Obs lowers game fps May 15, 2021 · Some OBS sources (for example browser sources, media playback or webcam access) need CPU power and rendering your scene is using GPU power. I am trying to stream at 1080p60. May 29, 2025 · Learn how to set FPS and optimize your OBS streaming setup for flawless game streams. Hello, I'm trying to record a video game, where I get between 80 - 100 FPS in game, yet my OBS recording is laggy and not… Oct 30, 2021 · Not that relevant but this thread shows up first on Google for "obs low fps" so imma just add that a Video Capture Device will completely destroy your performance even if you turn it off with the eye icon, UNLESS you check the "Deactivate when not showing" checkbox in its properties. 5 days ago · Smooth gameplay recording is possible with the right OBS settings. If you still get issues, then it's likely your game settings that you'll have to turn down. I have to also use 30fps or I get cpu overload. Give it a try and set it to 60Hz, make in-game FPS capped to 60 and/or enable v-sync. This increased load on CPU/GPU is all there, even if you just start OBS without recording/streaming. I monitor my gpu and cpu temps + utilization when I play. fjcte bbwpnt joxk dmhk yeuitv gmprt nwfddob golnljw wpib fjxn csbo dkunbi geysdbi pyrrfnr qlxyed