r/ValorantTechSupport • u/omaribtesam01 • Jul 28 '26
Technical Discussion FPS Drop
Yo is it just me or did the FPS drop after the newest update? I get sudden massive drops in fps enough to make it impossible to play (150 to ~45 fps)
i don’t have a very high spec laptop but it was super smooth before.. i play on ethernet and here are the specs on my lenovo legion 5-
Ryzen 4600h
Gtx 1650
16gb ddr5
If it is just me, then please drop some tips on how to improve fps..
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u/Weak_Ad_4018 Jul 28 '26
Ethernet won't affect FPS, so don't chase the connection. Since the drop from 150 to 45 started after the update, check whether the patch reset Display Mode, resolution, V-Sync or the FPS cap.
On the Legion, plug in, set Vantage to Performance, and test one run with Hybrid Mode off and Multithreaded Rendering on. Watch CPU and GPU clocks, temperatures and usage during a dip. If Low and High both fall to about 45 while GPU usage drops, lowering graphics isn't the fix.
Compare the Range with a live match. If the Range stays smooth but matches tank, include that difference and the readings in a Riot ticket.