The performance of Sims 4 may sometimes leave a lot to be desired. Players may experience severe FPS drops even on high-end computers for extended periods of time.
This problem is often caused by packet loss issues where your network loses packets of data during data transmission.
Let’s see how you can troubleshoot this problem.
How do I fix low FPS in The Sims 4?
To fix low FPS in The Sims 4, do the following:
- Check for overheating issues and ensure the system temperature is within normal parameters
- Install the latest graphics driver and OS updates
- Lower your resolution and graphics settings to medium or minimum to see if this is a matter of settings
- Play with Wi-Fi off
- If your computer is equipped with an Nvidia GPU, disable GeForce in-game overlay
- Enable Windows Game Mode
- If, by any chance, Battle.net is running in the background, close the program and check if your FPS rate stabilizes
If these quick workarounds fail to solve the problem, jump to the next solution.
Free up some space
Be sure you have enough free space on the drive where you installed The Sims 4. You need a minimum of 12GB of free space.
If you’re running low on storage space, there’s not enough free space for the game to create and save temporary files. Move or uninstall the programs you no longer need or use.
Move your Sims 4 folder to your desktop
Navigate to Documents\Electronic Arts and locate The Sims 4 folder. Then move the folder out of Documents\Electronic Arts and onto your desktop.
Don’t worry, the game will automatically create a new folder when you launch it again.
Test in a new save, in one of the base game worlds, with no mods or CC, and check if you’re still experiencing low FPS issues or sudden FPS drops.
Run The Sims 4 in Performance Mode
Instruct Windows to run The Sims 4 in Performance Mode. In this manner, your computer will direct more system resources to run the game.
- Navigate to Settings, and select System.
- Then, select Display, and go to Graphics Settings.
- Hit the Browse button and add TS4_x64.exe to the list.
- Then select Options and click on High performance.
Play on ultra graphics settings
Try playing on ultra graphics settings using your monitor’s native resolution. Check how FPS behaves when there’s no cap in place. Play for 5-10 minutes and check if FPS still fluctuates or drops.
Alternatively, tweak your graphics settings to medium. Check which method works best for you.
Force-stop background apps
Open Task Manager and close absolutely all the unnecessary apps and processes running in the background. Make sure Sims 4 is the only third-party program running on your machine.
If the FPS issue is gone, this indicates one of your apps is interfering with the game.
Try to identify the culprit and either disable it while playing The Sims 4 or simply uninstall it.
If the issue persists, install an FPS booster, and check if you notice any improvements.
How do I increase Sims 4 FPS?
To increase Sims 4 FPS, update your GPU drivers and OS to the latest version, and lower your resolution. Additionally, disable unnecessary background programs.
If FPS still fluctuates, check for overheating issues, and free up more space on your hard drive.
Did you find other ways to fix Sims 4 FPS issues? Do share your ideas in the comments below.