Gaming Performance
The latest Gaming Performance coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Intel Arrow Lake CPUs: Performance Shortcomings and Mixed Gaming Benchmarks Explained
Intel Arrow Lake CPUs: Performance Shortcomings and Gaming Benchmarks Explained Intel’s Arrow Lake series, launched in October 2024, entered the market amid high expectations. With the flagship...
Windows 11 24H2 Forced Update: Microsoft's Aggressive Rollout Strategy Explained
Microsoft has entered a new phase of its Windows 11 24H2 deployment strategy that leaves users with limited options: accept the major update automatically or pause all Windows updates entirely,...
Max Gamers Drop 15% FPS: Fix Windows 11 Memory Integrity & Power Settings
Windows 11 has brought numerous improvements for gamers, but out-of-the-box settings don't always deliver peak performance. By tweaking system configurations, disabling unnecessary features, and...
Nyrna, Hibernation, and Debloating Slash ROG Ally Battery Drain & Lag
The ASUS ROG Ally is a powerful handheld gaming device, but like any Windows 11 system, it can benefit from optimization. Whether you're looking to extend battery life, improve performance, or simply...
Windows 11 December Update Breaks Start Menu, Slashes Gaming Performance
Microsoft's December 2024 update for Windows 11 has arrived with significant performance issues and Start Menu failures, frustrating users worldwide. The update (KB503XXXX) was intended to bring...
Windows 11 vs Linux: Intel Arc Battlemage GPU Performance Battle Unveiled
Introduction The emerging competition between operating systems for graphics performance is heating up with Intel's Arc B-Series "Battlemage" GPUs at the center stage. Specifically, the mid-range...
Nvidia App Overlay Bug Cuts Windows 11 Gaming Performance, Disable for Fix
If you are a Windows 11 user with an Nvidia GPU, you might have noticed your gaming performance dipping unexpectedly. Recent reports have pinpointed the cause: the Nvidia App Overlay, specifically...
NVIDIA App stutters and FPS dips on Windows 11; clean installs and tweaks restore frame rates.
NVIDIA's latest software updates have introduced performance issues for some users, particularly in gaming scenarios where frame rates unexpectedly dip. The NVIDIA App, which replaces GeForce...
Gamers get 10% frame boost as Outlook bugs plague Windows 11 24H2 rollout
The much-anticipated Windows 11 24H2 update is rolling out with significant performance gains for gamers—but early adopters report persistent Outlook issues disrupting productivity workflows. This...
MSI Claw 8 & 7 AI+ Hands-On: Intel-Powered Handhelds Challenge Steam Deck
The handheld gaming market is heating up with MSI's latest entries—the Claw 8 AI+ and Claw 7 AI+—powered by Intel Core Ultra processors and Windows 11 Copilot+. These devices promise to redefine...
Microsoft Pauses Windows 11 Updates for Ubisoft Games Due to Widespread Crash Reports
Microsoft has temporarily halted Windows 11 updates affecting several popular Ubisoft titles following numerous reports of game crashes and performance issues. The problematic updates, part of...