I recently switched to Windows 11 and I'm experiencing a significant drop in FPS while gaming. For instance, in Apex Legends, my frames used to hover around 200-250 but now they're only about 140 (110 during intense fights). I've checked my GPU, and it's running comfortably at around 40-60% usage on max graphics settings. My CPU also stays between 60-70%, so I don't think that's the issue. Can anyone suggest what might be going on?
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Based on your experience after the OS upgrade, check your Power Plan settings. Windows 11 tends to set the plan to ‘Balanced’ by default, which can throttle performance. Switch to ‘High Performance’ to let your hardware do its thing. Also, keep in mind that some games like Apex Legends don't utilize all CPU cores evenly; if a couple are maxed out, your GPU can be waiting around, affecting performance.
First off, make sure to share your full specs! It helps us help you better. What CPU and GPU do you have? Also, keep an eye on your RAM speed and whether you're using an SSD or HDD. Those factors can definitely affect performance.
Yeah, also remember that even a decent CPU can cause FPS drops if it's bottlenecking, especially if some cores are maxed out. A list of your specs would definitely clarify things.
Don't forget to check for other possible issues like temperature, Hyper-V settings, and even potential driver issues. If your CPU shows 60-70% usage, that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re good to go. Games might not be using all cores effectively. And yeah, core isolation settings can interfere with performance too, especially on Windows 11.
That's totally true! Also, I’ve heard that Windows 11 might install generic drivers over your dedicated ones. Using Display Driver Uninstaller to remove those and reinstalling the latest drivers could help.