{"id":3350,"date":"2025-12-08T12:53:23","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T12:53:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/?p=3350"},"modified":"2025-12-08T12:53:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T12:53:25","slug":"genshin-impact-settings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/genshin-impact-settings\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Genshin Impact Settings for FPS"},"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 technical best practices from the writer&#8217;s perspective and does not necessarily reflect the views of Hone.\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-paragraph\">Your GPU shows <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/what-is-fps\/\">60 FPS<\/a> in the corner, but combat feels choppy. Dodging feels late. The <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/fix-fps-drops\/\">frametime graph spikes<\/a> every few seconds. High numbers mean nothing when the game stutters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-paragraph\">This guide explains the best <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/game\/genshin-impact\">Genshin Impact<\/a> settings for FPS and smooth gameplay. You will learn which settings actually matter, why the native FPS cap causes problems, and how to configure external tools for stable performance on PC and mobile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n  :root {\n    --primary-color: #f99926;\n    --primary-light: rgba(249, 153, 38, 0.1);\n    --primary-hover: rgba(249, 153, 38, 0.8);\n    --secondary-color: #080f1b;\n    --secondary-light: rgba(8, 15, 27, 0.1);\n    --text-dark: #e4e6eb;\n    --text-medium: #b0b3b8;\n    --text-light: #8a8d93;\n    --bg-light: #0c131f;\n    --bg-dark: #080f1b;\n    --border-light: #1c2635;\n    --success: #28a745;\n    --warning: #ffc107;\n    --danger: #dc3545;\n    --info: #17a2b8;\n  }\n\n  .hero-section {\n    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-dark) 0%, var(--bg-light) 100%);\n    border-radius: 25px;\n    padding: 50px 40px;\n    margin: 40px 0;\n    position: relative;\n    overflow: hidden;\n  }\n  .hero-section::before {\n    content: '';\n    position: absolute;\n    top: -50%;\n    right: -20%;\n    width: 60%;\n    height: 200%;\n    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(249, 153, 38, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);\n    animation: pulse 8s ease-in-out infinite;\n  }\n  @keyframes pulse {\n    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); 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margin-bottom: 35px; }\n  .step-title { font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-dark); }\n  .step-item {\n    display: flex;\n    gap: 25px;\n    margin-bottom: 30px;\n    padding-bottom: 30px;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);\n  }\n  .step-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; margin-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }\n  .step-number {\n    width: 50px;\n    height: 50px;\n    background: var(--primary-color);\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: center;\n    font-size: 24px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: var(--secondary-color);\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n  }\n  .step-content { flex: 1; }\n  .step-name {\n    font-size: 18px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: var(--text-dark);\n    margin-bottom: 10px;\n  }\n  .step-desc {\n    font-size: 14px;\n    color: var(--text-medium);\n    line-height: 1.6;\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 768px) {\n    .frametime-visual { flex-direction: column; }\n    .comparison-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .tier-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .thermal-visual { flex-direction: column; }\n    .thermometer { width: 100%; height: 80px; }\n    .thermometer-fill { height: 100%; width: 70%; }\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"hero-section\">\n  <div class=\"hero-content\">\n    <h3 class=\"hero-title\">FPS vs Frametime: Understanding What Actually Matters<\/h3>\n    <p class=\"hero-subtitle\">High FPS numbers mean nothing if your frametime spikes every few seconds<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Stable Frametime Beats High FPS Numbers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most players chase high FPS numbers. This is the wrong goal. Your eyes do not see FPS, they experience <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/what-is-fps\/\">frametime consistency<\/a>. Frametime is how long your GPU takes to render each individual frame, measured in milliseconds. When this number fluctuates wildly between 10ms and 30ms, the game feels choppy even if the average FPS looks acceptable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/navia-is-back-6745160211-1280x720sr-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/navia-is-back-6745160211-1280x720sr-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/navia-is-back-6745160211-1280x720sr-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/navia-is-back-6745160211-1280x720sr-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/navia-is-back-6745160211-1280x720sr.