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How to Fix Dungeonborne Low FPS On PC? (Get 60 FPS Guaranteed)

How to Fix Dungeonborne Low FPS On PC? (60 FPS Guaranteed)

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Dungeonborne low FPS is annoying isn’t it?

 

With the Dungeonborne early access release and many pending improvements to be made, the game is performing quite well, with a few exceptions towards the FPS & performance.

 

So, whether there is an optimization problem, background interference, or improper settings config, this guide will help you get 60+ FPS!

METHODS:

  1. Set the “Display Mode” to “Fullscreen”
  2. Set the “Frame Rate Limit” to “60 FPS”
  3. Configure the “Quality Preset” to “LOW”
  4. Reduce the Utilization of your PC’s CPU
  5. Tweak Dungeonborne’s Executable File
  6. Update the Version of the GPU’s Drivers
  7. Check & Lower the CPU’s Temperatures

To improve Dungeonborne’s output FPS, set the “Display Mode” to “Fullscreen,” adjust the “Frame Rate Limit” to “60 FPS” and change the “Quality Preset” to “Low.” If the fault persists, lower the background utilization of your PC and reinstall Dungeonborne cleanly.

Dungeonborne Low FPS - Reasons & Causes!

Here are the potential causes for the bad FPS performance in Dungeonborne:

 

  • Dungeonborne has been set to “Windowed” or “Fullscreen Windowed.”
  • There’s an issue with the graphic configuration within Dungeonborne.
  • Your computer’s hardware does not cover the game’s requirements.
  • There are too many background tasks occupying the PC resources.
  • There’s a misconfiguration with the executable file of Dungeonborne.

Now, let’s learn how to improve Dungeonborne’s FPS significantly using easy steps!

How To Fix Dungeonborne Low FPS? - 7 Quick Fixes!

Note: Have you verified that your computer’s hardware covers the requirements for Dungeonborne?

1. Set the “Display Mode” to “Fullscreen”

Method 1/7

The first time Dungeonborne is launched on your PC, it will be automatically set to “Windowed.” Simply expanding the game’s window by double-clicking and not reducing the resolution may have a significant impact on the FPS performance. 

 

You can set the display mode to “Fullscreen” through the “Video” section in the game’s settings. For this purpose, leave your current game, click the “Menu” icon in the upper-left corner, and go to “Video.” From there, you will be able to adjust the “Display Mode” however you like.

If you have Dungeonborne low FPS, this image is showing how to enable the "Full Screen" option.

Tip: If there’s no improvement in the FPS, set the mode to “Fullscreen Windowed” and test.

2. Set the “Frame Rate Limit” to “60 FPS”

Method 2/7

If the display mode wasn’t causing the issue, then you might have accidentally lowered the frame rate limit in Dungeonborne’s video settings. “30” is the lowest you can cap the FPS at, so our recommendation would be to push the frame rate limit forward to “60” and test the game.

This image is showing how to cap your FPS at 60 which can help against Dungeonborne FPS instability.

After altering the limit, make sure that an FPS counter is enabled either through your GPU’s drivers or a third-party program. If the FPS falls below 60, there’s a significant chance that your computer is not able to keep up with Dungeonborne’s utilization.

 

In case Dungeonborne won’t launch after the changes, we got you covered with this expert guide!

3. Set the Graphics “Quality Preset” to “Low”

Method 3/7

Testing Dungeonborne’s performance on both low and high-end computers requires testing on minimal and maximum-quality configurations. You can utilize Dungeonborne’s built-in “Quality Preset” controller to pick from several global graphic values within the game.

 

Follow these instructions to adjust Dungeonborne’s quality preset:

 

  1. Access the Dungeonborne lobby and click the menu icon.
  2. Next, press “Settings” at the bottom of the drop-down menu.
  3. Access the “Video” tab and locate the “Graphics” category.
  4. Extend the “Quality Preset” slider and set the option to “Low.”
  5. Exit the menu and join a game to test the FPS performance.
This iamge shows how to set the Quality to "Low" which helps against Dungeonborne low FPS.

If you continue to have Low FPS continue reading!

4. Lower the Background Resource Utilization

Method 4/7

Elevated usage of your PC’s system resources could lead to constant frame rate fluctuations and unstable performance of Dungeonborne. The solution is to end as many demanding background processes as possible so Dungeonborne can occupy as many resources as it needs.

