lol, this game (programming) is so broken. It's pretty much perfect after disabling boost mode by setting max CPU usage to 99% in the Windows power plan.
CPU temps...
Gameplay before = 75°C
Gameplay now = 50-55°C
60 fps cutscenes before = hitting TJmax 90°C
60 fps cutscenes now = 60°C
Same settings (max) and same locked 60 fps.
So why exactly does this game need to turn your CPU molten by boost abusing it like no other game? The constant boosting isn't even required for that level of performance.
Running around the open world, after the title drop, is a locked 60 fps. All 24 threads on my CPU are utilized with an overall utilization of around 45-50% and the main worker thread staying around 85%.
Ryzen 9 5900X / RTX 4070 Ti Super.
At least everything is running how I want it now. This game is simply bizarre and unlike any other.