Game "FPS" Drops When Laptop is Unplugged
4.5
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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