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">1.90.3-6IXV2NY3XXXBXE6QXWRKV7DAPU.0.1-5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A locked 55 FPS with consistent 18ms frametimes feels dramatically smoother than unlocked 70 FPS that bounces between 50 and 90. This explains why players with high end hardware still report stutter. The game engine is <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/fix-fps-drops\/\">GPU bound<\/a>, meaning render resolution and shadow quality cause the biggest frametime spikes during intense combat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"performance-meter\">\n  <div class=\"meter-header\">\n    <h3 class=\"meter-title\">Frametime Targets by Performance Level<\/h3>\n    <p class=\"meter-desc\">Lower frametime means faster frame delivery and smoother gameplay<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"frametime-visual\">\n    <div class=\"frametime-box\">\n      <div class=\"frametime-label\">30 FPS<\/div>\n      <div class=\"frametime-value\">33.3<\/div>\n      <div class=\"frametime-ms\">milliseconds per frame<\/div>\n      <div class=\"frametime-bar\"><div class=\"frametime-fill\" style=\"width: 100%;\"><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"frametime-box\">\n      <div class=\"frametime-label\">60 FPS<\/div>\n      <div class=\"frametime-value\">16.7<\/div>\n      <div class=\"frametime-ms\">milliseconds per frame<\/div>\n      <div class=\"frametime-bar\"><div class=\"frametime-fill\" style=\"width: 50%;\"><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"frametime-box\">\n      <div class=\"frametime-label\">120 FPS<\/div>\n      <div class=\"frametime-value\">8.3<\/div>\n      <div class=\"frametime-ms\">milliseconds per frame<\/div>\n      <div class=\"frametime-bar\"><div class=\"frametime-fill\" style=\"width: 25%;\"><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"alert-box alert-critical\">\n  <div class=\"alert-header\"><span class=\"alert-icon\">\u26a0\ufe0f<\/span><span class=\"alert-title\">Native FPS Cap Problem<\/span><\/div>\n  <div class=\"alert-content\">\n    Genshin&#8217;s built in FPS limiter has terrible frame pacing. Even locked at 60 FPS, frametime variance causes stutter. You need external frame rate control through <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/increase-fps-on-pc\/\">RivaTuner Statistics Server (RTSS)<\/a> for actually smooth gameplay.\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Three Settings That Actually Matter<\/strong> for Genshin Impact FPS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Genshin Impact is <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/fix-fps-drops\/\">GPU bound<\/a>. Most settings have minimal impact because they stress the CPU or use minimal resources. Only three settings place massive load on your graphics card and directly control your frametime stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"settings-grid\">\n  <div class=\"setting-card\">\n    <div class=\"setting-impact impact-extreme\">Extreme GPU Impact<\/div>\n    <div class=\"setting-body\">\n      <h4 class=\"setting-name\">Render Resolution<\/h4>\n      <p class=\"setting-desc\">This is the single biggest performance lever. Render resolution acts as a multiplier on pixel count. Setting it to 0.8x reduces GPU workload by 30 to 40 percent instantly.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"setting-recommendation\">\n        <strong>Recommended:<\/strong> <span class=\"setting-value\">0.8x to 1.0x<\/span> for stable 60 FPS on mid range hardware. Use FSR 2.0 anti aliasing to sharpen the image at lower resolutions.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"setting-card\">\n    <div class=\"setting-impact impact-high\">High GPU Impact<\/div>\n    <div class=\"setting-body\">\n      <h4 class=\"setting-name\">Shadow Quality<\/h4>\n      <p class=\"setting-desc\">The second most demanding setting. High quality shadows require complex lighting calculations every frame. Setting to Lowest completely disables shadows for maximum FPS but looks awful.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"setting-recommendation\">\n        <strong>Recommended:<\/strong> <span class=\"setting-value\">Low<\/span> preserves basic shadow depth without the massive performance cost of Medium or High settings.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"setting-card\">\n    <div class=\"setting-impact impact-high\">High GPU Impact<\/div>\n    <div class=\"setting-body\">\n      <h4 class=\"setting-name\">Volumetric Fog + Reflections<\/h4>\n      <p class=\"setting-desc\">Both consume disproportionate resources for minimal visual return. Volumetric Fog also forces Shadow Quality to Medium minimum, creating a hidden performance tax.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"setting-recommendation\">\n        <strong>Recommended:<\/strong> <span class=\"setting-value\">OFF<\/span> for both settings universally. The performance gain far outweighs the atmospheric loss.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Complete Settings Breakdown<\/strong> by Performance Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"settings-grid\">\n  <div class=\"setting-card\">\n    <div class=\"setting-impact impact-medium\">Medium GPU Impact<\/div>\n    <div class=\"setting-body\">\n      <h4 class=\"setting-name\">Visual Effects<\/h4>\n      <p class=\"setting-desc\">Controls elemental burst and particle complexity. High settings cause GPU spikes during reaction heavy combat like Spiral Abyss floors with multiple elements triggering simultaneously.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"setting-recommendation\">\n        <strong>Recommended:<\/strong> <span class=\"setting-value\">Medium or Low<\/span> prevents frametime spikes during intense combat sequences.