BF5 stuttering refers to a problem where the game freezes or lags during play.
BF5 stuttering refers to a problem where the game freezes or lags during play.
you have a gtx 1060, i5 8400, and 8gb ram. despite having a solid setup, you're experiencing major stuttering in the game at low 1080p. even though the 8th gen cpu seems fine for the game, there might be other factors at play. someone else is reporting similar issues, so it could be a broader problem. on the other hand, playing bf1 with ultra settings and 4k without lighting gave smooth performance, suggesting the issue might be specific to certain conditions or settings.
I attribute it to the game or developers. Some users face big problems while others run smoothly. A friend with an I5 6600, 16GB, RX 480 struggles to maintain a stable 60 at 1080p low. My notebook 6700hq, 16GB, 1060 mobile handles 70-80 at 1080 perfectly, medium. The only issue that triggers stutters is the resolution setting. Make sure you pick not just the correct monitor resolution but also its refresh rate. By default it’s always set to 59 HZ.
System specs needed for Battlefield 5:
Processor: Core i5 6600 or AMD FX-8350
RAM: 8 GB minimum
Video card: DirectX 11 compatible, 2 GB VRAM (Radeon HD 7850 or GeForce GTX 660)
Dedicated video RAM: 2048 MB
Recommended: Battlefield 5
CPU: Intel Core i7 4790 or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
RAM: 12 GB minimum
Video card: DirectX 11.1 compatible, 8 GB VRAM (Radeon RX 580 or GTX 1060)
Dedicated video RAM: 6 GB (or 8 GB if using dual channel)
Your 1060 is likely a 3 GB or 6 GB model depending on configuration. This affects whether you can enable high graphics settings and runs smoother.
Adding an extra 8 GB in dual-channel will improve performance significantly across most titles.
it's a 6GB model, and I added 16 more GB of RAM because of Black Friday. I think I ended up with 24 GB, which is a bit excessive but it was a good offer, so I plan to test it out in a few weeks. What surprised me today is that usually the first game I play runs smoothly, but as I keep playing longer, performance drops gradually. It looks like I tend to turn off my PC and restart it whenever I want a smoother match.
It’s a lot to take in. I’d suggest selling your existing 8GB stick for around $50 to $60. You’ll likely be fine with up to 16GB of RAM for a long time. Adding more than that isn’t practical. Installing 24GB is pointless because RAM limits performance. With 16GB dual, the problem vanishes—it’s almost like a miracle. Avoid adding 24GB unless you really need it. A game rarely reaches 16GB while running smoothly; higher-end titles usually require over 6.5–8.5GB to avoid stuttering. 16GB is just a bit excessive. Also nice to see your 6GB 1060—this lets you push GPU-intensive settings further than with the 3GB version, as seen in games like Shadow of War and BF5.
uncertain if it's still using enough RAM since I wouldn't be able to run BF1 smoothly on Ultra 4K. Even at 1080p it stutters a lot during matches, especially with 4K settings, which suggests the performance might be quite limited. It could just be that the game isn't optimized well for such high resolutions.
The i5 might be the issue, along with the RAM. Make sure your internet connection is stable and your PC isn’t running unnecessary background processes. Adjust settings like putting the GPU at maximum performance, setting the power plan to High Performance, and turning off in-game overlays. This should help prevent the stuttering for others.
I received an extra 16GB of RAM and it feels much faster... I think they didn’t make it optimized for those who can’t afford $1500 computers.