{"id":2802,"date":"2025-09-27T19:05:32","date_gmt":"2025-09-27T19:05:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/?p=2802"},"modified":"2025-09-28T19:10:17","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T19:10:17","slug":"increase-fps-on-pc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/increase-fps-on-pc\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Increase FPS on PC &#8211; Make Your PC Run Faster for Gaming"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\">\n  <div style=\"border-left:3px solid #f99926;padding:6px 12px;background:transparent;color:#ffffff;font-size:0.8em;font-style:italic;\">\n    <span style=\"color:#f99926;\"><strong>Note:<\/strong><\/span> This article reflects the author&#8217;s recommendations and does not necessarily reflect the views of <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/download\">Hone<\/a>.\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>More FPS is great, but smoothness is what wins fights. In 2025 the real goal is stable frame times, strong 1% lows, and low end\u2011to\u2011end latency. This guide gives you a clean, battle\u2011tested path to higher average <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/get-better-fps-on-pc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"FPS\">FPS<\/a> with fewer stutters and faster input\u2011to\u2011pixel response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-paragraph\">We will tune Windows, update and configure GPU drivers, flip the <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/bios-settings-for-gaming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"right BIOS switches\">right BIOS switches<\/a>, set smart in\u2011game options, and keep your system cool and clean. Everything is organized into quick wins first, then deeper optimizations. 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border-collapse:collapse; margin: 16px 0; font-size:14px;}\n  .perf-table th {background: var(--secondary-light); color: var(--text-dark); text-align:left; padding:12px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-light);}\n  .perf-table td {color: var(--text-medium); padding:12px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);}\n\n  \/* Mobile *\/\n  @media(max-width:768px){\n    .guide-step {padding-left: 56px;}\n    .step-number {left: 14px;}\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"fps-speed-viz\">\n  <div class=\"viz-header\">\n    <h3 class=\"viz-title\">Estimated FPS Gains From a Full Tune<\/h3>\n    <p class=\"viz-subtitle\">Illustrative example on a mid\u2011range PC at 1080p. Your results will vary by game and hardware.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"fps-track\">\n    <div class=\"fps-lane\">\n      <div class=\"fps-progress p1\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"fps-racer\">\n        <div class=\"fps-chip\">1<\/div>\n        <span class=\"fps-name\">Baseline &#8211; Out of the box<\/span>\n        <span class=\"fps-value\">~75 FPS avg<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"fps-lane\">\n      <div class=\"fps-progress p2\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"fps-racer\">\n        <div class=\"fps-chip\">2<\/div>\n        <span class=\"fps-name\">Windows tuned + latest drivers<\/span>\n        <span class=\"fps-value\">~95 FPS avg<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"fps-lane\">\n      <div class=\"fps-progress p3\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"fps-racer\">\n        <div class=\"fps-chip\">3<\/div>\n        <span class=\"fps-name\">GPU control panel optimized<\/span>\n        <span class=\"fps-value\">~115 FPS avg<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"fps-lane\">\n      <div class=\"fps-progress p4\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"fps-racer\">\n        <div class=\"fps-chip\">4<\/div>\n        <span class=\"fps-name\">Smart in\u2011game settings + frame cap<\/span>\n        <span class=\"fps-value\">~140 FPS avg<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"frametime-grid\">\n    <div class=\"frame-card\">\n      <div class=\"frame-title\">1% Low Stability<\/div>\n      <div class=\"frame-bars\">\n        <div class=\"bar\"><span style=\"width:55%\"><\/span><\/div><span class=\"badge b-warn\">Choppy<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"frame-card\">\n      <div class=\"frame-title\">After Tuning<\/div>\n      <div class=\"frame-bars\">\n        <div class=\"bar\"><span style=\"width:86%\"><\/span><\/div><span class=\"badge b-good\">Smooth<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"frame-card\">\n      <div class=\"frame-title\">Input Latency Trend<\/div>\n      <div class=\"frame-bars\">\n        <div class=\"bar\"><span style=\"width:78%\"><\/span><\/div><span class=\"badge b-info\">Lower is better<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Quick Wins: 10\u2011Minute FPS Tune\u2011Up<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"setup-guide\">\n  <div class=\"guide-header\">\n    <div class=\"guide-icon\">\u26a1<\/div>\n    <h3 class=\"guide-title\">Apply these first for instant gains<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"guide-steps\">\n    <div class=\"guide-step\">\n      <div class=\"step-number\">1<\/div>\n      <div class=\"step-content\"><strong>Set monitor refresh rate to max<\/strong> &#8211; Settings \u2192 System \u2192 Display \u2192 Advanced display \u2192 Choose the highest refresh rate.