How to Tweak AMD Radeon Settings for Best Gaming Performance in Windows

Do you get low FPS or lag when gaming on a computer with Radeon GPU? If yes, then this is where you need to go.

In this article, TipsMake will share the best AMD Radeon GPU settings that will help you get the best gaming performance on your computer.

Make some basic changes in the settings of the AMD Radeon

Before you start changing your AMD Radeon GPU settings, make sure you have the latest AMD graphics card drivers installed on your computer. To check, open the AMD Radeon software and click the gear icon in the top right corner, then System.

In the System window , you will see the Radeon software version running on your computer. Click the Check for Updates option to check for any available driver updates.

You can also set the Check For Updates option to Automatic and enable the Download Drivers & Software option .

Sometimes, outdated versions of Windows are also one of the reasons behind low frame rates or stuttering problems in games. The solution in this case is to download the latest Windows update.

To do this, open the Settings menu with Win + I or by using any other method to open Settings on Windows. Select Windows Update from the left panel, then click the Check for Updates option . Windows will now search for and download any available updates.

Along with downloading the latest Windows and graphics driver updates, you must disable ULPS (Ultra Low Power State) in the Registry. Follow the steps below:

Note : Editing the Registry can be risky because one wrong operation can make your computer unstable. So, make sure to back up the Registry before performing the steps below.

1. Open the Run dialog box, type regedit and press Enter.

2. Click the Edit option in the top bar and select Find from the context menu.

3. Select the Keys, Values , and Data check boxes .

4. Type ULPS in the search bar and press Enter.

5. Right-click the EnableUlps key in the right pane and select Modify from the context menu.

6. Enter 0 in the Value data field and click OK.

Check if there are any performance improvements. Otherwise, you can enable ULPS by entering 1 in the Value data section of EnableUlps and saving the changes.

AMD Radeon settings that are most beneficial for the gaming experience

Now that you have downloaded the latest Windows and graphics updates on your computer, check out the changes you need to make in the AMD Radeon settings.

1. Configure Global Graphics settings

The first thing you should look at is the Global Graphics settings. Tweaking Global Graphics settings will automatically apply the changes to all games installed on your computer.

To access the Global Graphics section, open the AMD Radeon software, click the gear icon, then switch to the Graphics tab.

The first setting you can enable is Radeon Image Sharpening , this will ensure that you get the best in-game clarity. Normally, this setting works fine for most games, but sometimes it can make things worse.

Therefore, you must test the game's performance after enabling this setting. If everything is fine, then you should enable this setting permanently.

Sharpness level is something that will change with different games. In Battle Royale games like Warzone and Valorant, set the Sharpness level to around 80 - 90%.

But when playing casual games like Forza or FIFA, keep the sharpness between 40 and 50%. Note that the lower the saturation level, the better gaming performance you will get.

The Wait for Vertical Refresh option should be set to Off unless application specified , especially if you plan to enable the AMD Radeon Freesync option. If not, consider setting it to Always off.

Now, click on the drop-down icon before the Advanced option.

Set the Anti-Aliasing and Anti-Aliasing Method options to Use application settings and Multisampling respectively.

You must reset the Shader cache if you haven't done so recently. To do that, click the Perform Reset option next to Reset Shader Cache and click Yes for the prompt to appear.

These are all the changes you have to make in the Graphics tab. Other than the changes mentioned above, leave all other options in the Graphics tab to their default values.

2. Change Display & Video settings

AMD Radeon software offers a variety of display settings that you can configure to get relatively better gaming performance. Here are the changes you need to make in the Display tab of the Radeon software.

To get started, enable the AMD FreeSync option. It automatically refreshes your screen in sync with the game's current frame rate. Note that this setting only applies to monitors that are compatible with FreeSync.

If you are using Radeon Super-resolution , you can enable the GPU scaling option . If not, keep it at the default setting i.e. Off.

You must enable the Integer Scaling option , especially if you often play 8-bit style titles like Zelda, Pokemon or Terraria.

Display Color Enhancement is another personal preference option. You can set it to Vivid Gaming if you want more vivid colors in the game.

Now enable the Custom Color option and apply the following changes:

1. Color Temperature - 6500
2. Brightness - 6
3. Hue - 0
4. Contrast - 100
5. Saturation - 170

Next, switch to the Audio & Video tab o. Here, you can choose the video profile you like. Although the different configurations provide a distinct viewing experience, the article recommends choosing the Cinema Classic option.

3. Adjust Preferences

As the name suggests, the Preference tab contains everything related to personal preferences and will vary for different users. But to get the best gaming performance, the article recommends applying the following settings:

1. In-Game Overlay - Disabled
2. Web Browser - Disabled
3. System Tray Menu - Enabled
4. Advertisement - Disabled
5. Toast Notification - Disabled
6. Always On-Top - Disabled
7. Animation & Effects - Disabled

AMD Radeon Software is a great utility to optimize your computer's gaming performance. Although it has a lot of features, you don't have to worry about most of them because they work best on default settings.

Now that you've successfully customized your AMD Radeon software, why not learn more about the important Nvidia control panel settings you must enable for best system performance?

Samuel Daniel

Update 17 February 2023