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Low frames-per-second (FPS) rates or frame rates in games are usually caused by computer hardware not being able to meet a game’s system requirements in a given setting. If a device’s hardware and a game’s requirements are too far apart, a game will refuse to load.
The following options and steps help fix low FPS when gaming.
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Plug in laptop into the power outlet
Make sure the laptop is plugged into the power outlet. Use the power adapter which was shipped with the laptop.
Close background processes
Press CTRL, SHIFT and ESC simultaneously on your keyboard to access the Task Manager. Close unneeded apps and programs.
Review your game’s requirements
Check the game’s requirements and run them up against your Razer Blade’s specifications. If your device’s hardware is below the recommended system requirements, low FPS is considered normal. To lessen this, lower your game’s graphics settings until you achieve a playable frame rate.
Update the game
Check the game for new updates and patches. These new patches may contain performance updates. Enable the automatic updates feature in your game launcher.
Change in-game settings
Edit these in-game settings, as these may impact the overall performance of your game.
- Shadows
- Anti-aliasing
- Dynamic reflections
- Ambient occlusion
- Volumetric lighting
- Motion blur
- Render scaling
Check online for tips and tricks from other players on how they tweak the settings for a specific game. Some players also have mods that improve game performance, force the game to run at 60 FPS and disable some settings.
Reinstall or repair the game installation
Check the game properties and look for the “Repair” or “Verify Integrity” option. If this does not fix the issue, reinstall the game instead.
Update to the latest version of Windows
- Click “Start”.
- Go to "Settings" > "Update & Security" > "Windows Update".
- Select “Check for Updates”.
Update your graphics drivers
See How to check and update the graphics driver version on your Razer Blade for detailed instructions.
Do the steps outlined below if updating the drivers does not resolve the issue. This step only applies to Razer Blades with Nvidia GPUs.
- Right-click on your desktop screen and select “NVIDIA Control Panel”.
- Open “Manage 3D Settings” on the left-hand side of the control panel.
- Select “High-performance NVIDIA processor” under “Global Settings” as the Preferred Graphics Processor.
- Click “Apply” to save your settings.
Turn on Game Mode in Windows 10
- Enter “Game Mode” in the Windows Search field.
- Open Game Mode Settings.
- Slide the switch to “ON”.
Lower the screen resolution
Choose the recommended Display resolution.
Check the screen refresh rate
Adjust the Windows power mode to “Best performance”
Enable High GPU in Razer Synapse 3
- Open Razer Synapse 3, go to "SYSTEM" > "PERFORMANCE".
- Click the "Custom" option under "PERFORMANCE MODES".
- Select "Boost" under "CPU" and "High" under "GPU".
NOTE: Ensure your Razer Blade is plugged into a wall outlet using the original power adapter.
Check your Razer mouse polling rate
Reduce the polling rate to 1000 Hz since some game engines do not support polling rates higher than 1000 Hz.
For Windows 11, ensure that you are running the latest Windows 22H2 KB5028185 (OS Build 22621.1992).
If the steps above do not resolve the issue, perform a system recovery or a factory reset. See the answers below for detailed instructions.
FAQs
There are many reasons why the system has a low FPS, including outdated GPUs, insufficient RAM, high in-game settings, underpowered CPUs, and slow HDDs. The best way to resolve these issues is to identify the specific bottleneck in the system and address it through hardware upgrades or in-game settings adjustments.
Why am I getting lower FPS than I should? ›
Low frames-per-second (FPS) rates or frame rates in games are usually caused by computer hardware not being able to meet a game's system requirements in a given setting. If a device's hardware and a game's requirements are too far apart, a game will refuse to load.
How do I fix my FPS down? ›
Update game software and graphics drivers regularly to help resolve performance issues. Try turning down shadows, reflections, and lighting options in the in-game settings menu to raise FPS. Consider upgrading your GPU and CPU for a smoother experience in the latest games.
Why does my high end PC have low FPS? ›
In-Game Settings: Lower graphical settings: Try reducing settings like shadows, anti-aliasing, and texture quality to improve performance. Turn off or reduce post-processing effects: Effects like Depth of Field, Motion Blur, and Ambient Occlusion can impact FPS. Game Updates: Keep an eye on game updates and patches.
How to boost FPS? ›
2. Lower your resolution
- Lowering the resolution of your game can help boost FPS.
- Changing your display settings can increase FPS.
- Reducing video settings to boost FPS.
- Updating to the latest driver boosted performance by up to 23%. ...
- Updating drivers can lower the latency for games such as Overwatch.
GPU (Graphics Card/Video Card) No single part more than the graphics processing unit, or GPU, will hold the biggest factor in gaming performance. While the CPU tracks data, the GPU is the part responsible for taking this data and displaying it on your gaming monitor.
Can too much FPS be bad? ›
Second, high fps can cause more heat and noise from your PC components, which can affect their lifespan and performance. Third, high fps may not be noticeable or beneficial if your monitor's refresh rate is lower than your fps.
Is it bad to have too many FPS? ›
Does having too high of an FPS hurt gaming performance? Having too high of an FPS can theoretically create problems such as stuttering or screen tearing if not paired properly with other hardware components such as monitors or GPUs. So, make sure all parts are balanced correctly before attempting to raise the cap.
Does RAM affect FPS? ›
It depends - if the RAM is what is limiting your performance, then increasing the RAM will indeed improve FPS. But if you have enough RAM in your system, then it won't be the RAM that would affect the FPS, until and unless you reduce the RAM to the point where it stops being enough to run the game.
Why is my FPS so low all of a sudden in Fortnite? ›
Software, including your operating system, can occupy valuable system resources that Fortnite needs to render frames. This can adversely affect your Fortnite FPS. Adjusting system settings and making sure your software is up to date can free up resources to net yield a higher FPS. Update your software.
The more cores your CPU has, the better framerate you get.” Having multiple cores isn't the only important thing to consider, however. “Certain aspects of our simulation are less easily parallelized, such as the AI processing,” Dell explained.
Why is my FPS so low all of a sudden laptop? ›
Ensure that your laptop is not overheating by checking the temperature of your CPU and GPU. Check any pending updates available and install them. Also check optional updates available. Update your graphics driver to the latest version in Device manager.
Why am I getting 30 FPS in Fortnite? ›
The Fortnite 30 FPS limit comes into effect when players are in the game's lobby. After “a period of inactivity,” the game's frame rate will drop to 30 FPS. 60 FPS will be re-enabled when players touch their controller or they join a match.
How do I fix bad FPS on Fortnite? ›
To solve the FPS dropping issue in Fortnite, you can start from the basic settings to some deeper modifications of your game-related hardware.
- Method 1. Verify Your Fortnite Game Files. ...
- Method 2. Set Lower Graphical Fidelity. ...
- Method 3. Update the Graphics Driver. ...
- Method 4. Disable High Resolution Textures. ...
- Method 5.