 

Here’s how to use the task manager to reduce your PC’s utilization:

 

  1. Close Dungeonborne and open the Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc.)
  2. Click “CPU” at the top to view the most demanding active processes.
  3. Next, right-click on a process from the list and press “End Task” below.
  4. Repeat for all demanding processes, taking more than 10% utilization.
This image is showing how to manually Kill processes through the Task Manager on Windows 10/11.

Don’t forget to repeat the same procedure for the most “Memory” and “Disk” demanding processes running in your system’s background. If you’re experiencing any crashing issues with Dungeonborne, follow this specialized guide for unique troubleshooting solutions!

5. Tweak the Dungeonborne’s Executable File

Method 5/7

You can disable additional optimization by tweaking the properties of Dungeonborne’s executable file. For this purpose, you must access the game’s directory, find the launcher file, and access the “Properties” menu.

 

Follow these steps to tweak the executable file of Dungeonborne:

 

  • First, open Steam, access the Library tab, and locate Dungeonborne.
  • Right-click the game, go to “Manage” and press “Browse Local Files.”
  • Right-click the executable file called “Dungeonborne” in the directory.
This image is showing how to open the properties of the Dungeonborne executable file.
  • Press “Properties” from the menu and access the “Compatibility” tab.
  • Check the following boxes:

– Run this program as an administrator.

– Disable fullscreen optimizations.

– Run this program in compatibility mode for:

 

  • Exit the menu and save the changes applied to Dungeonborne’s file.
This image is showing how to optimize the Dungeonborne executable file.

 

Test Dungeonborne on all of the available compatibility options to determine if there will be an FPS improvement. If the game launches and performs the same, disable the compatibility mode and ensure all changes to the file are saved.

Tip: You can verify Dungeonborne’s files through “Properties” → “Installed Files”.

6. Update your PC System Video Card Drivers

Method 6/7

Using an old version of your GPU’s drivers may lead to reduced performance within many installed games, Dungeonborne included. Hence, the next step is to use the GPU’s control panel to check if there are newer driver updates available for download.

 

Let’s review the GPU driver updating procedure:

 

  • Open the NVIDIA GeForce Experience or AMD Software Adrenalin.
  • NVIDIA: Navigate to the “Drivers” tab and press “Check for Updates.”
  • NVIDIA: If there’s a newer drive, click the green “Download” button.
This image is showing how to update NVidia Graphics Driver.
  • AMD: Navigate to the “Home” page and click “Check for Updates.”
  • If a newer driver version is validated, press “Download” or “Install.”
This image is showing how to update AMD graphics driver.

Once the driver has been applied successfully, your computer will be prompted to restart. Wait until the system reboots and test Dungeonborne’s performance.

Tip: You could also manually download the latest driver from NVIDIA or AMD’s driver page.

7. Reduce your PC Hardware's Temperatures

Method 7/7

A potential overheating of your PC could lead to a dramatic reduction in Dungeonborne’s FPS. 

 

Upon passing the overheating margin, the frequency of the CPU will automatically lower in order to preserve cooler hardware temperatures. Keeping your PC beyond the overheating margin for too long could lead to irreversible hardware damage to the CPU or GPU.

7.1 How to Track PC CPU Temperatures?

An efficient method to track your CPU’s temperatures is downloading external software such as HWiNFO or Speedfan. Some antivirus may also have an activity monitor, but even in Windows 11, there’s not an in-built system that lets you track temperatures.

This image is showing how to monitor your hardware's performance when you encounter Dungeonborne low FPS.

Once you’ve taken a better look at the temperatures, use Google to consult about what’s the best temperature margin for your CPU. Find out what’s the recommended temperature and at what frequency can the CPU output the most performance.

7.2 How to Reduce CPU Temperatures?

Some of the best methods to reduce CPU temperatures include:

 

  • Temporarily ending all background tasks, games, and applications.
  • Boosting the RPM of your chassis’s fans or ventilating externally.
  • Re-apply brand-new thermal paste to the CPU and the radiator.

Tip: You should consult with a professional if you’re not tech-savvy and you’re worried about the PC’s temperatures.

Let’s Wrap Up!

After exploring viable ways to solve the Dungeonborne low FPS issue, some of the best-working solutions include reducing the quality preset, setting the game to “Fullscreen” and capping the frame rates at “60.” Also, ensure the PC has the latest GPU drivers available, check if the CPU or GPU is overheating, and tweak the executable file of Dungeonborne.

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