If your CPU is at 100% usage, "lowering" settings can sometimes make performance by offloading even more work from the GPU to the CPU.

: Deleting the cache folder in your FiveM Application Data can often fix sudden performance dips caused by corrupted server assets.

: Slide these to 0% . This removes NPCs and car variations that drain CPU cycles.

: Set a Max Frame Rate slightly below your monitor's refresh rate (e.g., 141 FPS for a 144Hz monitor) to prevent CPU spikes.

: In Windows Graphics Settings, find FiveM.exe and GTA5.exe and set their Graphics preference to "High Performance" to ensure they utilize your dedicated GPU.

These specific settings are "CPU killers" because they calculate AI and world data rather than just pixels.

: Use the Control Panel to set your power plan to High Performance . 4. Advanced "Fixes" for Stuttering