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"guide-step\">\n      <div class=\"step-number\">2<\/div>\n      <div class=\"step-content\"><strong>Windows Game Mode<\/strong> &#8211; Settings \u2192 Gaming \u2192 Game Mode \u2192 On. Then Settings \u2192 System \u2192 Notifications \u2192 turn off while gaming.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"guide-step\">\n      <div class=\"step-number\">3<\/div>\n      <div class=\"step-content\"><strong>Best performance power plan<\/strong> &#8211; Settings \u2192 System \u2192 Power \u2192 Power mode \u2192 Best performance. Optional Ultimate plan below.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"guide-step\">\n      <div class=\"step-number\">4<\/div>\n      <div class=\"step-content\"><strong>Hardware\u2011accelerated GPU scheduling<\/strong> &#8211; Settings \u2192 System \u2192 Display \u2192 Graphics \u2192 Default graphics settings \u2192 HAGS On. Restart.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"guide-step\">\n      <div class=\"step-number\">5<\/div>\n      <div class=\"step-content\"><strong>Disable mouse acceleration<\/strong> &#8211; Settings \u2192 Bluetooth &#038; devices \u2192 Mouse \u2192 Additional mouse settings \u2192 Pointer Options \u2192 uncheck Enhance pointer precision.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"guide-step\">\n      <div class=\"step-number\">6<\/div>\n      <div class=\"step-content\"><strong>Update GPU driver<\/strong> &#8211; NVIDIA App, AMD Adrenalin, or Intel DSA. Use clean install if you have issues.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"step-note\"><strong>Optional power users:<\/strong> enable Ultimate Performance plan with <code>powercfg -duplicatescheme e9a42b02-d5df-448d-aa00-03f14749eb61<\/code> in an elevated terminal, then select it in Power Options.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"info-box info-warning\">\n  <div class=\"info-header\">\n    <span class=\"info-icon\">\u26a0\ufe0f<\/span>\n    <span class=\"info-title\">Security vs performance<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"info-content\">\n    Disabling Virtualization\u2011Based Security and Memory Integrity can increase FPS on some PCs, but it lowers protection. Consider leaving them on for general use. If you build a gaming\u2011only OS profile, document changes and understand the risk before toggling them off.\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Windows Settings That Actually Affect FPS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"494\" src=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-3-1024x494.png\" alt=\"steam\" class=\"wp-image-2830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-3-1024x494.png 1024w, https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-3-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-3-768x370.png 768w, https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-3-1536x741.png 1536w, https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-3-2048x988.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"dns-features\">\n  <div class=\"feature-card\">\n    <h4 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 12px;\">\ud83c\udfaf Prioritize Gaming Workloads<\/h4>\n    <ul class=\"feature-list\">\n      <li class=\"feature-item\"><span class=\"feature-check\">\u2713<\/span>Game Mode On, Focus Assist On while playing<\/li>\n      <li class=\"feature-item\"><span class=\"feature-check\">\u2713<\/span>Power mode: Best performance or Ultimate Performance plan<\/li>\n      <li class=\"feature-item\"><span class=\"feature-check\">\u2713<\/span>Hardware\u2011accelerated GPU scheduling On<\/li>\n      <li class=\"feature-item\"><span class=\"feature-check\">\u2713<\/span>Maximize display refresh rate in Advanced display<\/li>\n      <li class=\"feature-item\"><span class=\"feature-check\">\u2713<\/span>Disable Enhance pointer precision for consistent aim<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"feature-card\">\n    <h4 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 12px;\">\ud83e\uddf9 Reduce Background Load<\/h4>\n    <ul class=\"feature-list\">\n      <li class=\"feature-item\"><span class=\"feature-check\">\u2713<\/span>Task Manager \u2192 Startup apps \u2192 disable non\u2011essential entries<\/li>\n      <li