Your computer is struggling with performance across all games, and you're unsure where to begin troubleshooting.
Your computer is struggling with performance across all games, and you're unsure where to begin troubleshooting.
I returned home today and after nearly a week away from my PC, I realized my FPS was significantly reduced. I explored several solutions: it seems the latest Windows 11 update 22H2 might interfere with Nvidia graphics cards, leading to performance drops. At first, I suspected the W11/Nvidia problem (which could be your concern). Fortunately, a patch is available—update your drivers to the newest, optimized ones from Nvidia’s site. That didn’t resolve the issue. I’m unsure about my BIOS version or whether I have a dedicated TPM chip, but AMD motherboards in the AM4 line often face fTPM challenges with Windows 11. If you haven’t updated your BIOS and don’t have a custom TPM chip, consider updating your BIOS or purchasing a TPM chip tailored to your board. This wasn’t my problem; I resolved it before switching to Windows 11. If neither of these worked, try another approach. I followed the suggestions above and opened Afterburner (usually closed unless you’re overclocking). Once I accessed it, I saw my GPU clock speed was extremely low—about an eighth of its normal rate. It wasn’t Afterburner’s fault; I’d just launched it. The culprit turned out to be in Nvidia’s Overlay settings. The tuner had inadvertently limited my GPU speed while I was absent. I restored the original settings and achieved over 140 FPS in Deathloop. I hope this helps you.