Nvidia users upset: Windows 11 22H2 causes problems with games

While the Windows 11 2022 (22H2) Update brings long-awaited features to many users, owners of Nvidia graphics cards seem less fortunate. The patch is said to cause gameplay problems. Among other things, there are choppy, lag, and low FPS.

If AMD Ryzen users have just recovered from serious stuttering issues regarding Windows 11, the new 22H2 update for Nvidia graphics cards seems to be the last major. in reddit and in Microsoft Community Reports are accumulating about significantly reduced FPS numbers in games and concurrent limits to processor performance – whether it’s Intel or AMD. So far, only Nvidia GPUs and Windows 11 2022 Update can be identified as a common denominator.

How is the problem expressed?

The majority of players reported it (via computer bleeding) that CPU usage after updating to Windows 11 22H2 should only reach five percent instead of the usual 50 to 60 percent. Meanwhile, the fps should drop from over 120 fps to the critical region below 30 fps. There are also reports of stuttering issues with Nvidia G-Sync, Super Resolution settings, and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR).

What helps against gaming bug?

According to user reports, the only way to fix the problem is to roll back to the latest available version of Windows 11 version 21H2. Neither Microsoft nor Nvidia has released an official statement yet, with the graphics card manufacturer gathering feedback via Reddit to narrow down the bug. You can learn how to uninstall and block updates in our Windows 11 guide.

The only good news: So far the problem seems to be limited to games and users who use Nvidia graphics cards (such as GeForce GTX 1080, RTX 3070 Ti, RTX 3080 & Co.). After the Windows 11 2022 update (for now), there will be no restrictions on using Classic Office and Multimedia.

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Games, Games, Games, Nvidia, Monitor, Gamer, G-Sync, 360Hz
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