class=\"feature-item\"><span class=\"feature-check\">\u2713<\/span>Close browsers and overlays before launching a game<\/li>\n      <li class=\"feature-item\"><span class=\"feature-check\">\u2713<\/span>Settings \u2192 Storage \u2192 Temporary files \u2192 regular cleanup<\/li>\n      <li class=\"feature-item\"><span class=\"feature-check\">\u2713<\/span>Keep 15 to 20 percent free space on game SSD<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"feature-card\">\n    <h4 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 12px;\">\ud83d\udd12 Optional Advanced<\/h4>\n    <ul class=\"feature-list\">\n      <li class=\"feature-item\"><span class=\"feature-check\">\u2713<\/span>Ultimate Performance: enable via <code>powercfg<\/code> command<\/li>\n      <li class=\"feature-item\"><span class=\"feature-cross\">\u2717<\/span>Only if you accept risk: turn off Memory Integrity and VBS<\/li>\n      <li class=\"feature-item\"><span class=\"feature-check\">\u2713<\/span>Disable CSM and use UEFI boot for modern GPUs<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>GPU Drivers: Install Clean and Configure Smart<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"dns-features\">\n  <div class=\"feature-card winner\">\n    <div class=\"preset-badge\">Recommended<\/div>\n    <h4 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 10px;\">NVIDIA Control Panel<\/h4>\n    <ul class=\"feature-list\">\n      <li class=\"feature-item\"><span class=\"feature-check\">\u2713<\/span>Power management mode: <strong>Prefer maximum performance<\/strong><\/li>\n      <li class=\"feature-item\"><span class=\"feature-check\">\u2713<\/span>Low Latency Mode: <strong>On<\/strong> or <strong>Ultra<\/strong> (use in\u2011game Reflex if available)<\/li>\n      <li class=\"feature-item\"><span class=\"feature-check\">\u2713<\/span>Max Frame Rate: cap 3 to 4 FPS below refresh, example 141 on 144 Hz<\/li>\n      <li class=\"feature-item\"><span class=\"feature-check\">\u2713<\/span>G\u2011SYNC enabled for full screen. V\u2011Sync <strong>On<\/strong> in control panel and <strong>Off<\/strong> in game<\/li>\n      <li class=\"feature-item\"><span class=\"feature-check\">\u2713<\/span>Scaling performed on <strong>Display<\/strong> not GPU<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <div class=\"info-box info-tip\" style=\"margin-top:12px;\">\n      <div class=\"info-header\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83d\udca1<\/span><span class=\"info-title\">Shader stutter fix<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"info-content\">After major driver updates, clear per\u2011game shader caches if stutter appears. Some games have a Rebuild Shaders option in settings.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"feature-card\">\n    <h4 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 10px;\">AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition<\/h4>\n    <ul class=\"feature-list\">\n      <li class=\"feature-item\"><span class=\"feature-check\">\u2713<\/span>Radeon Anti\u2011Lag: <strong>Enabled<\/strong> for responsiveness<\/li>\n      <li class=\"feature-item\"><span class=\"feature-check\">\u2713<\/span>Radeon Chill: set Min=Max to act as a precise FPS cap<\/li>\n      <li class=\"feature-item\"><span class=\"feature-check\">\u2713<\/span>Enhanced Sync: low\u2011lag tear control for non\u2011FreeSync displays<\/li>\n      <li class=\"feature-item\"><span class=\"feature-check\">\u2713<\/span>Radeon Image Sharpening: counters TAA blur at low cost<\/li>\n      <li class=\"feature-item\"><span class=\"feature-check\">\u2713<\/span>Gaming \u2192 Graphics \u2192 Advanced \u2192 <strong>Reset Shader Cache<\/strong> if hitching<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <div class=\"info-box info-warning\" style=\"margin-top:12px;\">\n      <div class=\"info-header\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\u26a0\ufe0f<\/span><span class=\"info-title\">Competitive titles<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"info-content\">Use the in\u2011game latency feature when offered. Driver overrides can conflict with some anti\u2011cheat systems in specific titles.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"feature-card\">\n    <h4 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 10px;\">Intel Arc Control<\/h4>\n    <ul class=\"feature-list\">\n      <li class=\"feature-item\"><span class=\"feature-check\">\u2713<\/span>Keep drivers current using Intel Driver &#038; Support Assistant<\/li>\n      <li class=\"feature-item\"><span class=\"feature-check\">\u2713<\/span>Use per\u2011game profiles and a global FPS limiter set a few FPS under refresh<\/li>\n      <li class=\"feature-item\"><span class=\"feature-check\">\u2713<\/span>Enable XeSS in supported games for big FPS gains with high image quality<\/li>\n      <li class=\"feature-item\"><span class=\"feature-check\">\u2713<\/span>Verify Resizable BAR is enabled at the platform level<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BIOS and Firmware: Unlock Hidden Performance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n  <details>\n    <summary>Enable XMP or EXPO for RAM<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"acc-body\">\n      Enter BIOS, switch to Advanced mode, locate memory overclocking, choose the primary XMP or EXPO profile. This sets the advertised speed and timings so the CPU is fed faster, which boosts 1% lows.