Manually forcing Windows to use your high-performance GPU for a specific game ensures it doesn't accidentally utilize integrated graphics.
This feature offloads memory management tasks from the CPU to the GPU's dedicated scheduling processor, which can reduce system latency and improve performance in CPU-bound scenarios.
Search for Core Isolation in Windows Security and toggle Memory integrity to Off . Advanced System Tweaks
Go to Settings > System > Display > Graphics settings and toggle Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling to On .
In Graphics settings , browse for your game and set the preference to High performance .
Some advanced users adjust the Win32PrioritySeparation key in the registry to change how Windows allocates CPU time between background and foreground apps for smoother frame delivery.
Check out these specialized guides for deep-level Windows optimizations designed to maximize your frame rate:
Windows applies a "borderless" layer even in full-screen games, which can introduce lag. Right-click your game's .exe file, go to Properties > Compatibility , and check Disable full-screen optimizations .