Battlefield 5 fps drops

Hello @VanillaFlavor47,

It sounds like you're experiencing performance issues in your game despite having low settings and updated drivers. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially fix the FPS drops.

1. Check for Background Processes:

   • Make sure there are no unnecessary background applications running that could be consuming CPU or GPU resources. Close any programs that you don't need while gaming.

2. Temperature and Cooling:

   • Monitor the temperature of your CPU and GPU using software like MSI Afterburner or HWMonitor. Overheating can cause throttling and performance drops. Ensure your PC is adequately cooled.

3. Power Settings:

   • Set your power plan to "High Performance" in Windows power settings. This ensures that your CPU and GPU are running at maximum performance.

4. Graphics Settings in Game:

   • Even if you have set the overall game settings to low, some specific options like shadows, anti-aliasing, or render distance can still impact performance significantly. Experiment with lowering these settings further.

5. Update Graphics Drivers:

   • Ensure you have the latest graphics drivers installed from the manufacturer's website (NVIDIA, AMD, Intel). Sometimes Windows Update might not have the latest drivers.

6. Game Optimization:

   • Some games have specific optimization guides or forums where users share optimal settings for different hardware configurations. Look for such guides for your game.

7. Check for Game Patches:

   • Ensure your game is up to date with the latest patches and updates. Developers often release patches that address performance issues.

8. Disable Fullscreen Optimization:

   • Right-click on the game's executable file, go to Properties, then Compatibility tab, and check "Disable fullscreen optimizations". This can sometimes improve performance.

9. Hardware Bottlenecks:

   • Check if any specific component (CPU, GPU, RAM) is consistently hitting 100% usage during gameplay. This can indicate a hardware bottleneck that may require an upgrade.

10. Windows Settings:

    • Disable Game Mode and Game Bar in Windows 11 settings if they are enabled. These features are designed to enhance gaming performance but can sometimes cause issues

Best regards,

danisoff