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n  <details>\n    <summary>Turn on Resizable BAR<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"acc-body\">\n      Requirements: recent CPU, motherboard, and GPU. In BIOS enable <strong>Above 4G Decoding<\/strong> and <strong>Re\u2011Size BAR Support<\/strong>, then boot UEFI with CSM disabled. Update motherboard BIOS and GPU VBIOS if needed.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n  <details>\n    <summary>Thermals first, overclock later<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"acc-body\">\n      Before any overclock, ensure stable cooling. Aim to keep sustained GPU temperatures under the vendor throttle point and CPU package under 85 to 90 \u00b0C during stress. Consider a mild GPU undervolt for quieter sustained boost.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In\u2011Game Settings That Move the FPS Needle<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These options are ordered by typical impact on performance. Use a frame cap that fits your display and goal, for example 141 on 144 Hz with G\u2011SYNC or FreeSync.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"table-wrapper\"><table class=\"perf-table\">\n  <thead>\n    <tr>\n      <th>Setting<\/th>\n      <th>What it does<\/th>\n      <th>Typical FPS impact<\/th>\n      <th>Smart recommendation<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n  <tbody>\n    <tr>\n      <td><strong>Resolution \/ Render Scale<\/strong><\/td>\n      <td>Pixels rendered per frame<\/td>\n      <td>Very high<\/td>\n      <td>Use DLSS, FSR, or XeSS Quality or Balanced for big gains with strong clarity<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><strong>Shadows<\/strong><\/td>\n      <td>Dynamic shadow quality and distance<\/td>\n      <td>High<\/td>\n      <td>Drop Ultra to High or Medium. Keep contact shadows if offered<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><strong>Ray Tracing<\/strong><\/td>\n      <td>Physically accurate lighting and reflections<\/td>\n      <td>Very high<\/td>\n      <td>Disable for competitive play. Use only with strong upscaling<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><strong>Reflections \/ SSR<\/strong><\/td>\n      <td>Reflective surfaces quality<\/td>\n      <td>High<\/td>\n      <td>Medium or Off in fast shooters. High in single\u2011player if you prefer visuals<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><strong>Volumetrics<\/strong><\/td>\n      <td>Fog, clouds, god rays<\/td>\n      <td>High<\/td>\n      <td>High to Medium. Lower in weather\u2011heavy titles<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><strong>Anti\u2011Aliasing<\/strong><\/td>\n      <td>Edge smoothing<\/td>\n      <td>Medium<\/td>\n      <td>Use TAA or SMAA. Avoid SSAA. Pair with sharpening<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><strong>Ambient Occlusion<\/strong><\/td>\n      <td>Contact shadow depth<\/td>\n      <td>Medium<\/td>\n      <td>SSAO Medium. Turn off for pure performance<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><strong>Texture Quality<\/strong><\/td>\n      <td>Texture resolution<\/td>\n      <td>Low when VRAM fits<\/td>\n      <td>Match to VRAM. If stuttering, lower to fit in VRAM<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><strong>Anisotropic Filtering<\/strong><\/td>\n      <td>Sharpness at angles<\/td>\n      <td>Very low<\/td>\n      <td>Set 16x almost always<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><strong>Post\u2011processing<\/strong><\/td>\n      <td>Motion blur, film grain, chromatic aberration<\/td>\n      <td>Low<\/td>\n      <td>Disable for clarity in competitive games<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>One\u2011Click Presets You Can Copy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"preset-grid\">\n  <div class=\"preset-card\">\n    <div class=\"preset-badge\">Esports<\/div>\n    <div class=\"preset-title\">High FPS &#8211; Lowest Latency<\/div>\n    <div class=\"preset-tags\">Target: 240 Hz or higher<\/div>\n    <ul class=\"preset-list\">\n      <li>\u2022 Upscaler: Performance or Balanced<\/li>\n      <li>\u2022 Shadows: Low<\/li>\n      <li>\u2022 Reflections, RT, Volumetrics: Off<\/li>\n      <li>\u2022 AA: TAA Low or SMAA<\/li>\n      <li>\u2022 AF: 16x <span class=\"pill\">free FPS<\/span><\/li>\n      <li>\u2022 Frame cap: 3 below refresh<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"preset-card\">\n    <div class=\"preset-badge\">Balanced<\/div>\n    <div class=\"preset-title\">High Refresh &#8211; Clean Image<\/div>\n    <div class=\"preset-tags\">Target: 120 to 165 Hz<\/div>\n    <ul class=\"preset-list\">\n      <li>\u2022 Upscaler: Quality<\/li>\n      <li>\u2022 Shadows: Medium<\/li>\n      <li>\u2022 Volumetrics: Medium<\/li>\n      <li>\u2022 Reflections: Medium<\/li>\n      <li>\u2022 AA: TAA + Sharpening<\/li>\n      <li>\u2022 Cap near 141 on 144 Hz<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"preset-card\">\n    <div class=\"preset-badge\">Cinematic<\/div>\n    <div class=\"preset-title\">Single\u2011Player Visuals<\/div>\n    <div class=\"preset-tags\">Target: 60 to 90 Hz<\/div>\n    <ul class=\"preset-list\">\n      <li>\u2022 Upscaler: Quality with RT Off or Low<\/li>\n      <li>\u2022 Shadows: High<\/li>\n      <li>\u2022 Volumetrics: High<\/li>\n      <li>\u2022 AO: High<\/li>\n      <li>\u2022 AF: 16x<\/li>\n      <li>\u2022 Optional cap at display refresh<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bottleneck Detective: Find the Real Limiter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n  <details>\n    <summary>Symptoms: Low FPS that does not rise when lowering graphics<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"acc-body\">\n      Likely CPU bound. Check overlay metrics. If CPU usage is near 100 percent on several cores while GPU sits under 90 percent, raise resolution or quality to shift work to the GPU, or lower CPU\u2011heavy settings like crowd density, view distance, simulation complexity, and physics.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n  <details>\n    <summary>Symptoms: Stutters despite high average FPS<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"acc-body\">\n      Often RAM or storage. Ensure games are on an SSD. Watch VRAM and RAM usage. If VRAM is full, lower textures. If system RAM is full, close apps or upgrade from 8 or 16 GB to more for modern titles.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n  <details>\n    <summary>Symptoms: FPS improves a lot when lowering resolution<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"acc-body\">\n      You are GPU bound, which is expected. Optimize heavy GPU features first: ray tracing, shadows, reflections, volumetrics. Use a modern upscaler for large gains.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Performance Tools You Should Use<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"benchmark-tool\">\n  <div class=\"benchmark-icon\">\ud83d\udcca<\/div>\n  <div class=\"benchmark-title\">Benchmark and Verify<\/div>\n  <p class=\"benchmark-desc\">Measure before and after so you know what worked. Capture average FPS, 1% lows, and frame time graphs.<\/p>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/download\" class=\"benchmark-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:black;\">Download from Hone.gg<\/a>\n  <p style=\"color: var(--text-light); font-size: 13px; margin-top:10px;\">Also useful: MSI Afterburner + RivaTuner, OCAT, NVIDIA FrameView. Use DDU only for troubleshooting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Printable Checklist<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist\">\n  <label><input type=\"checkbox\"> Set monitor to max refresh in Advanced display<\/label>\n  <label><input type=\"checkbox\"> Game Mode On and Focus Assist while gaming<\/label>\n  <label><input type=\"checkbox\"> Best performance power plan selected<\/label>\n  <label><input type=\"checkbox\"> Hardware\u2011accelerated GPU scheduling On<\/label>\n  <label><input type=\"checkbox\"> Mouse Enhance pointer precision Off<\/label>\n  <label><input type=\"checkbox\"> Latest GPU driver installed with clean option if needed<\/label>\n  <label><input type=\"checkbox\"> G\u2011SYNC or FreeSync enabled then frame cap set just below refresh<\/label>\n  <label><input type=\"checkbox\"> XMP or EXPO enabled in BIOS<\/label>\n  <label><input type=\"checkbox\"> Resizable BAR enabled if supported<\/label>\n  <label><input type=\"checkbox\"> Heavy GPU settings tuned in game, AF set to 16x<\/label>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Maintenance: Keep FPS High Over Time<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"dns-features\">\n  <div class=\"feature-card\">\n    <h4 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83e\uddfd Digital Hygiene<\/h4>\n    <ul class=\"feature-list\">\n      <li class=\"feature-item\"><span class=\"feature-check\">\u2713<\/span>Close overlays and background apps before playing<\/li>\n      <li class=\"feature-item\"><span class=\"feature-check\">\u2713<\/span>Clean temp files monthly and keep SSD space free<\/li>\n      <li class=\"feature-item\"><span class=\"feature-check\">\u2713<\/span>Update GPU drivers