> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.proofcore.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# FPS Performance Improvement

If you are experiencing noticeable frame drops (lag) or lower performance, this guide provides steps to optimize your system. Performance impacts can be complex, but these steps address the most common causes.

## Performance Expectation

<Note>
  **External cheats impact performance.** Do not expect the exact same frame rate you achieved before using the software, as system resources are required to run the external software.
</Note>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Kill Unnecessary Background Programs">
    Before launching your game, ensure all unneeded programs are closed.

    * This is especially true for **browsers**, which often consume significant CPU and RAM even when minimized.
    * Close other resource-heavy software like Discord (streaming), or video editing tools running in the background.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Update Your Graphics Driver">
    Ensure your graphics card is running the latest drivers, as these often contain critical game and performance optimizations.

    <CardGroup cols={2}>
      <Card title="NVIDIA Drivers" icon="download" href="https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/geforce/geforce-experience/download/">
        Download NVIDIA GeForce Experience
      </Card>

      <Card title="AMD Drivers" icon="download" href="https://www.amd.com/en/support/download/drivers.html">
        Download AMD Drivers
      </Card>
    </CardGroup>

    <Note>
      Alternatively, you can use **Driver Booster** to update all your system drivers automatically: [https://www.iobit.com/en/driver-booster.php](https://www.iobit.com/en/driver-booster.php).
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Cap Your In-Game FPS">
    Uncapped frame rates can sometimes lead to instability and stuttering.

    * **Enable VSync** or use an in-game **frame limit** that is slightly below your monitor's refresh rate (e.g., 60 FPS, 120 FPS, 144 FPS).
    * This helps stabilize frame times.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Disable High-Impact Cheat Options">
    If you have generally slower hardware, certain cheat features can significantly impact FPS.

    * Avoid enabling features like **Skeleton FPS**.
    * Do not set very high ESP ranges (e.g., limit **Player FPS** to a maximum range like 500m instead of 1000m).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Reinstall Windows for System Freshness">
    If you are running an outdated version of Windows or if the last installation was years ago, your system performance is likely degraded by "trash" files, background services, and outdated drivers.

    * A full **Windows reinstall** is often the best solution for restoring peak performance.
  </Step>
</Steps>

***