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"setting-card\">\n    <div class=\"setting-impact impact-medium\">Medium GPU Impact<\/div>\n    <div class=\"setting-body\">\n      <h4 class=\"setting-name\">Environment Detail<\/h4>\n      <p class=\"setting-desc\">Controls geometric mesh complexity and draw distance. Sumeru and Fontaine updates increased world geometry significantly. High settings cause stutters during rapid movement or zone transitions.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"setting-recommendation\">\n        <strong>Recommended:<\/strong> <span class=\"setting-value\">Medium or Low<\/span> reduces draw call overhead and stabilizes frame pacing during exploration.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"setting-card\">\n    <div class=\"setting-impact impact-low\">Minimal Impact<\/div>\n    <div class=\"setting-body\">\n      <h4 class=\"setting-name\">Anisotropic Filtering<\/h4>\n      <p class=\"setting-desc\">Sharpens textures at oblique angles like roads stretching into the distance. Modern GPUs handle 16x filtering with near zero performance cost.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"setting-recommendation\">\n        <strong>Recommended:<\/strong> <span class=\"setting-value\">16x<\/span> always. Free visual clarity with no FPS penalty on any recent hardware.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"setting-card\">\n    <div class=\"setting-impact impact-medium\">Medium CPU Impact<\/div>\n    <div class=\"setting-body\">\n      <h4 class=\"setting-name\">Crowd Density<\/h4>\n      <p class=\"setting-desc\">Number of NPCs rendered in cities like Mondstadt and Liyue Harbor. High density creates CPU overhead during navigation through populated areas.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"setting-recommendation\">\n        <strong>Recommended:<\/strong> <span class=\"setting-value\">Low<\/span> reduces CPU load without affecting gameplay. Cities feel less crowded but performance stabilizes.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"setting-card\">\n    <div class=\"setting-impact impact-low\">Co-op Only<\/div>\n    <div class=\"setting-body\">\n      <h4 class=\"setting-name\">Co-op Teammate Effects<\/h4>\n      <p class=\"setting-desc\">Controls visibility of other players&#8217; elemental bursts and reactions. Four players triggering bursts simultaneously creates massive particle overload.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"setting-recommendation\">\n        <strong>Recommended:<\/strong> <span class=\"setting-value\">Partially OFF or OFF<\/span> prevents GPU slowdowns during four player co-op domain runs.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"setting-card\">\n    <div class=\"setting-impact impact-low\">Preference Based<\/div>\n    <div class=\"setting-body\">\n      <h4 class=\"setting-name\">Motion Blur<\/h4>\n      <p class=\"setting-desc\">Almost universally hated. Causes visual discomfort and headaches for many players. Minimal performance impact either way.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"setting-recommendation\">\n        <strong>Recommended:<\/strong> <span class=\"setting-value\">OFF<\/span> unless using external frame generation tools where Low motion blur can mask interpolation artifacts.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Optimized Settings by Hardware Tier<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tier-selector\">\n  <div class=\"tier-header\">\n    <h3 class=\"tier-title\">Choose Your Performance Profile<\/h3>\n    <p class=\"tier-subtitle\">Configurations tested across hardware from GTX 1050 to RTX 4070<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"tier-cards\">\n    <div class=\"tier-card\">\n      <div class=\"tier-icon\">\ud83d\udd34<\/div>\n      <h4 class=\"tier-name\">Maximum FPS<\/h4>\n      <div class=\"tier-target\">Target: Stable 30 to 55 FPS<\/div>\n      <p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-medium); margin-bottom: 15px;\">Low end PC, older laptops, integrated graphics<\/p>\n      <div style=\"background: rgba(249, 153, 38, 0.05); padding: 15px; border-radius: 10px; text-align: left; font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-medium); line-height: 1.6;\">\n        <strong style=\"color: var(--primary-color);\">Core Settings:<\/strong><br>\n        \u2022 Render Resolution: 0.6x to 0.8x<br>\n        \u2022 Shadow Quality: Lowest (Off)<br>\n        \u2022 Visual Effects: Low<br>\n        \u2022 Anti-Aliasing: FSR 2.0 or Off<br>\n        \u2022 Volumetric Fog \/ Reflections: OFF<br>\n        \u2022 Environment Detail: Low\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"tier-specs\">Use RTSS locked to achievable target (30, 45, or 55 FPS) for stable frametimes<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tier-card\">\n      <div class=\"tier-icon\">\ud83d\udfe1<\/div>\n      <h4 class=\"tier-name\">Balanced 60 FPS<\/h4>\n      <div class=\"tier-target\">Target: Locked 60 FPS<\/div>\n      <p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-medium); margin-bottom: 15px;\">Mid range GPUs like GTX 1060, RX 580, RTX 2060<\/p>\n      <div style=\"background: rgba(249, 153, 38, 0.05); padding: 15px; border-radius: 10px; text-align: left; font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-medium); line-height: 1.6;\">\n        <strong style=\"color: var(--primary-color);\">Core Settings:<\/strong><br>\n        \u2022 Render Resolution: 0.9x to 1.0x<br>\n        \u2022 Shadow Quality: Low<br>\n        \u2022 Visual Effects: Medium<br>\n        \u2022 Anti-Aliasing: FSR 2.0 or SMAA<br>\n        \u2022 Volumetric Fog \/ Reflections: OFF<br>\n        \u2022 Environment Detail: Medium\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"tier-specs\">RTSS locked to 58 FPS prevents hitting ceiling and maintains consistent