for new game launches<\/li>\n      <li class=\"feature-item\"><span class=\"feature-check\">\u2713<\/span>Rebuild shaders if the game offers it after big updates<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"feature-card\">\n    <h4 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83c\udf2c\ufe0f Physical Care<\/h4>\n    <ul class=\"feature-list\">\n      <li class=\"feature-item\"><span class=\"feature-check\">\u2713<\/span>Dust filters and fans every 3 to 6 months<\/li>\n      <li class=\"feature-item\"><span class=\"feature-check\">\u2713<\/span>Hold fan blades still while using compressed air<\/li>\n      <li class=\"feature-item\"><span class=\"feature-check\">\u2713<\/span>Replace thermal paste on older systems that run hot<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"feature-card\">\n    <h4 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83c\udfaf Frame Capping Strategy<\/h4>\n    <ul class=\"feature-list\">\n      <li class=\"feature-item\"><span class=\"feature-check\">\u2713<\/span>Cap 3 to 4 FPS under refresh for VRR smoothness<\/li>\n      <li class=\"feature-item\"><span class=\"feature-check\">\u2713<\/span>Use in\u2011game cap when it is high quality, otherwise driver cap<\/li>\n      <li class=\"feature-item\"><span class=\"feature-check\">\u2713<\/span>Prefer Reflex, Anti\u2011Lag, or similar native options when present<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Advanced Commands and Paths<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"info-box info-tip\">\n  <div class=\"info-header\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\u2328\ufe0f<\/span><span class=\"info-title\">Helpful commands<\/span><\/div>\n  <div class=\"info-content\">\n    Ultimate Performance plan: <code>powercfg -duplicatescheme e9a42b02-d5df-448d-aa00-03f14749eb61<\/code><br>\n    Flush DNS cache after major network changes: <code>ipconfig \/flushdns<\/code><br>\n    Reset Windows graphics settings list: Settings \u2192 System \u2192 Display \u2192 Graphics \u2192 Default graphics settings\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no single switch that doubles FPS. <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/fps-records\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Real gains\">Real gains<\/a> come from stacking wins: a tuned Windows base, clean and current GPU drivers, the right control\u2011panel overrides, smart in\u2011game settings, and healthy thermals. Measure with a proper tool, cap your frame rate just under refresh, and focus on improving 1% lows. You will feel the difference every match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Will these tweaks lower my input latency?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Yes. Power plan changes reduce CPU ramp time, driver settings like Reflex or Anti\u2011Lag reduce the render queue, and a smart frame cap keeps you inside the VRR window. Combined they shorten input\u2011to\u2011pixel delay.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Is it safe to disable VBS or Memory Integrity?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>It can increase FPS on some systems but reduces security. If you use your PC for banking or work, leave them on. Consider a separate Windows profile for gaming if you want maximum performance with fewer background protections.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Should I overclock my CPU or GPU for gaming?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Only after you have optimized thermals and applied the settings in this guide. A mild GPU undervolt often provides steadier clocks and lower noise. Overclocking is optional and should be done in small steps with stress tests.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">How do I check 1% and 0.1% lows?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Use CapFrameX, OCAT, or FrameView. Run a repeatable in\u2011game scene or built\u2011in benchmark, then compare averages and lows before and after each change. Focus on improving lows for real smoothness.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">What frame cap is best?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Cap 3 to 4 FPS below your monitor refresh when using G\u2011SYNC or FreeSync. On a 144 Hz display, 141 is a solid starting point. This keeps you inside the VRR range and avoids sudden V\u2011Sync engagement at the limit.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Why did my FPS drop after a big update?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Shader caches often need rebuilding and background services may have re\u2011enabled. Update drivers, clear shader cache, redo startup optimizations, and verify your game kept the correct graphics preset.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Increase FPS on PC with easy tweaks. 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