Fps

Low But Steady FPS

Troubleshooting a framerate that is stable, but is never as high as expected

Test your in-game performance after trying each of the steps listed below.

This can be found in the Graphics tab of the game's options.

This is referred to as VSync in the Path of Exile game client.

This article is specific to Windows and does not have a clear macOS analogue.

Set your Processor Power Management to never reduce your CPU's state below 100%.

This shouldn't be relevant while you are playing, but in case of possible bugs it's worth changing the setting.

Tools such as AMD Radeon Chill, NVIDIA Control Panel, and RivaTuner can potentially impose FPS caps.

For testing purposes, try disabling G-Sync or FreeSync.

If your high refresh rate monitor has been capped to 60 Hz, your FPS may seem lower than you are used to.

FPS Drops Over Time

Troubleshooting cases of FPS gradually deteriorating

Sharp FPS Drops

Troubleshooting particularly severe FPS drops, such as when in combat