I7-7700GTX 1070ti16gb RamSamsung 850 Evo SSDThis game is phenomenal, which is why I am so pissed I can't play it. I honestly wouldn't care if it crashed every other game if it just ran smoothly.https://streamable.com/zm018When using MSI Afterburner it shows I am getting FPS Drops and Frametime spikes when these hitches/stutter occur. They can happen several times a game or a ton of them all at once.Here is what I have done to try to fix this:Launch option to cap framerate - +fps_max 60Launch option for monitor hz - -freq 60Launch option for priority - -highUsed display driver uninstallerGeforce drivers - 418.91, 418.81, 417.71, 417.35, 416.94Reinstalled Windows: 1609, 1809Installed all manufacturer driversInstalled the game to NVME SSDInstalled Windows to only 1 driveInstalled Windows and game to only 1 driveHigh Performance power mode in Windows options + nvidia control panelLiterally every other fix on the discord, forums and reddit.I am at a legit loss, what the world is going on here. Note this also happens when not using any monitoring programs.Edit: I spoke with EA support chat, that the response I got from them was actually ridiculous. This is what they provided me as a fix to game stutters. None of the links provided work, they 404. None of the fixes worked/I have already done them all. https://imgur.com/a/KV9l927https://imgur.com/a/G7DgRz3

Hey guys i have the solution for your problems. Well, i had the same problem, Apex didnt run without lags. I start put all on low, overclocked my graficcard, set start settings etc. nothing worked.But now i got it. This guide will work for all nvidia graficcard users and perfect with >120Hz monitors and low-end pc's (good result with my i5-4690k & gtx 1060) Ok lets start:- downlaod Nvidia Inspector (from a trusted source)- unpack it in a folder on your desktop ore where ever you want- start "nvidiaProfileInspector.exe"- left on top "Profiles", chose Apex Legends- you need to change settings in register "2 - Sync and Refresh"Maximum pre-rendered frames 1Prefered Refreshrate: Highest availableTriple buffering: OnVertical Sync: Force onVertical Sync Smooth AFR behavior: OnVertical Sync Tear Control: AdaptiveLow Latency Mode: UltraCheck "Apply changes" right on top.--> Use the following start options in Origin for Apex Legends:-dev -novid -high -fullscreen -freq 237 +fps_max 190(this example is for a 240hz screen. For people with: a 144 Hz monitor: -freq 138 -fps_max 138 , with a 165 Hz: -freq 138 +fps_max 158 etc.) --> enable gsync/freesync if its aviable for you --> Navigate to:C:\Users\* your username*\Saved Games\Respawn\Apex\local(You can also just press the Windows key, type in "Games" and simply navigate through the folders) --> Open the videoconfig, delete everything and insert this here (if your monitor has a resolution other than Full HD, adjust the two will in the config accordingly):Spoiler (Highlight to read)"VideoConfig"{"setting.cl_gib_allow" "0""setting.cl_particle_fallback_base" "-999999""setting.cl_particle_fallback_multiplier" "-999999""setting.cl_ragdoll_maxcount" "0""setting.cl_ragdoll_self_collision" "0""setting.mat_forceaniso" "0""setting.mat_mip_linear" "0""setting.stream_memory" "200000""setting.mat_picmip" "4""setting.particle_cpu_level" "0""setting.r_createmodeldecals" "0""setting.r_decals" "0""setting.r_lod_switch_scale" "0.30""setting.shadow_enable" "0""setting.shadow_depth_dimen_min" "0""setting.shadow_depth_upres_factor_max" "0""setting.shadow_maxdynamic" "0""setting.ssao_enabled" "0""setting.ssao_downsample" "3""setting.dvs_enable" "0""setting.dvs_gpuframetime_min" "4167""setting.dvs_gpuframetime_max" "4084""setting.defaultres" "1920""setting.defaultresheight" "1080""setting.fullscreen" "1""setting.nowindowborder" "0""setting.volumetric_lighting" "0""setting.mat_vsync_mode" "0""setting.mat_backbuffer_count" "0""setting.mat_antialias_mode" "0""setting.csm_enabled" "0""setting.csm_coverage" "0""setting.csm_cascade_res" "512""setting.fadeDistScale" "1.000000""setting.dvs_supersample_enable" "0""setting.gamma" "1.000000""setting.configversion" "7""setting.modeldecals_forceAllowed" "-1"}"VideoConfig"{"setting.cl_gib_allow" "0""setting.cl_particle_fallback_base" "-999999""setting.cl_particle_fallback_multiplier" "-999999""setting.cl_ragdoll_maxcount" "0""setting.cl_ragdoll_self_collision" "0""setting.mat_forceaniso" "0""setting.mat_mip_linear" "0""setting.stream_memory" "200000""setting.mat_picmip" "4""setting.particle_cpu_level" "0""setting.r_createmodeldecals" "0""setting.r_decals" "0""setting.r_lod_switch_scale" "0.30""setting.shadow_enable" "0""setting.shadow_depth_dimen_min" "0""setting.shadow_depth_upres_factor_max" "0""setting.shadow_maxdynamic" "0""setting.ssao_enabled" "0""setting.ssao_downsample" "3""setting.dvs_enable" "0""setting.dvs_gpuframetime_min" "4167""setting.dvs_gpuframetime_max" "4084""setting.defaultres" "1920""setting.defaultresheight" "1080""setting.fullscreen" "1""setting.nowindowborder" "0""setting.volumetric_lighting" "0""setting.mat_vsync_mode" "0""setting.mat_backbuffer_count" "0""setting.mat_antialias_mode" "0""setting.csm_enabled" "0""setting.csm_coverage" "0""setting.csm_cascade_res" "512""setting.fadeDistScale" "1.000000""setting.dvs_supersample_enable" "0""setting.gamma" "1.000000""setting.configversion" "7""setting.modeldecals_forceAllowed" "-1"}--> Save the video configuration and the editing of a right click on the file, put a check mark next to "read only" and press belong. From now on you don't want to be able to change any video settings in the game, but that doesn't really matter. If it works, you don't have to change anything. It is important to use the write protection here, otherwise the entire config will be changed again with the slightest change to the video settings in the game. Do not be surprised, all settings are now on "Low", the game is now almost suitable for e-sports.Ok thats all. You are welcome to give me feedback and just write to me if you have any questions. Greetings and good luck! (btw. if u want much more fps set "setting.stream_memory" "200000" to "setting.stream_memory" "000000")

