{"id":156601,"date":"2021-10-27T18:34:17","date_gmt":"2021-10-27T10:34:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drivereasy.com\/?post_type=knowledgebase&p=156601"},"modified":"2026-02-22T17:30:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T09:30:57","slug":"how-to-fix-fallout-76-low-fps","status":"publish","type":"knowledgebase","link":"https:\/\/www.drivereasy.com\/knowledge\/how-to-fix-fallout-76-low-fps\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Fallout 76 Low FPS \u2013 2026 Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Fallout 76 has been quite popular since it was released. However, some players complain that they experienced very low FPS<\/strong> while playing the game. If you’re facing the same problem, don’t worry. Here we’ll tell you how to fix it easily and quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try these fixes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may not try them all. Just work your way down the list until you find the one that does the trick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Check the game\u2019s system requirements<\/a><\/strong><\/li>
  2. Disable background applications<\/a><\/strong><\/li>
  3. Update your graphics driver<\/a><\/strong><\/li>
  4. Adjust the in-game graphics settings<\/a><\/strong><\/li>
  5. Turn off VSync<\/a><\/strong><\/li>
  6. Change your power plan<\/a><\/strong><\/li>
  7. Optimize NVIDIA settings<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Fix 1: Check the game\u2019s system requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Before you begin to troubleshoot the low FPS issue in Fallout 76, make sure your device meets Fallout 76\u2019s system requirements. If it doesn\u2019t, you may need to upgrade your hardware to improve performance. The system requirements for Fallout 76 on PC are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Minimum:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
    Operating system:<\/td>Windows 7\/8\/10 64-bit<\/td><\/tr>
    Processor:<\/td>Intel Core i5-6600k 3.5 GHz\/AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5 GHz or equivalent<\/td><\/tr>
    Graphics:<\/td>NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB\/AMD Radeon R9 285 2GB or equivalent<\/td><\/tr>
    Memory:<\/td>8 GB RAM<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Recommended:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
    Operating system:<\/td>Windows 7\/8.1\/10 64-bit<\/td><\/tr>
    Processor:<\/td>Intel Core i7-4790 3.6 GHz \/ AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5 GHz<\/td><\/tr>
    Graphics:<\/td>NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB \/ AMD R9 290X 4GB<\/td><\/tr>
    Memory:<\/td>8 GB RAM<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    After confirming that your PC is good enough to run the game, continue to the following fixes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fix 2: Disable background applications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The applications running in the backgrounds can eat up your system resources, causing your device to have no sufficient RAM for your game. To free up more system resources and improve your game performance, you can disable all the unnecessary background applications before gaming. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. On your keyboard, press Ctrl<\/strong>, Shift<\/strong> and Esc<\/strong> keys at the same time to bring up Task Manager<\/strong>.<\/li>
    2. Once at a time, right-click<\/strong> the CPU and RAM heavy program (like Chrome and Discord) and select End task <\/strong>to close it.
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      Don\u2019t end any programs you\u2019re unfamiliar with, as they may be critical for the functioning of your computer.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n

      Once done, launch Fallout 76 to see if your FPS has improved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If this fix doesn\u2019t do the trick, check out the next one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Fix 3: Update your graphics driver<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      One of the most common causes of low FPS is that you\u2019re using a faulty or outdated graphics driver. The graphics card manufacturers regularly release new drivers to optimize for new games. To get the best performance of your hardware, you should keep your graphics driver updated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      One way to do that is to visit the manufacturer\u2019s website (NVIDIA<\/a>, AMD<\/a> or Intel<\/a>) and search for your model, then download and install the latest graphics driver manually. But if you don\u2019t have the time, patience or computer skills to update the driver manually, you can do it automatically with Driver Easy<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for your exact GPU, and your Windows version, and it will download and install them correctly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. Download<\/a><\/strong> and install Driver Easy.<\/li>
      2. Run Driver Easy and click the Scan Now<\/strong> button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.
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      3. Click Update All<\/strong> to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system (this requires the Pro version<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 you\u2019ll be prompted to upgrade when you click Update All).

        Or click the Update<\/strong> button next to the flagged graphics driver to automatically download the correct version of that driver, then you can manually install it (you can do this with the FREE version).
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        The Pro version<\/strong> of Driver Easy comes with full technical support<\/strong>. If you need assistance, please contact Driver Easy’s support team at support@drivereasy.com<\/strong><\/a>. <\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n

        After updating your graphics driver, restart your PC and launch Fallout 76 to check the game performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        If this method doesn\u2019t work for you, take a look at the next one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Fix 4: Adjust the in-game graphics settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Lowering the game\u2019s graphics settings can also help you boost FPS. To do so:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        1. Launch Fallout 76 and click SETTINGS<\/strong>. 
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        2. Select DISPLAY<\/strong>, then set the Window mode to Fullscreen<\/strong>.
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        3. Lower the Quality<\/strong> settings on Texture<\/strong>, Water<\/strong>, Lighting<\/strong> and Shadow<\/strong>.<\/li>
        4. Lower the Fade<\/strong> settings on Actor<\/strong> \/ Item<\/strong> \/ Object<\/strong> \/ Grass<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Restart the game to test the game performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          If you\u2019re still experiencing low FPS in Fallout 76, move on to the next fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Fix 5: Turn off VSync<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          VSync, or vertical sync, is a graphics technology that synchronizes the frame rate of a game with a gaming monitor\u2019s refresh rate. Many players have confirmed that turning off VSync helps improve their FPS in Fallout 76. You can give it a shot. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key<\/strong> and E<\/strong> at the same time to open File Explorer<\/strong>. Then type Documents\\My Games\\Fallout 76<\/strong> in the address bar.
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          2. Open the Fallout76Prefs.ini<\/strong> file.
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          3. Use the shortcut key Ctrl+F<\/strong> to search the word ‘iPresentInterval<\/strong>‘. Then change “iPresentInterval=1” to “iPresentInterval=0<\/strong>“. This will turn off VSync.
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          4. Save and close the file.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Launch Fallout 76 again to see if your FPS has improved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            If this fix doesn\u2019t help, proceed to the next one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Fix 6: Change your power plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            Your computer\u2019s performance could be limited by the power plan you selected. To make the most out of your PC, you can change your power plan to High performance. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key<\/strong> and R<\/strong> together to invoke The Run dialog box. Then type powercfg.cpl<\/strong> in the field and click OK<\/strong>.
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            2. Under Preferred plans, select High performance<\/strong>. (If you don\u2019t see it, expand Hide additional plans.)
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              Relaunch Fallout 76 to test the game performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              If your FPS is still very low, try the next fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Fix 7: Optimize NVIDIA settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

              To get the best performance for your game, you can optimize the graphics settings through NVIDIA Control Panel. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              1. On your desktop, right-click any empty space and select NVIDIA Control Panel<\/strong>.
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              2. Select 3D settings<\/strong> > Manage 3D settings<\/strong> from the left panel.
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              3. Navigate to the Program Settings<\/strong> and select the Fallout 76.exe<\/strong> file from the drop-down list.
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              4. Modify the settings as below:
                Maximum pre-rendered frames: 1<\/strong>
                Preferred refresh rate: Highest available<\/strong>
                Power Management Mode: Prefer maximum performance<\/strong>
                Threaded optimization: ON<\/strong>
                Vertical sync: OFF<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                Once done, restart Fallout 76 and your FPS should increase dramatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                For AMD users, you can go to AMD Radeon Software to configure similar options.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                That\u2019s it. Hopefully, one of the fixes above helps you fix the Fallout 76 low FPS issue. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to leave us a comment below.<\/p>\n

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