Yes, Payday 2 runs on a single core.
Yes, Payday 2 runs on a single core.
You're experiencing problems with PayDay 2 using just one core, leading to stuttering and other issues. It seems the game isn't handling multi-core properly. Checking your CPU specs might help identify if you need a better processor or settings adjustment.
Open Nvidia Control Panel, select Manage 3D Settings, go to Program Settings, then Payday 2, threaded optimization, and enable it.
Payday presents a unique challenge. It's hard to grasp how the game functions. Macro settings rarely cooperate, hacking tends to cause problems, and so on. Perhaps a fresh install would help? Check for a configuration file and search for terms like "multi-core" or similar.
It seems the issue isn't resolved yet. I'll check for a restart first. If that doesn't work, I'll attempt a complete reinstall since this has only occurred after the latest update.