Windows 10 and 11 features remain the quickest way to prioritize system resources for gaming.
Ensure your RAM is running at its advertised speed by enabling the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) in the BIOS. CPU performance is heavily tied to memory speed, especially on AMD Ryzen platforms.
Using software like MSI Afterburner or BIOS settings to set a more aggressive fan curve ensures heat is moved away before it triggers a performance dip. 4. BIOS Tweaks How to Optimize CPU for Gaming 2022
If your CPU and GPU supported it (Intel 10th gen+ or Ryzen 3000+), enabling Resizable BAR in the BIOS allowed the CPU to access the entire GPU frame buffer at once, boosting FPS in many titles.
Here are the core methods commonly recommended during that period: 1. Enable Game Mode and High Performance Power Plan Windows 10 and 11 features remain the quickest
This was the "pro" tip of 2022. By slightly reducing the voltage sent to the CPU, you can lower temperatures significantly without losing performance, often allowing the chip to maintain its "Boost" clock for longer.
Disable "Hardware Acceleration" in apps like Discord and Chrome. This offloads tasks from the GPU/CPU to ensure more overhead is available for your game. 3. Thermal Management and Overclocking Using software like MSI Afterburner or BIOS settings
A CPU will "throttle" (slow down) if it gets too hot, which was a major focus in 2022 as high-core-count CPUs became standard.