frametimes<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tier-card\">\n      <div class=\"tier-icon\">\ud83d\udfe2<\/div>\n      <h4 class=\"tier-name\">High Visual Quality<\/h4>\n      <div class=\"tier-target\">Target: 60+ FPS High Settings<\/div>\n      <p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-medium); margin-bottom: 15px;\">High end GPUs like RTX 3070, RX 6800, RTX 4070<\/p>\n      <div style=\"background: rgba(249, 153, 38, 0.05); padding: 15px; border-radius: 10px; text-align: left; font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-medium); line-height: 1.6;\">\n        <strong style=\"color: var(--primary-color);\">Core Settings:<\/strong><br>\n        \u2022 Render Resolution: 1.1x to 1.3x<br>\n        \u2022 Shadow Quality: Medium or High<br>\n        \u2022 Visual Effects: Medium or High<br>\n        \u2022 Anti-Aliasing: FSR 2.0 \/ TAA<br>\n        \u2022 Volumetric Fog \/ Reflections: Optional<br>\n        \u2022 Environment Detail: High\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"tier-specs\">Can run unlocked 120+ FPS or use RTSS at 117 FPS for 120Hz G-Sync displays<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Anti-Aliasing and FSR 2.0<\/strong> Configuration Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Anti aliasing smooths jagged edges. Genshin replaced TAA with AMD FSR 2.0 in version 3.2. FSR 2.0 is a temporal upscaling technology that uses data from previous frames to reconstruct a sharper image. This makes it perfect for recovering clarity when you lower render resolution for performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The catch is FSR 2.0 at maximum settings can introduce visual artifacts and sometimes uses more GPU resources than the old TAA. Use FSR 2.0 as a performance tool paired with 0.8x or 0.9x render resolution, not as a fidelity enhancement at 1.0x or higher resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alert-box alert-warning\">\n  <div class=\"alert-header\"><span class=\"alert-icon\">\u2699\ufe0f<\/span><span class=\"alert-title\">Dynamic Resolution Warning<\/span><\/div>\n  <div class=\"alert-content\">\n    If you enable FSR 2.0, turn off Dynamic Character Resolution. FSR needs consistent input resolution to work correctly. Dynamic scaling creates fluctuating input that causes shimmering, ghosting, and frametime instability as the GPU adjusts resolution in real time.\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why V-Sync Must Stay Off<\/strong> and How to Fix Screen Tearing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/what-is-vsync-in-games\/\">V-Sync<\/a> synchronizes frame output with your monitor&#8217;s refresh rate to eliminate screen tearing. The problem is V-Sync forces the input queue to wait for the monitor&#8217;s refresh cycle. This introduces measurable input lag that makes dodging attacks and timing reactions feel sluggish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The solution is multi layered. Turn V-Sync OFF in Genshin&#8217;s settings to preserve low latency. Then manage tearing externally through your GPU driver or adaptive sync technology. For monitors with G-Sync or FreeSync, enable the adaptive sync in your driver control panel while keeping in game V-Sync disabled. Then use RTSS to cap your FPS slightly below your monitor&#8217;s refresh rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"step-by-step\">\n  <div class=\"step-header\">\n    <h3 class=\"step-title\">G-Sync \/ FreeSync Low Latency Setup<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"step-item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number\">1<\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-content\">\n      <div class=\"step-name\">In-Game V-Sync OFF<\/div>\n      <div class=\"step-desc\">Open Genshin Impact settings and ensure V-Sync is disabled. This prevents software level input lag.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"step-item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number\">2<\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-content\">\n      <div class=\"step-name\">Enable Driver Level V-Sync<\/div>\n      <div class=\"step-desc\">NVIDIA Control Panel or AMD Adrenalin: Turn V-Sync ON and enable G-Sync or FreeSync for windowed and fullscreen modes.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"step-item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number\">3<\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-content\">\n      <div class=\"step-name\">Cap FPS Below Refresh Rate<\/div>\n      <div class=\"step-desc\">Use RTSS to cap FPS 4 percent below monitor refresh rate. For 144Hz monitor, cap at 138 FPS. For 60Hz, cap at 58 FPS.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>RTSS Setup for Perfect Frame Pacing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>RivaTuner Statistics Server is the gold standard for frame rate limiting. The native in game FPS cap in Genshin has poor frame pacing that causes stutter. External capping via RTSS delivers stable frametimes that feel dramatically smoother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"step-by-step\">\n  <div class=\"step-header\">\n    <h3 class=\"step-title\">RTSS Configuration Steps<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"step-item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number\">1<\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-content\">\n      <div class=\"step-name\">Download and Install RTSS<\/div>\n      <div class=\"step-desc\">RTSS comes bundled with <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/check-fps-on-pc\/\">MSI Afterburner<\/a>. Install both and launch RTSS from the system tray.