NVIDIA Users Experiencing Frame Rate Drops on Windows 11? Troubleshooting and Best Practices Guide

NVIDIA, as a leader in the field of graphics processing units (GPUs), its products are widely used in gaming, artificial intelligence, data centers and other fields. However, recently there has been a lot of discussion about NVIDIA users experiencing frame rate (FPS) drops and stuttering issues on Windows 11. This article will delve into this issue and provide a series of practical and actionable troubleshooting and optimization suggestions to help NVIDIA users maximize their hardware performance.

Root Cause: KB5074109 Update Causing Performance Issues

Many users have reported that after installing the KB5074109 update for Windows 11, their NVIDIA graphics cards experienced a 15-20% frame rate loss and persistent stuttering. This update appears to have some compatibility issues with NVIDIA drivers, resulting in performance degradation in games and other graphics-intensive applications.

Solution: Rollback KB5074109 Update

The most direct and effective solution is to uninstall the KB5074109 update. Here are the specific steps:

1. Open the "Settings" application: You can find it by typing "Settings" in the search bar and pressing Enter.
2. Navigate to the "Windows Update" option: In the "Settings" window, find and click "Windows Update".
3. Click "Update history": On the "Windows Update" page, find and click "Update history".
4. Select "Uninstall updates": Near the top of the "Update history" page, click "Uninstall updates". This will open the "Uninstall an update" program in the "Control Panel".
5. Find the KB5074109 update: In the list of installed updates, find the update labeled "KB5074109".
6. Uninstall the update: Select the KB5074109 update and click the "Uninstall" button.
7. Restart your computer: After the uninstall is complete, you will be prompted to restart your computer. Be sure to restart to complete the uninstall process.

Note: After uninstalling the update, Windows will attempt to reinstall it in the background. To prevent this from happening, you can use the Windows Update Troubleshooter to temporarily block the installation of this update.

Other Troubleshooting Methods and Optimization Tips

If the problem persists after rolling back the update, you can try the following methods:

1. Update NVIDIA drivers: Make sure you have the latest version of the NVIDIA drivers installed. You can download the latest drivers from the NVIDIA official website, or use the NVIDIA GeForce Experience application to automatically update the drivers.

   • Steps:
     1. Visit the NVIDIA official website: https://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=cn
     2. Select your graphics card model and operating system.
     3. Download and install the latest drivers.

2. Use DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller) to clean up old drivers: Sometimes, residual files from old drivers can cause problems. Using DDU can completely clean up old drivers, ensuring that new drivers can be installed cleanly.

   • Steps:
     1. Download DDU: https://www.wagnardsoft.com/
     2. Start your computer in safe mode.
     3. Run DDU and follow the instructions to uninstall the NVIDIA drivers.
     4. Restart your computer and install the latest drivers.

3. Check game settings: Make sure the game settings match your hardware. Lowering graphics settings, such as shadow quality, texture resolution, and anti-aliasing, can improve frame rates.* Practical Tips: * Prioritize lowering shadow quality, as it usually has the biggest impact on frame rates. * Try different anti-aliasing methods; FXAA is generally lighter than MSAA. * Turn off unnecessary effects, such as depth of field and motion blur.

4. Close Background Applications: Closing unnecessary background applications can free up system resources and improve game performance.

   • Common Methods:
     • Use Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc) to close unnecessary applications.
     • Disable startup items to prevent unnecessary programs from running automatically at startup.

5. Monitor Hardware Temperature: Overheating can lead to performance degradation. Use hardware monitoring software, such as HWMonitor or MSI Afterburner, to monitor CPU and GPU temperatures. If the temperature is too high, check if the cooling system is working properly and consider cleaning dust or replacing the cooler.

   • Temperature Recommendations:
     • CPU full load temperature should not exceed 90°C.
     • GPU full load temperature should not exceed 85°C.

6. Optimize Windows Power Settings: Setting the power plan to "High Performance" ensures that the system always runs at its highest performance.

   • Steps:
     1. Open "Control Panel".
     2. Select "Power Options".
     3. Select the "High Performance" power plan.

7. Check Virtual Memory Settings: Insufficient virtual memory can also cause performance issues. Ensure that the virtual memory settings are reasonable.

   • Steps:
     1. Type "advanced system settings" in the search bar.
     2. Click "View advanced system settings".
     3. In the "Performance" section, click "Settings".
     4. Switch to the "Advanced" tab.
     5. In the "Virtual memory" section, click "Change".
     6. Uncheck "Automatically manage paging file size for all drives".
     7. Select a drive, and then select "Custom size".
     8. Set the "Initial size" and "Maximum size". Typically, it is recommended to set the "Initial size" to 1.5 times the physical memory and the "Maximum size" to 3 times the physical memory.

8. Use NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling): If your graphics card supports DLSS, enabling it can improve game performance while maintaining image quality.

   • DLSS Settings: In games that support DLSS, the DLSS option can usually be found in the graphics settings. Try different DLSS modes, such as "Quality", "Balanced", and "Performance", to find the best balance between performance and image quality.

9. Check BIOS/UEFI Settings: Certain BIOS/UEFI settings may affect GPU performance. Make sure your BIOS/UEFI settings are configured correctly, such as enabling XMP (Extreme Memory Profile) to optimize memory performance. Note: Modifying the BIOS/UEFI has certain risks, please operate with caution and make sure you understand the meaning of the relevant settings.

NVIDIA DLSS Future Outlook: DLSS 4

The discussion mentioned NVIDIA DLSS 4, which indicates NVIDIA's continued commitment to improving game performance through deep learning technology. DLSS 4 is expected to bring further improvements in performance and image quality, especially in next-generation games.

Discussion about "NVIDIA Devouring the Economy"

There were also some views in the discussion about NVIDIA's impact on the economy. Although NVIDIA's market value has soared and its performance is outstanding, some people are worried about the potential impact of its dominance in the economy, as well as issues such as inflation. This is a macroeconomic issue worthy of attention, but it is beyond the scope of this technical troubleshooting article.### Summary

NVIDIA users experiencing frame rate drops on Windows 11 may be caused by a variety of factors. By rolling back the KB5074109 update, updating drivers, optimizing game settings, and system configurations, you can effectively resolve this issue and maximize the performance of your NVIDIA hardware. At the same time, paying close attention to the latest technological developments from NVIDIA, such as DLSS 4, will help you get a better gaming experience in the future. Hopefully, the troubleshooting guide and optimization tips provided in this article can help you solve the problem and enjoy a smooth gaming experience!