Fix The Finals Lag and Low FPS - Performance Settings Guide

You are dealing with frame drops and stuttering in The Finals that make your matches unplayable. These performance issues usually stem from a mix of unoptimized graphics settings and background processes competing for your hardware's attention.

Why this happens

The Finals is highly demanding on GPU resources, and default settings often push your hardware harder than necessary. Enabling features like VSync or frame generation adds unnecessary input lag, while background apps steal the CPU cycles you need for stable frame times.

What you'll need

Admin access to your PC and either the Nvidia GeForce Experience or AMD Adrenalin software to ensure your drivers are current.

Steps

1. 01
   Navigate to the Display settings and set Window Mode to 'Borderless Fullscreen' to reduce input latency.
2. 02
   Turn Vsync and DLSS Frame Generation 'Off' to prevent artificial frame locking and input delay.
3. 03
   Set Nvidia Reflex Low Latency to 'On + Boost' to minimize the gap between your mouse movement and on-screen action.
4. 04
   Set your Frame Rate Limit to match your monitor's native refresh rate to ensure consistent performance.
5. 05
   In the Graphics tab, set Overall Quality to 'Custom', then set Shadows, Effects, Reflections, Global Illumination, Foliage, Anti-aliasing, and Post Processing to 'Low'.
6. 06
   Keep Texture quality on 'Medium' if you have 8GB of VRAM or more; otherwise, set it to 'Low'.
7. 07
   Set View Distance to 'Medium' to ensure enemies remain visible without taxing your GPU.
8. 08
   Disable Motion Blur and set Lens Distortion to 'Off' to clean up your visual output.
9. 09
   Open your GPU software (Nvidia GeForce Experience or AMD Software) and run a check for the latest driver updates.
10. 10
    Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager, sort by CPU, and close any applications consuming more than 5% that are not The Finals.
11. 11
    Search for 'Game Mode' in your Windows Start menu and ensure it is turned 'On' to prioritize the game process.

Still not working?

If you are still seeing stutters, check your GPU temperature using the detailed performance overlay to ensure you are not thermal throttling. If your GPU usage is constantly at 100%, consider lowering your resolution scale slightly or closing all browser-based hardware acceleration. If the game crashes alongside lag, verify your game files through Steam or the Epic Games launcher to rule out corrupted installation data.

Frequently asked questions

Will changing these settings make the game look unplayable?

Not at all. While settings like Shadows and Reflections are set to low, the core visual clarity remains high, and the increase in frame rate will make the game feel significantly more responsive.

Does turning on Windows Game Mode actually help?

Yes, it tells Windows to deprioritize background services and focus CPU and memory resources on the game, which is effective for preventing micro-stutters.

Why should I disable DLSS frame generation?

While it can increase the number of frames displayed, it creates artificial frames that introduce input lag, which is detrimental for a fast-paced shooter like The Finals.