How to Improve Your FPS: 8 Proven Tips
Boost your frame rate with these practical optimization tips. From driver updates to in-game settings, here's how to get smoother performance.
Low frame rates can ruin an otherwise great experience. The good news is that most systems have hidden headroom you can unlock with a few targeted tweaks. Here are eight proven ways to improve your FPS.
1. Update Your Graphics Drivers
GPU manufacturers release driver updates that can measurably improve performance. Both NVIDIA and AMD publish "Game Ready" drivers tuned for new releases. Check for updates monthly.
2. Enable Hardware Acceleration
In your browser, make sure hardware acceleration is turned on. This offloads rendering work to your GPU instead of your CPU, which often delivers an immediate FPS boost.
3. Close Background Applications
Every open tab and background app consumes memory and CPU cycles. Before running an FPS test, close anything you do not actively need.
4. Adjust In-Game Settings
Graphics options like shadows, anti-aliasing, and draw distance are the biggest performance hogs. Lower them one notch at a time and re-test until you hit your target frame rate.
5. Verify Your Refresh Rate
A 144Hz monitor running at 60Hz will cap your visible FPS at 60. Check your operating system's display settings to ensure the full refresh rate is enabled.
6. Disable Heavy Browser Extensions
Ad blockers and privacy extensions sometimes interfere with smooth frame rendering. Try disabling them temporarily and re-running the test.
7. Lower Your Resolution
Reducing your display resolution means fewer pixels to render per frame, which directly improves FPS — especially on older hardware.
8. Use Adaptive Sync
Technologies like G-Sync and FreeSync eliminate screen tearing while maintaining high frame rates. If your monitor and GPU support them, turn them on.
After each change, run the FPS test again to measure your improvement. Small adjustments can add up to a dramatically smoother experience.