Windows 10: How to fix fps all of a sudden being very low for days now.

I have never had issues with FPS in games before; lag was mainly my problem. However, two days ago, I went to play a game and all of a sudden my FPS was terrible all day. I tried restarting my PC and shutting it down multiple times, but nothing worked. I also tried uninstalling the app, but still nothing worked. Finally, I tried looking online for tips, but nothing worked. The next day, I looked at articles on Microsoft's website and went through all the steps they recommended, but still nothing worked.soft i go through all the steps they say to do nothing works. I am not at all sure what to d

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Sudden FPS drop/Stutter

Since 2 days ago, I just turned on my Computer, and it starting having issues while I was playing Witcher 3 (starts with decent fpsm and then very low fps, dropping to 35, then 20, and stopping at 12 or so, in a matter of seconds, in a matter of 1min of starting the game), also stuttering without any high demanding programs, randomly. I was playing at 45-60 fps, without any stutters or sudden fps drop. Have tried other games the issue persists. Even setup everything to low settings.
I have ran several tests with several tools, all seems normal, no sudden memory spikes, or temperature raising out of the ordinary, nothing that would indicate such an fps drop or stuttering.

MSI Afterburner

I also did the reset option on Windows10, completly cleaned out all my personal info from the windows partition.
So at this point, I am not sure if it is a software issue or a hardware issue.
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Edit: I kept doing some tests to find out the issue. And this happened before and I was able to replicate it. Same thing happened as before, till I set it up to fullscreen, Alt+Tab from the game and then back to the game, FPS went up to 50 again, stable and good, dropped after a couple of seconds. After a bit it went to 2-5 fps, and I had to shutdown the game, because even the sound was getting messed up.

MSI Afterburner 2

In this image those ups and downs in the GPU usage are when the fps dropped really hard and the sound got messed up.

 

How do i fix low fps in fullscreen

Hi, gangZN.

Welcome to the Microsoft Community.



Experiencing low FPS (frames per second) in fullscreen mode compared to windowed mode can be frustrating. Here are some steps you can take to try to improve your FPS:

1. Update Graphics Drivers: Ensure that your graphics drivers are up to date. Outdated drivers can often cause performance issues. You can usually update your drivers through the manufacturer's website (NVIDIA).
   
2. Disable Fullscreen Optimizations: Right-click on the game's shortcut or executable file, go to Properties, and then navigate to the Compatibility tab. Check the box that says "Disable fullscreen optimizations" and click Apply. This can sometimes improve performance in fullscreen mode.
   
3. Adjust Graphics Settings: Lowering graphics settings within the game can help improve FPS. Try lowering settings like texture quality, shadow quality, and anti-aliasing to see if it improves performance.
   
4. Verify Game Files: If you're experiencing issues with a specific game, try verifying the game files through the game launcher or platform (e.g., Steam, Origin). Corrupted or missing game files can cause performance issues.
   

If you're still experiencing low FPS after trying these steps, it may be worth reaching out to the game's support or community forums for additional assistance. They may have specific troubleshooting steps tailored to that particular game.

Best Regards

Martin | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

Sudden low fps and cpu usage in all games

Hi Alexandra Solomonidou，



Welcome to Microsoft Community.



It seems like you are experiencing sudden low FPS and CPU usage while playing games on your laptop. Here are a few troubleshooting steps you can try:

1. Power settings: Ensure that your laptop is set to high-performance mode and not on power-saving mode. Sometimes, power-saving settings can limit the performance of your CPU and GPU.
   
2. Graphics card settings: Check your NVIDIA control panel settings and make sure the games are set to use the dedicated graphics card (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) instead of the integrated graphics. You can usually access the control panel by right-clicking on your desktop.
   
3. Temperature monitoring: Monitor the temperature of your CPU and GPU while gaming. Overheating can lead to performance issues. Use software like MSI Afterburner or HWMonitor to check the temperatures and ensure that they are within safe limits. If the temperatures are too high, consider cleaning the laptop's cooling system or using a cooling pad.
   
4. Background processes: Even if you don't have any obvious background apps running, some processes may still be consuming system resources. Check the Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc) and close any unnecessary applications or processes that might be running in the background.
   
5. Windows updates: Make sure your Windows operating system is up to date with the latest updates and patches. Sometimes, outdated operating systems can cause compatibility issues with games.
   
6. Game settings: Verify that the in-game settings are optimized for performance. Lower graphics settings such as resolution, anti-aliasing, shadows, and textures can help improve FPS.
   
7. Reinstalling games: If the issue persists, try reinstalling the games that are experiencing low FPS. Sometimes, game files can become corrupted, leading to performance problems.
   

If none of these steps resolve the issue, it might be worth contacting the technical support of the games you are experiencing problems with or reaching out to the manufacturer of your laptop for further assistance.



Thank you for your patience and understanding, if you have any questions, please feel free to leave us a message.



Best regards

Brandon | Microsoft Community Support Specialist