Game "FPS" Drops When Laptop is Unplugged

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The game runs perfectly at 100 FPS when plugged in, but drops to 30 FPS on battery.

Symptoms
  • Low FPS on battery
  • Stuttering
  • Slow gameplay
Possible Causes
  • Power saving mode
  • Battery cannot provide enough wattage
  • NVIDIA Battery Boost

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Set Power Plan to "Best Performance"

Click the battery icon and move the slider to the right.

2

Disable NVIDIA Battery Boost

In GeForce Experience, turn off the setting that caps FPS on battery.

3

Play While Plugged In

Gaming laptops are designed to run at full speed only when connected to AC power.

When to See a Technician

A laptop battery physically cannot discharge fast enough to power a high-end GPU at full speed.

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