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"step-item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number\">2<\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-content\">\n      <div class=\"step-name\">Add Genshin Impact Executable<\/div>\n      <div class=\"step-desc\">In RTSS, click the Add button and browse to GenshinImpact.exe in your game installation folder. This creates a profile for the game.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"step-item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number\">3<\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-content\">\n      <div class=\"step-name\">Configure Detection and Stealth<\/div>\n      <div class=\"step-desc\">Set Application Detection Level to High and enable Stealth mode. This ensures RTSS applies correctly without triggering anti cheat systems.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"step-item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number\">4<\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-content\">\n      <div class=\"step-name\">Set Target Frame Rate<\/div>\n      <div class=\"step-desc\">For 60 FPS target, set Framerate limit to 58 or 59. This prevents hitting the ceiling and maintains consistent frametime. For 144Hz G-Sync, set to 138.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"alert-box alert-info\">\n  <div class=\"alert-header\"><span class=\"alert-icon\">\ud83d\udca1<\/span><span class=\"alert-title\">The 58 FPS Sweet Spot<\/span><\/div>\n  <div class=\"alert-content\">\n    Capping at 58 instead of 60 FPS prevents the GPU from maxing out at the ceiling. This avoids frametime inconsistencies that occur when GPU utilization hits 100 percent. 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padding: 15px; background: rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.1); border-radius: 8px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-medium);\">\n        <strong style=\"color: var(--danger);\">Never use Ultra Low Latency:<\/strong> The Ultra setting is outdated and causes stuttering on lower end CPUs. ON setting is the correct choice.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"comparison-side\">\n      <div class=\"comparison-label\">AMD Radeon Settings<\/div>\n      <ul class=\"comparison-list\">\n        <li class=\"comparison-item\">\n          <span class=\"comparison-setting\">Radeon Anti-Lag<\/span>\n          <span class=\"comparison-value\">Enabled<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"comparison-item\">\n          <span class=\"comparison-setting\">Frame Rate Target Control<\/span>\n          <span class=\"comparison-value\">Use RTSS Instead<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"comparison-item\">\n          <span class=\"comparison-setting\">V-Sync (if using FreeSync)<\/span>\n          <span class=\"comparison-value\">ON<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"comparison-item\">\n          <span class=\"comparison-setting\">Texture Filtering<\/span>\n          <span class=\"comparison-value\">Performance<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <div style=\"margin-top: 20px; padding: 15px; background: rgba(23, 162, 184, 0.1); border-radius: 8px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-medium);\">\n        <strong style=\"color: var(--info);\">Anti-Lag Benefit:<\/strong> Most effective when GPU utilization stays above 95 percent. Reduces back buffer latency measurably in GPU bound scenarios.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mobile Performance and Thermal Throttling<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mobile Genshin performance is not about graphics settings. It is about thermal management. Running at 60 FPS on phones generates extreme heat within minutes. When your device hits 95 degrees Celsius internally, <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/optimal-cpu-temp\/\">thermal throttling<\/a> kicks in and performance collapses to protect the hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Genshin Impact is FINALLY LISTENING to its players!\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xtIGic3zPxg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Even the lowest graphics settings cannot prevent thermal throttling without external cooling. The System on Chip cannot dissipate heat fast enough during sustained gaming. You must use active external cooling fans to maintain any stable performance above 30 FPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"thermal-meter\">\n  <div class=\"thermal-header\">\n    <h3 class=\"thermal-title\">Mobile Thermal Zones<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"thermal-visual\">\n    <div class=\"thermometer\">\n      <div class=\"thermometer-fill\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"thermal-info\">\n      <div class=\"thermal-zone safe\">\n        <div class=\"thermal-zone-title\">Safe Zone: Under 70\u00b0C<\/div>\n        <div class=\"thermal-zone-desc\">Stable performance. Device cool to touch. Can maintain 60 FPS with proper settings and cooling.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"thermal-zone warning\">\n        <div class=\"thermal-zone-title\">Warning Zone: 70\u00b0C to 85\u00b0C<\/div>\n        <div class=\"thermal-zone-desc\">Device warming noticeably. Performance beginning to degrade. FPS drops start appearing. Need cooling intervention.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"thermal-zone danger\">\n        <div class=\"thermal-zone-title\">Throttle Zone: Above 85\u00b0C<\/div>\n        <div class=\"thermal-zone-desc\">Severe thermal throttling active. Game becomes unplayable with constant lag spikes. Hardware protection mechanisms engaged.