GTA IV operates smoothly at 10 frames per second continuously.
GTA IV operates smoothly at 10 frames per second continuously.
Back then I played smoothly at 60 FPS. Now the install causes only 10 FPS even in menus. What’s going on? I updated drivers, tested endless launch options, used various older versions and patches, but still got around 15 FPS. After installing it on my old Lenovo B50-70, everything works perfectly—just need to tweak the settings. I’m stuck trying to figure this out. This game is a must-play for me. My setup: GPU Sapphire RX470 Nitro (4GB), i7-4770, HDD WD Purple 1000GB, 7200RPM, RAM 2x 4GB 1333MHz DDR3, monitor 1080p 60Hz via DVI to HDMI. Note: My laptop runs Windows 7, my PC uses Windows 10. I also checked compatibility settings.
It’s clear you’ve gone through the in-game options carefully, trying to confirm there’s nothing causing performance drops. I’m not sure if GTA uses ray tracing, but that particular setting could seriously affect frames—potentially dropping you from a smooth 60fps to a choppy 15fps. I’m not claiming it’s ray tracing; I’m just highlighting how sensitive settings can be. You’ve likely verified everything, but I thought sharing this would help. If the problem isn’t related to game settings, it’s probably a hardware concern—like your system’s components, drivers, or updates.
It might be Windows telemetry software. They rely on Windows to monitor users. Steam OS represents the next step, free from unnecessary background processes like fax services and high-precision timers that gamers don’t require.