FPS problems since last poe 2 patch

Not sure, but GPU-Z isn't lying.
Does GPU-Z always show PCIe x16 3.0 @ x4 3.0 even with nothing opened?

The game does not dictate what your hardware negotiates at.
Not sure if you have a

It should show x16 4.0 @ x16 4.0

• if you have your BIOS configured correctly
• your card is seated properly
• your card isn't damaged

The ideal slot for your GPU:


Your GPU-Z image showing x4 3.0:


Edit:
Make sure there aren't any power saving shenanigans going on for the PCIe slot in Windows.

Also, make sure you force the Windows graphics properly:
(although, I don't think this is your issue)


Lastly, you can hit the ? next to the PCIe part in GPU-Z and click Start Render Test to see if your interface jumps up to x16 4.0

if you have your BIOS configured correctly

=> i never changed anything in my bios ever ( i also have no clue of bios thats why i dont change anything there )

card is set in properly / the slot was clean

card doesnt look damaged tho atleast and i dont see any other bad gaming experience

card is in the slot u showed like thats how i learned it tho

the power setting under display i did set always like that

i also have high perfomance mode on for power and stuff


Does GPU-Z always show PCIe x16 3.0 @ x4 3.0 even with nothing opened?
yes

push

https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/3842642/page/2

Got this solution, sharing the link to that thread. Give it a go (does not use the DDU route)

Suggestion for all Nvidia users: go to the Nvidia driver issues thread and post your problems to create pressure on them to look for a fix: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/forums/game-ready-drivers/13/574380/geforce-grd-58129-feedback-thread-released-91025/