Quick answer
Why did FPS get worse after a CPU optimization?
A power-plan or boost tweak can increase heat, trigger throttling or simply conflict with your workload.
How to check this on your PC
- Restore the last known-good power plan
- Reproduce the same game scene and monitor temperature
- Reapply changes one at a time only if the baseline is stable
How to confirm the result
Performance should recover after restoring the effective original setting.
When comparing results, use the same power scheme, similar ambient temperature and a fixed workload. Save your starting values before experimenting so you can return to them.
Do not increase voltage or disable protection to mask the regression.
Frequently asked questions
Why did FPS get worse after a CPU optimization?
A power-plan or boost tweak can increase heat, trigger throttling or simply conflict with your workload.
What result should I check after this procedure?
Performance should recover after restoring the effective original setting. Compare the observation with a saved baseline before deciding whether to keep the change.
Which hardware limitation matters here?
Do not increase voltage or disable protection to mask the regression. Save original settings so you can reverse any unexpected behavior.