An underpowered CPU or GPU is one of the most common causes of stuttering in games. However, if you believe your computer meets all of the criteria to play League of Legends, then stuttering could be caused by something else. In this article, we’ll try to show you how to fix the stuttering problem in League of Legends in the simplest way possible.
Let’s get right to the point: the latest Windows 10 upgrades, outdated GPU drivers, or Windows 10 Game Mode could all be at blame for stuttering in League of Legends. Yes, that may sound strange, but most gamers on Reddit and other forums have reported these same problem to be the culprit of stuttering in League of Legends.
As a result, you must work your way down the ladder to identify the true problem that is interfering with your gameplay. Here is a list of the potential solutions that may solve your problem.
1. Update your GPU drivers
If you have an older graphics card and you haven’t updated the graphics driver since purchasing it, you may experience lags and stuttering when playing. Fortunately, it’s quite easy to update your graphics card’s drivers.
If you’re using an NVIDIA graphics card, simply go to NVIDIA’s official website and look for the model number of your graphics card. To ensure that the modifications take effect, download and install the drivers, then restart your computer.
The same applies to AMD graphics cards; go to AMD’s official website and enter your GPU model. Download and install the drivers. Remember to restart your computer in order for the new adjustments to take effect.
2. Disable Game Mode
Game Mode is a special feature in Windows 10 that you may use when playing your favorite games. When the Windows 10 Game Mode is enabled, some NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards may cause frequent stutters and freezes in League of Legends.
Deactivating the Game Mode may resolves the stuttering issue in League of Legends.
All you have to do is type “Game Mode” in the Windows Search Bar, then click on the “Game Mode Settings”, and in the popped-up window switch off the Game Mode. That’s all there is to it.
Restart your computer and play the game again to check whether the issue has been resolved. If the problem remains, it’s time to try a different approach.
3. Uninstall Windows 10 updates
Uninstall all the newest Windows 10 updates to eliminate stuttering in League of Legends. After receiving the Windows 10 Creators Update, some players have observed stuttering in League of Legends. So, try uninstalling any updates and check whether the game still works.
To remove the newest updates, go to the Control Panel or type “Windows Update” into the Windows Search Bar to get directly to the Windows Update page.
4. Enable V-Sync
This is the most efficient method for resolving the stuttering problem in League of Legends. If your computer is equipped with an NVIDIA graphics card, simply right-click on the desktop and select “NVIDIA Control Panel.”
The “Manage 3D Settings” option may be found in the top left menu. Select it and a panel will appear on the right side of the screen, as seen in the image below. In the list, look for V-Sync and turn it on.
For AMD cards, again right-click on the desktop and select the AMD Radeon Settings. Now head over to “Global Settings” and then select the “Wait for Vertical Refresh” option. Within this, choose the “Enhance Sync” option and then restart your computer.
Keep in mind that enabling V-Sync may also cause stuttering in League of Legends, especially if your have a weak GPU that isn’t able to maintain stable 60 fps. Dropping below 60 fps will cause horizontal tearing on your screen, and will also cause stuttering, since the game must wait until the GPU can render all 60 frames in one second.
5. Adjust in-game settings
In-game video settings that aren’t properly tuned might also cause stuttering. Click “Increased Performance” under “Video Options,” and all of the quality settings will be set to low.
Another item to think about now is the “Frame Rate Cap,” which may be found under Advanced Settings. Depending on the refresh rate of your display and the specifications of your gaming system, set this option to 60fps or 120fps.
If you’re have an entry-level GPU, “Anti-Aliasing” should be disabled since it causes your graphics card to work harder, creating delays and causing stutters in your game.
Other things to consider
Close apps that consume a lot of RAM in the background, such as Google Chrome. Click on the “Processes” Tab in “Task Manager” to check which program is consuming the most memory, then choose that application and click “End Task” at the bottom.
Lagging and stuttering in League of Legends can sometimes be traced back to a bad internet connection. To avoid any delays in gaming, make sure your internet connection is reliable and fast.
Conclusion
We hope that these tips will help you in resolving your League of Legends stuttering issue. These are the simplest remedies for reducing stutters and freezes in your gaming sessions. If these methods do not work as intended, you may have a problem with your hardware, such as your CPU or GPU.
Low performance might be caused by an overheated graphics card or CPU. Make sure your hardware doesn’t have any difficulties with heat management. Third-party software such as CPU-Z, or GPU-Z can be used to monitor the temperature of your CPU or GPU.
