How to Increase FPS in Games: Complete Guide

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FPS (frames per second) is a crucial parameter for smooth gameplay. The higher the FPS, the better the gaming experience. In this guide, we will cover all possible ways to boost FPS on your PC.

1. Update Your Graphics Card Drivers

Keeping your drivers up to date can significantly improve performance:

NVIDIA: Download the latest version via GeForce Experience👇
https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/software/nvidia-app/

AMD: Use AMD Adrenalin👇
https://www.amd.com/en/support

Intel: Drivers are available here 👇
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/download-center.html

2. Optimize Game Settings

General settings:

Lower the resolution (e.g., from 1920x1080 to 1600x900)

Reduce graphics quality (shadows, textures, post-processing, anti-aliasing)

Disable V-Sync (Vertical sync can lower FPS)

Limit frame rate (helps prevent stuttering, especially on weaker PCs)

Turn off Motion Blur and other effects

Graphics card settings:

NVIDIA:

Open "NVIDIA Control Panel" → "Manage 3D Settings"

Enable "Low Latency Mode" and "Power Management Mode – Maximum Performance"

AMD:

In "Radeon Settings," set "Texture Filtering Quality" to "Performance"

Enable "Radeon Anti-Lag" and "Radeon Boost"

3. Optimize Windows

Disable Unnecessary Processes:

Open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc) → close unnecessary apps

Disable startup programs in msconfig (Win+R → msconfig → "Startup")

Enable Game Mode:

Go to Windows Settings → "Gaming" → "Game Mode" → Enable

Disable Visual Effects:

Win+R → type sysdm.cpl

Go to the "Advanced" tab → "Performance" → "Settings"

Select "Adjust for best performance" or manually disable animations

4. Optimize Storage & RAM

SSD vs HDD:

If your game is installed on an HDD, move it to an SSD. This will significantly reduce loading times and improve FPS stability.

Virtual Memory (Pagefile):

If you have low RAM, adjust the pagefile:

Win+R → sysdm.cpl

"Advanced" → "Performance" → "Virtual Memory"

Set "Custom size" (recommended: 1.5-2x your RAM)

5. Optimize Power Settings

In Power Options, select "High Performance"

In BIOS (UEFI), disable "C-States" for better CPU stability

6. Overclocking (For Advanced Users)

If you have good cooling, consider overclocking:

CPU via BIOS

GPU using MSI Afterburner (increase core & memory clock)

⚠️ Warning: Overclocking can increase heat and reduce system stability.

7. Clean Your PC & Monitor Temperatures

Overheating lowers FPS! Use monitoring tools:

MSI Afterburner

HWMonitor

HWiNFO

Regularly clean dust from your PC and replace thermal paste every 1-2 years.

Conclusion

If you follow these steps, you can significantly boost FPS in most games! Let us know in the comments which tip helped you the most. 🚀