Basic FPS Optimization Techniques

FPS (frames per second) is the primary performance metric. Higher FPS enables smoother gameplay and faster reaction times. Optimizing FPS involves disabling graphics-intensive features while maintaining visibility. Start by lowering graphics quality settings: set Detail level to LOW, Shader Quality to LOW, Texture Filter to BILINEAR, and Particle Detail to LOW.

Disable expensive visual features: Motion Blur OFF, Dynamic Shadows OFF, FXAA OFF (use resolution anti-aliasing instead), World Reflections OFF. These features provide minimal visual benefit but cost significant FPS. Collectively, these changes can increase FPS by 30-50% depending on your GPU.

Resolution affects FPS significantly. Playing at 1440p costs more FPS than 1080p. If your FPS is consistently below your target (e.g., below 240 on a 240Hz monitor), lowering resolution is the most impactful change. A 20% resolution reduction (from 1440p to 1296p) typically increases FPS 15-25%.

Monitor in-game FPS using the built-in FPS counter (Settings > Video > Show FPS). Target 1.5-2x your monitor refresh rate (e.g., 240+ FPS for 144Hz). If falling short, make graphics adjustments. If FPS is more than 2x your refresh rate, you likely have headroom for quality improvements.