I recently upgraded from Windows 10 to Windows 11, and I've noticed a significant drop in my gaming performance. For example, in Stellar Blade, my frame rates have dropped from over 200 fps to around 115 fps, with frequent stutters. In general, I'm experiencing worse performance and stuttering in many high-demand games after the update. My rig has an RTX 4070 ti graphics card and a Ryzen 9 7900x processor. Are there steps I can take to improve this situation?
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You might want to disable features like Copilot and OneDrive; they can take up unnecessary resources. Also, if you haven't yet, try using the Nvidia App for a clean driver install and turn off any overlays. Sometimes, third-party antivirus software can cause performance hiccups too, so consider removing that as well.
First off, make sure you've updated all your drivers, including the UEFI (BIOS). If you did an upgrade through Windows, consider doing a full clean install instead, as that can often resolve performance issues.
Don't forget to turn off core isolation in Windows Defender too. This was off in Windows 10, and for many, it doesn't impact safety, but it can boost performance if enabled by accident.
Exactly! I had issues until I got that sorted.
Keep in mind that even if your hardware meets the requirements for Windows 11, it might struggle more than it did on Windows 10 due to the new OS needing more resources. A clean install can often resolve lingering issues from an upgrade, so you might want to try that if the other tips don't help.
True! Every new OS tends to be a bit more demanding. A fresh start could really help.
Also, look into deleting the Config.ini file for the games you’re playing. It resets the game settings and can help solve performance problems after big updates like this. Just remember it’ll create a new one when you launch the game again.
Yeah, a clean install can really help if the upgrade messed things up.