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How to fix valorant stutter?

Prince Tanwar 0 Reputation points
2026-03-14T18:18:54.9533333+00:00

i am having performance issues in valorant since 2 months now.. the fps go from 200 to 30 to 200 to again 30 every second so there is a lot of stutter and fluctuations of fps .... my device is msi cyborg 15 i5 12thgen with rtx2050 so ik the device specifications are fine and ive checked the network and it is also very good.... the in game details show fluctuations in only cpu render latency and gpu latency is absolutely fine .... please give me a solution

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures

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  2. Ivan B 105.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-03-14T19:30:22.8066667+00:00

    Hi,

    Access msinfo32.exe in the Windows search bar, take a screenshot, and post it here.

    Thanks

  3. Q&A Assist
    2026-03-14T18:19:12.3133333+00:00
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    Valorant stutter with big FPS swings on Windows 11 is often caused by background load, power settings, or security/virtualization features affecting CPU latency. The following Windows-side steps can help stabilize CPU render latency and overall FPS:

    1. Install all Windows and driver updates
    • Go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Check for updates and install everything offered, including optional updates.
    • Then select View optional updates and install available driver updates (especially graphics and chipset).
    • Restart if required.
    1. Scan for malware High CPU usage from malware can cause periodic stutters.
    • Go to Start > Settings > Update & security > Windows Security.
    • Open Virus & threat protection and run a Quick scan.
    • Restart if threats are found and removed.
    1. Set Windows for best performance
    • Press Start, type Adjust the appearance and performance of Windows, and open it.
    • On the Visual Effects tab, select Adjust for best performance and apply.
    1. Use Best performance power mode On a gaming laptop this is critical to keep CPU clocks high and stable.
    • Go to Start > Settings > System > Power & battery (Windows 11) and set Power mode to Best performance.

    If using the older Control Panel path:

    • Go to Start > Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings.
    • In Power Options, show additional plans and select High performance.

    Note: This increases power use and heat; keep the laptop plugged in while gaming.

    1. Close background apps and monitor CPU usage
    • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
    • On Processes, end tasks for apps not needed while playing (browsers, launchers, overlays, updaters).
    • Check Performance and Startup apps tabs to disable high-usage startup items that may spike CPU.
    1. Optimize storage If Valorant or Windows is on a hard drive, fragmentation can add stutter.
    • Press Start, type Defragment and Optimize Drives, open it.
    • Select the game/OS drive and click Optimize.
    1. Optional for gaming-only sessions: adjust security virtualization features On some gaming systems, Windows 11 virtualization-based security can slightly impact CPU performance. If prioritizing performance over security while gaming:

    Turn off Memory integrity:

    • Select Start, type Core Isolation, open Core Isolation.
    • Turn Memory integrity off and restart.

    Turn off Virtual Machine Platform (VMP):

    • Select Start, type Windows features, open Turn Windows features on or off.
    • Clear Virtual Machine Platform, select OK, and restart.

    Important: Turning these off can make the device more vulnerable to threats. Re-enable them after gaming if security is a priority.

    1. General stability tips
    • Make sure only one overlay is active (e.g., disable unnecessary overlays from other launchers).
    • After applying changes, restart the PC, then launch only Riot Client and Valorant.

    If stutter persists after these Windows optimizations, the remaining causes are likely in-game settings, drivers from the GPU vendor, or OEM utilities that manage performance modes.

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