Will underclocking help reduce GPU temperatures without affecting performance?

I have an online casino that needs high graphics and my GPU gets too hot at peak hours. If I underclock the GPU to reduce heat will it affect application performance? Anyone have any suggestions for our service provider?

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LiveOpsWatcher
LiveOpsWatcherAnswered on 12/22
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GPU underclocking works well, and though you’ll lose some performance, it’s not as bad as running a turbocharged car at 95% throttle all day.

For example, if you have a gambling website that hosts graphically intensive games, underclocking will reduce heat spikes at peak load times. Do it gradually – starting with something like a -50MHz core clock reduction – and keep an eye on temperatures and frame rates. You may sacrifice some performance, but if you are not hosting 8K content or ray tracing, the average user isn't going to be able to tell the difference.

On a practical note, make sure you’re getting good airflow in your server room, that your GPUs are not thermal throttling, and have clean heatsinks. If you can afford it, invest in passive cooling solutions or improved case ventilation. Finally, remember to update your drivers; Nvidia and AMD frequently adjust their power profiles.

All that said, if you are a die-hard fan of hardware, ask your vendors about GPU virtualization and low-temperature data centers. You may be pleasantly surprised.

ScalabilityExpert
ScalabilityExpertAnswered on 12/22

So yes, you can reduce GPU temperatures by underclocking your GPU, but this will come at the cost of a small performance hit that may impact your graphics-intensive online casino. You might consider other techniques like improving air flow, dust reduction, or installing a more effective cooling system. You can also discuss with your service provider ways in which GPU resources can be scaled up or down as need arises during peak periods. Sometimes a little server tuning makes all the difference!

QARepro
QAReproAnswered on 12/23

Yeah, it should reduce temperature while still delivering usable performance, again, provided you do it correctly. You don’t need top of the line clock speeds for web based slots etc, so long as you get a reliable frame rate and decent graphical options. If your system is getting throttled for temperature reasons, reducing clock speeds will allow you to keep running at full capacity during the hottest part of the day. I’d first work with the datacenter to ensure they’ve optimized cooling conditions, then try underclocking if necessary. Check temperatures and benchmark performance both before and after you make adjustments to ensure nothing has been broken. Hit me up if you need more info.

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