Escape From Tarkov is an intense first-person shooter game that requires quick reflexes and precision to survive. However, to truly enjoy the game, you need a smooth and responsive gaming experience, which is why optimizing your FPS and overall performance is crucial. In this article, we'll provide tips and tricks on boosting your FPS and increasing your overall performance in Escape From Tarkov. From adjusting your graphics settings to optimizing your PC hardware, we'll cover everything you need to know to get the most out of your gaming experience.

Optimize the Escape From Tarkov In-Game Settings

Optimizing your Escape From Tarkov settings can be the key to improving performance on low to mid-end systems. By adjusting your settings to match your system's specifications, you can make significant improvements to gameplay. While many of these setting changes are particularly useful for low-end PCs, they can still benefit higher-end systems as well. If you're still experiencing performance issues even after meeting the recommended system requirements, don't worry - we've got you covered. Follow the next steps to further improve your gaming experience.

Escape from Tarkov > Settings > Graphics

Graphics Settings

To optimize your Escape From Tarkov graphics settings, start by setting your screen resolution and aspect ratio to match your monitor's native resolution. If you're still experiencing performance issues, consider lowering your screen resolution to 1600x900 or lower, although this will result in a decrease in visual quality.

In the Graphics tab, also make sure to set the Screen mode to Fullscreen and disable VSync. For low-end PCs, choose the Low or Medium graphics quality preset, which will automatically adjust the settings below. To further improve performance, reduce the shadow quality to Low and increase the Object Level of Detail to around 3. You can also set the Overall Visibility option to 2000 or below and disable effects options and bottom settings like HighQualityColor, Chromatic Aberrations, and Grass Shadows.

If your system can handle it, adjust these settings to your liking. Don't forget to increase your FPS limit for better performance. With these tweaks, you can maximize your FPS and enjoy a smooth and responsive gameplay experience in Escape From Tarkov.

Change the Escape from Tarkov Process Priority

If you're looking further to boost your Escape From Tarkov performance on your PC, changing the application's priority compared to other programs running in the background can help. Start by opening up your Task Manager by right-clicking your taskbar. In the Processes tab, right-click the Escape From Tarkov process and select to go to details. The application should now be highlighted in the Details tab. Right-click the game process and set the priority to high to allocate more resources to the game and improve performance. This is especially helpful if you have other programs running in the background that may be competing for resources.

Don’t change the priority to High in case the game is already using up 100% of your CPU capabilities. — Task Manager > Details > EscapeFromTarkov.exe > Set Priority > High

If you're experiencing high CPU utilization from other programs while playing Escape From Tarkov, ending unnecessary programs running in the background can help improve performance. However, it's important only to end programs that you're familiar with, and that won't affect your operating system. To do this, open up your Task Manager and navigate to the Processes tab. Right-click on any programs you want to end and select "End Task." Additionally, you can prevent programs from starting up on system boot by going to the Startup tab in the Task Manager and disabling any programs that aren't necessary. By reducing the load on your CPU from other programs, you can free up resources for Escape From Tarkov and enjoy a smoother gaming experience.

Update Graphics Card Driver

For NVIDIA graphics card users, utilizing the GeForce Experience application can help improve performance in Escape From Tarkov. You can download the application by clicking here and following the instructions. Once downloaded, open up the application and go to the Drivers tab. From there, select Download to download and install the latest GPU update. This process typically only takes a few minutes to complete and can significantly boost performance.

Update Operating System

To optimize your system for performance, you should ensure your operating system is up to date. Search for Update in your taskbar search. In your Check for updates system settings window, download the latest update and restart your PC, after the download is completed. This will, in any case help you with performance issues.

Windows Update.jpg — Windows Settings > Windows Update

Disable Xbox Game Bar Recording

Some native Windows 10 settings can reduce your overall performance while playing Escape From Tarkov. Disable the Game Bar recording option, as it continuously records your gameplay and audio. In your taskbar search, enter: Game Bar to open up the game bar system settings.

Uncheck the recording option. In the Captures tab, disable the background recording option additionally. These settings will only reduce your performance. If you want to record your gameplay, we suggest using OBS Studio, or an external capture card if you lack performance.

NVIDIA Control Panel Settings Optimization

Optimizing your NVIDIA control panel settings can be crucial to improving Escape From Tarkov performance on your system. To access the control panel, right-click your desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. From there, navigate to Manage 3D Settings > Program Settings.

To add Escape From Tarkov to the program list, select "Add a program to customize" and locate the game in the list. If you can't find it, click "Browse" and locate the drive and path you installed the game.

Ensure that the CUDA setting is set to your main GPU, set the Power management mode to "Prefer maximum performance," and set the texture filtering quality to "Performance." By making these changes, you can optimize your NVIDIA control panel settings for Escape From Tarkov and enjoy a smoother gaming experience.

Change the Escape from Tarkov Graphics Preference

If you're running Windows 10, you can use power user settings to optimize your graphics settings for Escape From Tarkov. To change your graphics settings, search for "Graphics Settings" in your taskbar and open up your native settings. Select "Browse" to locate the drive and path where the game is saved. Once added to your graphics settings list, you can choose between four options: Let Windows choose, Power Saving (usually Intel HD Graphics), High Performance (usually your graphics card), and Specific GPU (choose which GPU to use).

For optimal system performance, we recommend selecting the High-Performance option. However, if your GPU is bottlenecking your performance, you may want to set it to Let Windows Decide. Make sure to apply your changes after selecting the appropriate option. By utilizing these power user settings, you can optimize your graphics settings for Escape From Tarkov and enjoy a smoother gaming experience.

Graphics Settings > Graphics Preference > High Performance

Delete the Windows Temporary Files

Cluttered hard drives can cause lag and slow down your system's performance when playing Escape From Tarkov. To address this, you can manually delete temporary files or use PC cleanup programs like CCleaner. These applications are a great choice as they automatically keep your hard drive clean. To manually delete temporary files, search for "%temp%" in your taskbar and hit enter. This will open up a new folder containing your temporary files. Make sure to delete the contents of this folder.

Keep in mind that this process may take a few minutes, especially if you haven't done it before. Some files may remain in the temp folder as they're still in use by your programs. To completely delete these files, you should also empty your recycle bin. By regularly cleaning out your hard drive, you can ensure that Escape From Tarkov runs smoothly and enjoy a better gaming experience.