Standard versions of Metro 2033 (normal) framedrops
Standard versions of Metro 2033 (normal) framedrops
You might want to play the game with the settings set to their simplest level and check if performance improves. If not, it could point to a specific setting issue, a problem with the game itself, or hardware limitations. If the issue persists across other titles, you may have encountered a broader system problem. Have you explored other games recently because of this in Metro 2033?
Crysis 3 runs smoothly with no issues. I enjoy the FPS performance, though it occasionally drops to 30 when it shouldn't. The Tomb Raider version works well too. I tested older titles like Crysis 2 and they performed better without any strange behavior. I plan to lower all settings soon.
I faced the same problem too, though it was much more severe—around 40 frames per second with frequent drops to 2 FPS. Don’t stress about it; this is the older version of Metro before any patches. It’s a recognized flaw since its release that hasn’t been addressed yet. Then they came out with Metro: LL, which brought significant improvements. It’s disappointing they chose to release the same game using a newer engine and a different pricing model instead of fixing 2033.