I had no lag at all when walking around without moving my mouse, smooth as it should be.But when i started moving my mouse i had very high frame loss!this is what fixed it for me:My mouse polling rate was on 1000. I put this down too 500 and my lag was completely gone! Hope this helps some people out with lag issues when moving the mouse, it did for me.

nothing changed the game is still unplayable, please make it at least we can play the game

Exactly my issue.Tried older drivers past 416.The only thing that remedies the stuttering is disabling full screen optimisations in the exe file. This adds considerable input latency though and is FAR from ideal.This is a must fix, unplayable for mei7 4790GTX 107016gb ramSmasung evo 860

Don't mean to just plugin here. But, I also posted something similar, https://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues/PC-Apex-Legends-S3-Update-Frametime-Frame-skipping-Framerate-FPS/m-p/8289912#M53110 and https://www.reddit.com/r/apexlegends/comments/dekmhb/pc_apex_legends_s3_update_frametime_frame/I had times where I could see clear FPS drops. My issue is what feels like stuttering/hitching as well; yet, not indictive with Frametime Spikes on a graph. MSI afterburner set to 100ms as the lowest it can go for monitoring and even both Rivaturners settings on displaying the updates it on the screen to 100ms as well.It's weird because I noticed that I can start the game up and potentially have 0 Issues* for long sessions; but, it just starts hitching randomly. last night was the first night Since S3 that I didn't have any hitching at all which was a surprise.

[PC] Apex Legends Stuttering/Hitching - FPS Drop/Frametime Spike

57 Replies

BeerfootNomad
7 years ago
Hey man I have had the same problem and the only way I have got the game to run smoothly is to revert to Nvidia patch 417.71 and use Triple Buffering in the vsync options. I know you have rolled back your patches but have you tried it with triple buffering on in game?
So frustrating man. I want to play on current patch with a higher FPS (my rig can definitely handle it) but at least by doing this my game was stable.
All the best. I completely understand your frustration.
MegaCosmic
7 years ago
Exactly my issue.
Tried older drivers past 416.
The only thing that remedies the stuttering is disabling full screen optimisations in the exe file. This adds considerable input latency though and is FAR from ideal.
This is a must fix, unplayable for me
i7 4790
GTX 1070
16gb ram
Smasung evo 860
MegaCosmic
7 years ago
I have seen loads of people talking about this but it isn't getting enough attention. This stuttering EXACTLY the same for me. I hate it.
Have tried fresh windows install, SSD its all the same.
MegaCosmic
7 years ago
Why would you want to play with V-sync on, input lag is the worst in competitive shooters.
BeerfootNomad
7 years ago
I just saw an old titanfall 2 thread about this issue saying the game had a problem with 1000hz polling rates on mice. Try turn this down to 500hz and tell me how you get on. I am not at home so can't try myself.
brownieland
7 years ago
i have noticed that this game suffers from graphical stuttering for everyone, radeon cards included.
im suffering from the same stutering/hitching you name it in the game and while the game feels *smooth* sometimes the stuttering gets annoying.
DadPhilly
7 years ago
I have exact same specs as you.
Play on low at 100fps but get frametime spikes up to 100ms and frame drops down to the high 70's.
I also get frame spikes every minute, to the exact second. Something is happenning once per minute and im tryin to pin it down.
I just feel I should be gettimg 100fps locked without issues.
h000gy
7 years ago
Setting vsync to adaptive fixed it for me
ASTABAX
Rising Newcomer
7 years ago
Check your cpu usage, if it constantly hitting 100% thats probably the reason.
Gus0is0the0bus
7 years ago
I have similar specks to that guys PC and im getting this weird stutter wen i see other players. My FPS is fine and my actual gameplay runs smooth but when i drop from the airship or see other players they seems to sort of teleport and stutter around. At first i thought i twas my connection so i restarted my computer and my wifi box but still to no avail. All my other games run smoothly so its not my computer but the program itself i believe. If anyone has any idea how to fix this please let me know.