Fix Lag, Stuttering, and Low FPS Issues in Path of Exile 2 on NVIDIA

Struggling with Lag and Stuttering on Path of Exile 2 Performance? How to Boost FPS on NVIDIA Systems.

Struggling with stuttering and low FPS in Path of Exile 2? Whether your PC is a high-end rig or a potato, these steps will help you boost performance. Let’s dive into the tweaks that can transform your gameplay experience.

Solution 1: Enable GPU Hardware Scheduling

1. Open the Start Menu and type “Settings.”
2. Navigate to System > Display > Graphics Settings.
3. Toggle Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling to “On.”
4. Restart your PC for the changes to apply.

Solution 2: Use NVIDIA Profile Inspector

To address NVIDIA-specific issues, download and configure NVIDIA Profile Inspector:

Download NVIDIA Profile Inspector

1. Search for it on GitHub (ensure the user is “Orbmu2k” to avoid malware).
2. Extract the downloaded file and open it.

Fix Path of Exile 2 Profile Detection

1. Open Steam, right-click Path of Exile 2, and select Manage > Browse Local Files.
2. Drag PathOfExileSteam.exe into NVIDIA Profile Inspector.
3. If detected as Path of Exile 1, follow these steps:
   1. Remove PathOfExileSteam.exe from the Path of Exile 1 profile.
   2. Add it to the Path of Exile 2 profile by selecting the correct profile in NVIDIA Profile Inspector.
   3. Click “Apply Changes.”

For Players Using Both Path of Exile 1 and 2

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
2. Navigate to your Path of Exile 2 folder using cd command.
3. Type: mklink Poe2.exe PathOfExileSteam.exe and press Enter.
4. Add Poe2.exe to the Path of Exile 2 profile in NVIDIA Profile Inspector.

Solution 3: Increase Shader Cache Size

1. Open the NVIDIA Control Panel (right-click on the NVIDIA icon in your taskbar).
2. Go to Manage 3D Settings > Global Settings.
3. Scroll down to find Shader Cache Size and set it to a larger value (e.g., 10GB or 100GB, depending on available disk space).
4. Click “Apply” to save changes.

Solution 4: Optimize In-Game Settings

1. Launch Path of Exile 2 and go to Options > Graphics.
2. Adjust these settings:
   • Set Renderer to DirectX12 or Vulkan (test both for better performance).
   • Use Fullscreen Mode for improved FPS.
   • Enable Engine Multi-threading.
   • Disable unnecessary visual effects like triple buffering if needed.

Solution 5: Adjust NVIDIA Profile Inspector Settings

Fine-tune specific settings in NVIDIA Profile Inspector:

• Set Antialiasing – Transparency Supersampling to 0x00000008 (AA_MODE_REPLAY_MODE_ALL).
• Adjust Texture Filtering – LOD Bias (DX) to 0x00000045 for simpler textures.

These adjustments might make your UI look like it belongs in a retro arcade, but smoother gameplay is worth it. By following these steps, you’ll turn your system into a performance powerhouse—even if it’s more toaster than PC. Enjoy grinding through Wraeclast without lag!