CPU Throttling / Severe Performance Issues in FC 26 (Steam Version)

Hello EA Support,

I am experiencing severe performance issues while playing FC26 on Steam on my Dell Precision 5540 laptop with an Intel i9 processor (7th generation) and a 4 GB GPU. The issue makes the game almost unplayable.

System Details:

Laptop: Dell Precision 5540 D2000

CPU: Intel i9, 7th generation

Observed speeds: idle ~3.3 GHz, drops to 1.9–2.0 GHz during matches

GPU: 4 GB, running normally

RAM: 16 GB

OS: Windows 11

Power Settings: Windows Power Mode set to Best Performance, maximum processor state set to 100% (plugged in and on battery)

Steam Version: FC26

Symptoms:

CPU is not utilizing full clock speed during matches

Game experiences significant lag and stuttering

CPU speed drops even when plugged in and in Best Performance mode

GPU appears unaffected; issue seems to be CPU throttling

Troubleshooting Already Attempted:

Laptop plugged in during gameplay

Windows Power Mode set to Best Performance

Processor power management: minimum and maximum state set to 100%

Verified BIOS settings: Intel SpeedStep, Intel Turbo Boost, and multi-core support are enabled

Battery charge limit set to 78%

Closed background applications

Despite these steps, CPU still throttles significantly during gameplay, reducing FPS and causing lag.

Request:

Is this a known issue with FC26 on Steam?

Are there recommended settings or patches to prevent CPU throttling while playing?

What steps can I take to ensure the game uses full CPU performance?

I would greatly appreciate your guidance so I can enjoy FC26 at full performance.

Best regards,

Abdelrahman