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"step-by-step\">\n  <div class=\"step-header\">\n    <h3 class=\"step-title\">Essential Mobile Thermal Management<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"step-item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number\">1<\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-content\">\n      <div class=\"step-name\">External Active Cooling Required<\/div>\n      <div class=\"step-desc\">Phone clip on fans are mandatory for sustained 60 FPS. Passive cooling is insufficient. Active airflow keeps SoC temperature in safe zone.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"step-item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number\">2<\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-content\">\n      <div class=\"step-name\">Never Play While Charging<\/div>\n      <div class=\"step-desc\">Charging generates additional heat that compounds gaming load. Battery charging plus gaming creates critical thermal spikes. Always play on battery power.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"step-item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number\">3<\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-content\">\n      <div class=\"step-name\">Remove Phone Case During Gaming<\/div>\n      <div class=\"step-desc\">Cases insulate heat. Remove thick cases before gaming sessions to improve heat dissipation. Play in cool well ventilated areas.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"step-item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number\">4<\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-content\">\n      <div class=\"step-name\">Force Cooling Breaks Every 45 Minutes<\/div>\n      <div class=\"step-desc\">Even with external cooling, give the device 10 minute breaks every 45 to 60 minutes. Let internal temperature normalize before continuing.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"comparison-slider\">\n  <div class=\"slider-header\">\n    <h3 class=\"slider-title\">Recommended Mobile Graphics Settings<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"comparison-content\">\n    <div class=\"comparison-side\">\n      <div class=\"comparison-label\">For Stable 60 FPS<\/div>\n      <ul class=\"comparison-list\">\n        <li class=\"comparison-item\">\n          <span class=\"comparison-setting\">Render Resolution<\/span>\n          <span class=\"comparison-value\">Low or Medium<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"comparison-item\">\n          <span class=\"comparison-setting\">Shadow Quality<\/span>\n          <span class=\"comparison-value\">Low<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"comparison-item\">\n          <span class=\"comparison-setting\">Visual Effects<\/span>\n          <span class=\"comparison-value\">Low<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"comparison-item\">\n          <span class=\"comparison-setting\">Environment Detail<\/span>\n          <span class=\"comparison-value\">Low<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"comparison-item\">\n          <span class=\"comparison-setting\">FPS Target<\/span>\n          <span class=\"comparison-value\">60<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"comparison-side\">\n      <div class=\"comparison-label\">For Thermal Headroom<\/div>\n      <ul class=\"comparison-list\">\n        <li class=\"comparison-item\">\n          <span class=\"comparison-setting\">Render Resolution<\/span>\n          <span class=\"comparison-value\">Low<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"comparison-item\">\n          <span class=\"comparison-setting\">Shadow Quality<\/span>\n          <span class=\"comparison-value\">Lowest (Off)<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"comparison-item\">\n          <span class=\"comparison-setting\">Visual Effects<\/span>\n          <span class=\"comparison-value\">Low<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"comparison-item\">\n          <span class=\"comparison-setting\">Environment Detail<\/span>\n          <span class=\"comparison-value\">Low<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"comparison-item\">\n          <span class=\"comparison-setting\">FPS Target<\/span>\n          <span class=\"comparison-value\">30 or 45<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Windows System Optimization for Genshin<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond in game settings, <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/optimize-pc-for-gaming\/\">Windows configuration<\/a> stabilizes frametimes by reducing background interference and prioritizing game resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"step-by-step\">\n  <div class=\"step-header\">\n    <h3 class=\"step-title\">Windows Performance Tweaks<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"step-item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number\">1<\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-content\">\n      <div class=\"step-name\">Enable Windows Game Mode<\/div>\n      <div class=\"step-desc\">Settings > Gaming > Game Mode > ON. This grants priority to the running game and diverts resources away from background processes like virus scans and update checks.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"step-item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number\">2<\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-content\">\n      <div class=\"step-name\">Set Process Priority to High<\/div>\n      <div class=\"step-desc\">Open Task Manager while Genshin is running. Go to Details tab, find GenshinImpact.exe, right click and Set Priority to High. This gives CPU scheduling preference to the game process.