,

As explained earlier, Thunderbolt 3 external graphics is based on Microsoft Hybrid Graphics technology, it will not be able to perform at its fullest under low settings. Please try to use maximum details with all effects on and AA max'd out, and preferred with higher resolution monitor such as WHQD or UHD to compare the difference with your notbeook inbuilt GPU.

The new firmware with improved performance is in the middle of validation process, and should be release sometime soon.

regards.

joey.ken wrote:
This is my setting of hardware

http://i.imgur.com/zntNU4j.jpg

This is game FPS

http://i.imgur.com/0zTgI0W.jpg

This is someone same setting with GTX 1080

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75nOWxljlN8


the game FPS difference is way too big...he 's cpu is i7 2700k

and you can see TI83-based enclosures VS TI82-based enclosures the host-to-device (H2D) bandwidth

http://imgur.com/DNn6Qyg

http://imgur.com/yX7weHr

ASUS-OP wrote:
Hi joey.ken,

As explained earlier, Thunderbolt 3 external graphics is based on Microsoft Hybrid Graphics technology, it will not be able to perform at its fullest under low settings. Please try to use maximum details with all effects on and AA max'd out, and preferred with higher resolution monitor such as WHQD or UHD to compare the difference with your notbeook inbuilt GPU.

The new firmware with improved performance is in the middle of validation process, and should be release sometime soon.

regards.


The point is,if u cant get 60FPS at 1080p with full setting max out how can u get full 60FPS in 2K or 4K resolution at same setting? i do have a Asus PG348Q monitor but need wait me home than test.....but i doubt the performance will boost to normal when i use PG348Q's 3440x1440 resolution

And 1080Ti's performance should easy get 60FPS on The Witcher 3 or Rise of the Tomb raider with all setting max out
Even GTX 1080 can do that https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75nOWxljlN8&t=4s

Hi joey.ken,

The point is not getting more FPS on a higher resolution (as it obviously won't). Rather, this has to do with throwing more complex rendering jobs to a more powerful GPU to maximize the GPU utilization, where external GPU can really shine.

The links you have provided are based on straight connection, which unfortunately works different to how hybrid graphics works, as there is a lot more handling involved in the hybrid. The more rendering load, the more the external GPU can do, which yield better results.

Please kindly try testing the PG348Q with your notebook alone as well as your notebook + XG STATION 2 + GTX1080Ti combo at max settings and let us know if you can see a difference there.

Many thanks.

regards,

joey.ken wrote:
The point is,if u cant get 60FPS at 1080p with full setting max out how can u get full 60FPS in 2K or 4K resolution at same setting? i do have a Asus PG348Q monitor but need wait me home than test.....but i doubt the performance will boost to normal when i use PG348Q's 3440x1440 resolution

And 1080Ti's performance should easy get 60FPS on The Witcher 3 or Rise of the Tomb raider with all setting max out
Even GTX 1080 can do that https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75nOWxljlN8&t=4s

Hi joey.ken,

Sorry for the wait, we have tested on a notebook with the following configuration:
- Notebook CPU: Core-i7 7500U processor
- Notebook Storage: SAMSUNG MZVLW512HMJP
- GPU: STRIX-GTX1080Ti-O11G-GAMING in the XG STATION 2
- GPU OC Profile used in GPUTweak II: Gaming Mode (Default)
- XG STATION 2 Firmware version: v23
- Nvidia Graphics Driver version: 378.78
- Monitor: PQ321 UHD display via Displayport
- In Game Settings: Ultra for everything, VSYNC OFF

1920x1080: 60+
2560x1440: 50 ~ 60
3840x2160: 37 ~ 47

Game Screen Shot for Full Screen Mode:
2560x1440:
http://i2.imgbus.com/doimg/4c0o7m4m9o0nfd0.jpg

Game Screen Shot for Boarderless Window mode:
1920x1080:
http://i2.imgbus.com/doimg/7coemmbon96b024.jpg

2560x1440:
http://i3.imgbus.com/doimg/ec0o4mdm6odnb23.jpg

3840x2160:
http://i1.imgbus.com/doimg/3co5mmeonf383d1.jpg

What Bahz mentioned is the release of the new firmware. It is currently under Intel approval, and will be released once it is digitally signed.
With this update, you will expect up to 10% better performance, games engine dependent. Please stay tuned for our update.

regards,


joey.ken wrote:
The point is,if u cant get 60FPS at 1080p with full setting max out how can u get full 60FPS in 2K or 4K resolution at same setting? i do have a Asus PG348Q monitor but need wait me home than test.....but i doubt the performance will boost to normal when i use PG348Q's 3440x1440 resolution

And 1080Ti's performance should easy get 60FPS on The Witcher 3 or Rise of the Tomb raider with all setting max out
Even GTX 1080 can do that https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75nOWxljlN8&t=4s

ASUS-OP wrote:
Hi joey.ken,

Sorry for the wait, we have tested on a notebook with the following configuration:
- Notebook CPU: Core-i7 7500U processor
- Notebook Storage: SAMSUNG MZVLW512HMJP
- GPU: STRIX-GTX1080Ti-O11G-GAMING in the XG STATION 2
- GPU OC Profile used in GPUTweak II: Gaming Mode (Default)
- XG STATION 2 Firmware version: v23
- Nvidia Graphics Driver version: 378.78
- Monitor: PQ321 UHD display via Displayport
- In Game Settings: Ultra for everything, VSYNC OFF

1920x1080: 60+
2560x1440: 50 ~ 60
3840x2160: 37 ~ 47

Game Screen Shot for Full Screen Mode:
2560x1440:
http://i2.imgbus.com/doimg/4c0o7m4m9o0nfd0.jpg

Game Screen Shot for Boarderless Window mode:
1920x1080:
http://i2.imgbus.com/doimg/7coemmbon96b024.jpg

2560x1440:
http://i3.imgbus.com/doimg/ec0o4mdm6odnb23.jpg

3840x2160:
http://i1.imgbus.com/doimg/3co5mmeonf383d1.jpg

What Bahz mentioned is the release of the new firmware. It is currently under Intel approval, and will be released once it is digitally signed.
With this update, you will expect up to 10% better performance, games engine dependent. Please stay tuned for our update.

regards,


I go Kaer Morhen and take the photo at same place ,yes it can reach to 60FPS ,but when you go around Kaer Morhen the FPS is drop to about 45-

50 most of time...in 1080p Ultra for everything, VSYNC OFF

http://i.imgur.com/gGKqAuK.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/kK7o3Sj.jpg

This problem really drive me crazy Orz.......i have no idea which part of my hardware go wrong

i got the TB3 laptop with external monitor and all driver setup.................crying.......