Sage-Tips

How do I remove GPU FPS cap?

Click on the “Manage 3D settings” menu item under the 3D Settings heading, and then scroll down through the “Global Settings” panel until you see the “Max Frame Rate” option. Once there, turn it on and then decide on a limit. Usually, it’s best to go with one that’s equivalent to your monitor’s refresh rate.

Does FPS cap reduce GPU?

Yes, your GPU usage will often go down if you limit FPS, especially in games where there’s an unlimited FPS cap and your GPU is pushing out hundreds to thousands of needless frames in some instances causing it to work at 100\% for no good reason.

How do I fix high GPU usage while gaming?

Disable third-party app: sometimes it could be some app running in the background that is eating up your GPU. Disabling third-party apps and closing all extra applications running in the background can help bring down the GPU usage too.

How do I reduce game GPU usage?

Is there a way to fix FPS cap?

I can fix the FPS capping by going to game shortcut’s (apparently it’s better to do it directly to the .exe, but it worked for me on the shortcut as well) properties, Compatibility tab, and selecting “Disable fullscreen optimizations”. It seems like that setting is pretty obscure and it’s hard to find any info about it. :/

Is there a cap on FPS on V-sync?

There is a FPS cap configured somewhere. Check your Nvidia Control Panel for global v-sync options ! Yes, I found that, and told it to force V-Sync off for all applications. Even if it were on, it would be 144 FPS, not 133 FPS.

Why am I getting 133 FPS on my laptop?

Check your Nvidia Control Panel for global v-sync options ! Yes, I found that, and told it to force V-Sync off for all applications. Even if it were on, it would be 144 FPS, not 133 FPS. Please check again if you find Options that could limit your FPS. Also check if you may have a global resolution upscaling active – This could also limit your FPS.

Why isn’t my GPU working to its full potential?

There might be a few reasons why your GPU isn’t being used to its maximum potential. Of course one reason is that you aren’t dong anything that requires full GPU power, such as web browsing or playing video games at a capped fps. However, there are instances when a GPU can’t or won’t output it max strength even when asked.