{"id":211,"date":"2026-02-05T11:36:39","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T10:36:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neotechlabx.com\/?p=211"},"modified":"2026-02-05T12:04:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T11:04:04","slug":"gagner-des-fps-sous-windows-11-les-reglages-essentiels-pour-le-gaming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neotechlabx.com\/en\/gagner-des-fps-sous-windows-11-les-reglages-essentiels-pour-le-gaming\/","title":{"rendered":"Gaining FPS on Windows 11: Essential settings for gaming"},"content":{"rendered":"
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On paper, Windows 11 is a modern, optimized system perfectly capable of running the latest games. In reality, many default settings can limit in-game performance, cause micro-stuttering, or result in a significant loss of FPS. The good news is that it's possible to optimize Windows 11 without third-party software, simply by adjusting a few key settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The goal of this article is clear: to explain Where are the settings?<\/strong>, what to change<\/strong>, And What concrete impact does this have on in-game performance?<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enable Windows 11 Game Mode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Where to go<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Settings \u2192 Games \u2192 Game Mode<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to do<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
    \n
  • Enable Game Mode<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Game Mode prevents Windows from launching certain background tasks during a gaming session (updates, notifications, non-essential processes). The FPS gain is generally modest, but stability is improved, especially on mid-range systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Disable unnecessary background applications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Where to go<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Settings \u2192 Applications \u2192 Installed applications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For each non-essential application:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \n
    • Click on the application<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Go to Advanced options<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Define Allow background execution<\/strong> on Never<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Less CPU and RAM consumption during gameplay, which reduces FPS drops and micro-freezes, especially on machines with 8 or 16 GB of RAM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Set the power options to maximum performance.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Where to go<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      Settings \u2192 System \u2192 Power and battery \u2192 Power mode<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      What to do<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
        \n
      • Select Best performance<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        On some PCs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \n
        • Control Panel \u2192 Power Options<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Choose High performance<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          The processor and graphics card no longer throttle their frequencies. FPS is more stable, especially in CPU-intensive games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Disable visual effects in Windows 11<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          Where to go<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

          Settings \u2192 System \u2192 System information \u2192 Advanced system settings<\/strong>
          Then Settings<\/strong> in the Performance section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          What to do<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
            \n
          • Select Adjust to achieve optimal performance<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Or manually disable unnecessary animations and effects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Windows consumes fewer graphics resources. The benefit is most noticeable on modest configurations or when the GPU is already heavily used by the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            Check the graphics settings per application<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            Where to go<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

            Settings \u2192 System \u2192 Display \u2192 Graphics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            What to do<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
              \n
            • Add the game in question<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Click on Options<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Select High performance<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              The game always uses the dedicated graphics card (on laptops or hybrid systems). This avoids FPS drops associated with using the integrated GPU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Disable background recording (Xbox Game Bar)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

              Where to go<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

              Settings \u2192 Games \u2192 Captures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              What to do<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
                \n
              • Disable Save in background<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                Then :
                Settings \u2192 Games \u2192 Xbox Game Bar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  \n
                • Disable if not used<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  Reduced CPU and disk load during gaming sessions. Can improve performance in demanding games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Enable hardware GPU acceleration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                  Where to go<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                  Settings \u2192 System \u2192 Display \u2192 Graphics \u2192 Default settings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  What to do<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
                    \n
                  • Enable Hardware-accelerated graphics processor scheduling<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Restart the PC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    Reduced latency and slight performance improvement in some games, especially with recent graphics cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    Update your graphics drivers correctly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                    Where to go<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
                      \n
                    • Official NVIDIA \/ AMD \/ Intel website<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Avoid generic updates via Windows Update<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                      What to do<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
                        \n
                      • Install the latest certified drivers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Restart after installation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                        Performance fixes, compatibility with recent games, removal of bugs that could impact FPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        Clean up startup programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                        Where to go<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                        Task Manager \u2192 Startup<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        What to do<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
                          \n
                        • Disable non-essential programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                          Windows starts up faster and consumes fewer resources when launching a game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          Adjust network settings for online gaming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                          Where to go<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                          Settings \u2192 Network & Internet \u2192 Advanced settings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          What to do<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
                            \n
                          • Disable unused networks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Use a wired connection if possible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                            Less latency, more stable connections, better online experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                            Windows 11 is perfectly capable of delivering excellent gaming performance, provided you don't rely solely on the default settings. By adjusting a few key parameters, it's possible to improve stability, reduce micro-stuttering, and, in some cases, squeeze out a few extra FPS without upgrading your hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            These optimizations are especially useful after a fresh Windows installation or a major system update. They provide a solid foundation before considering more advanced adjustments directly within games or graphics drivers.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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