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"step-item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number\">3<\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-content\">\n      <div class=\"step-name\">Disable Fullscreen Optimizations<\/div>\n      <div class=\"step-desc\">Right click GenshinImpact.exe > Properties > Compatibility tab > Check Disable fullscreen optimizations. Prevents Windows from interfering with exclusive fullscreen mode.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"alert-box alert-warning\">\n  <div class=\"alert-header\"><span class=\"alert-icon\">\u26a0\ufe0f<\/span><span class=\"alert-title\">Real-Time Priority Warning<\/span><\/div>\n  <div class=\"alert-content\">\n    Do not set process priority to Real-Time unless you understand the risks. Real-Time can starve critical system processes and cause system instability. High priority is sufficient for eliminating micro stutters.\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Golden Standard Setup<\/strong> for Stable 60 FPS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This configuration represents the optimal balance for mid range hardware targeting perfectly stable 60 FPS with minimum input latency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"comparison-slider\">\n  <div class=\"slider-header\">\n    <h3 class=\"slider-title\">Complete Optimized Configuration<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"comparison-content\">\n    <div class=\"comparison-side\">\n      <div class=\"comparison-label\">External Tools and System<\/div>\n      <ul class=\"comparison-list\">\n        <li class=\"comparison-item\">\n          <span class=\"comparison-setting\">RTSS Frame Limit<\/span>\n          <span class=\"comparison-value\">58 FPS<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"comparison-item\">\n          <span class=\"comparison-setting\">RTSS Stealth Mode<\/span>\n          <span class=\"comparison-value\">Enabled<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"comparison-item\">\n          <span class=\"comparison-setting\">In-Game V-Sync<\/span>\n          <span class=\"comparison-value\">OFF<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"comparison-item\">\n          <span class=\"comparison-setting\">Driver V-Sync<\/span>\n          <span class=\"comparison-value\">ON (if G-Sync\/FreeSync)<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"comparison-item\">\n          <span class=\"comparison-setting\">Windows Game Mode<\/span>\n          <span class=\"comparison-value\">Enabled<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"comparison-item\">\n          <span class=\"comparison-setting\">Process Priority<\/span>\n          <span class=\"comparison-value\">High<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"comparison-item\">\n          <span class=\"comparison-setting\">NVIDIA Low Latency<\/span>\n          <span class=\"comparison-value\">ON<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"comparison-item\">\n          <span class=\"comparison-setting\">AMD Anti-Lag<\/span>\n          <span class=\"comparison-value\">Enabled<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"comparison-side\">\n      <div class=\"comparison-label\">In-Game Graphics Settings<\/div>\n      <ul class=\"comparison-list\">\n        <li class=\"comparison-item\">\n          <span class=\"comparison-setting\">FPS Target<\/span>\n          <span class=\"comparison-value\">60<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"comparison-item\">\n          <span class=\"comparison-setting\">Render Resolution<\/span>\n          <span class=\"comparison-value\">1.0x (or 0.9x)<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"comparison-item\">\n          <span class=\"comparison-setting\">Shadow Quality<\/span>\n          <span class=\"comparison-value\">Low<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"comparison-item\">\n          <span class=\"comparison-setting\">Visual Effects<\/span>\n          <span class=\"comparison-value\">Medium<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"comparison-item\">\n          <span class=\"comparison-setting\">Environment Detail<\/span>\n          <span class=\"comparison-value\">Medium<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"comparison-item\">\n          <span class=\"comparison-setting\">Anti-Aliasing<\/span>\n          <span class=\"comparison-value\">FSR 2.0<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"comparison-item\">\n          <span class=\"comparison-setting\">Anisotropic Filtering<\/span>\n          <span class=\"comparison-value\">16x<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"comparison-item\">\n          <span class=\"comparison-setting\">Volumetric Fog<\/span>\n          <span class=\"comparison-value\">OFF<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"comparison-item\">\n          <span class=\"comparison-setting\">Reflections<\/span>\n          <span class=\"comparison-value\">OFF<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"comparison-item\">\n          <span class=\"comparison-setting\">Motion Blur<\/span>\n          <span class=\"comparison-value\">OFF<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"comparison-item\">\n          <span class=\"comparison-setting\">Bloom<\/span>\n          <span class=\"comparison-value\">OFF<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"comparison-item\">\n          <span class=\"comparison-setting\">Crowd Density<\/span>\n          <span class=\"comparison-value\">Low<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"comparison-item\">\n          <span class=\"comparison-setting\">Co-op Effects<\/span>\n          <span class=\"comparison-value\">Partially OFF<\/span>\n        <\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Smooth <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/game\/genshin-impact\">Genshin Impact<\/a> performance requires understanding frametime consistency over raw FPS numbers. Focus on the three highest impact settings first: render resolution at 0.8x to 1.0x, shadow quality at Low, and both volumetric fog and reflections turned off. Use RTSS to bypass the terrible native FPS limiter and cap at 58 FPS for stable 60 FPS gameplay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On mobile, thermal management through external cooling determines whether 60 FPS is even achievable regardless of settings. This systematic approach delivers stable performance and responsive gameplay without unnecessary visual sacrifices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">What are the best Genshin Impact settings for FPS<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Set render resolution to 0.9x to 1.0x, shadow quality to Low, visual effects to Medium, and turn off volumetric fog and reflections completely. Use FSR 2.0 anti aliasing and 16x anisotropic filtering. These settings provide the biggest performance gains while maintaining acceptable visual quality.<\/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 does Genshin Impact stutter even at 60 FPS<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>The native in game FPS limiter has poor frame pacing causing frametime variance. Even at stable 60 FPS average, inconsistent frametimes create perceived stutter. Use RivaTuner Statistics Server to cap FPS externally at 58 for smooth consistent frametimes instead of the in game limiter.<\/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 turn V-Sync on or off in Genshin Impact<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Always turn V-Sync off in Genshin&#8217;s settings to minimize input lag. If you have screen tearing, enable V-Sync in your GPU driver control panel instead and use G-Sync or FreeSync if available. Cap FPS below your refresh rate with RTSS for tear free low latency gameplay.<\/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 is the best render resolution for Genshin Impact<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>For mid range hardware targeting 60 FPS, use 0.9x to 1.0x render resolution. Low end systems should drop to 0.6x to 0.8x for playable framerates. High end GPUs can push 1.1x to 1.3x for sharper visuals. Use FSR 2.0 anti aliasing to recover clarity at lower resolutions.<\/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 fix thermal throttling on mobile Genshin<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Use external active cooling fans attached to your phone, never play while charging, remove phone cases during gaming, and take 10 minute cooling breaks every 45 to 60 minutes. Set graphics to lowest settings and consider locking to 30 or 45 FPS instead of 60 to reduce heat generation.<\/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 does FSR 2.0 do in Genshin Impact<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>FSR 2.0 is temporal upscaling that uses previous frame data to reconstruct a sharper image. It works best when paired with reduced render resolution like 0.8x or 0.9x to recover clarity while gaining performance. At maximum settings FSR 2.0 can introduce artifacts and use more GPU resources than older TAA.<\/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 use Low or Lowest shadow quality<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Use Low shadow quality for the best balance. Lowest completely disables shadows making the game look flat and awful. Low preserves basic shadow depth for visual cues without the massive performance cost of Medium or High settings. Shadow quality is the second most demanding GPU setting after render resolution.<\/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 set up RTSS for Genshin Impact<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Install RTSS with MSI Afterburner, add GenshinImpact.exe to the application list, set Application Detection Level to High, enable Stealth mode, and set Framerate limit to 58 for 60 FPS target. For 144Hz G-Sync displays cap at 138. This bypasses the poor native FPS limiter.<\/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 should volumetric fog and reflections be off<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Both consume disproportionate GPU resources for minimal visual return. Volumetric fog also forces shadow quality to Medium minimum creating hidden performance cost. Turning both off provides significant FPS gains without noticeably affecting gameplay experience in combat focused scenarios.<\/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 GPU driver settings reduce input lag<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>NVIDIA users should enable Low Latency Mode ON in control panel. AMD users should enable Radeon Anti-Lag. Both reduce frame buffer between CPU and GPU cutting input latency. Never use NVIDIA Ultra Low Latency as it causes stuttering on lower end CPUs. The ON setting is correct.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This guide explains the best Genshin Impact settings for FPS and smooth gameplay. 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