How to optimize core scheduling for ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-A?
That feeling of absolute fluidity finally came back once I locked down the scheduling. The ASUS Z890-A was dumping heavy physics calculations onto the E-cores, causing frame times to jump wildly between 15-40ms. I tried turning on 'Game Mode' in Windows, but it was a band-aid fix; the stutters still happened during the most intense firefights. I went into the BIOS, forced the scheduling to 'Performance First,' and switched the Windows power plan to 'Ultimate Performance.' RivaTuner showed frame times instantly tightening to 8-12ms. I did run into a snag where the CPU temp jumped 6℃ because the voltage was too aggressive, so I had to apply a slight negative offset to balance it out. Now the CPU sits at 68-76℃ with fans at 1600 RPM. The scheduling bugs are gone, and the game feels snappy.
