While playing the PC version of Genshin,
- Slow operation
- Stuttery/FPS is unstable
- Crashing suddenly
- Crashes immediately after startup
There are a lot of people who are suffering from problems like this.
Although Genshin is a smartphone-compatible title,
The PC version is surprisingly demanding and can become unstable depending on settings and environment.
In this article, we will explain in an easy-to-understand manner the main reasons why the
Genshin PC version is slow or slow, and specific solutions.
Main reasons why Genshin PC version becomes heavy or crashes
PCスペック insufficient
The most common cause is insufficient PC performance.
The following are particularly affected.
- Low GPU performance
- Insufficient memory (less than 8GB)
- Using an old CPU
- Playing on HDD
Genshin may seem light, but
actually it is a game with a high load on drawing processing and effects.
Graphics settings too high
If you play with the default settings or automatic settings,
There are cases where the settings are excessive for the PC performance.
The following settings have a particularly high load.
- Shadow quality
- Drawing distance
- Effect quality
- Antialiasing
Leaving these at high settings will
cause FPS drops and crashes.
Influence of background apps
If the following items are moving while playing Genshin, the operation may become unstable.
- Browser (massive tabs)
- Recording/distribution software
- Game booster-based resident app
- Unnecessary startup apps
Especially when memory consumption increases,
sudden crashes are more likely to occur.
GPU driver is outdated or defective
Graphic drivers are very important.
- Not updated for a long time
- You are using a beta driver
- The problem appears immediately after the update
These may cause
drawing errors, freezing, or forced termination.
Overlay/conflict with external software
The following software may cause problems depending on the environment.
- Discord overlay
- GeForce Experience overlay
- Screen display tools
- External FPS display tool
Genshin is a game that is vulnerable to external interference and
has many crash reports due to conflicts.
What to do when the Genshin PC version is heavy
Review graphics settings
This is the first priority to take.
Recommended settings guideline:
- Graphic quality: medium to low
- Shadow quality: low
- Drawing Distance: Medium
- Effect quality: Medium
- Motion blur: Off
There are many cases where
operation can be greatly improved with this alone.
Change full screen settings
In Genshin, it’s worth trying the following:
- Full screen → borderless
- Decrease resolution by one level
Especially on laptops,
Full screen can be unstable.
Update GPU driver to stable version
- Check the latest version from NVIDIA/AMD official website
- If a problem occurs, revert to the previous stable version
The latest version does not necessarily mean the best, so
It is important to focus on stability.
Install Genshin on SSD
In the case of HDD environment, the following problems are likely to occur.
- Slow loading
- Texture loading delay
- Stuttering
Just moving to an SSD can significantly improve the
experience.
Organize background apps
- Terminate unnecessary resident apps
- Turn off recording/distribution software
- Disable game booster system
Especially in an environment with 8GB of memory,
This alone will improve stability.
Additional measures if Genshin frequently crashes
Run file repair
Genshin Launcher has a
file integrity check function.
- Run repair before boot
- Be sure to check after updating
Corrupted files can
cause a crash.
Disable overlay function
- Turn off Discord overlay
- Disable GPU overlay
If you have a lot of crashes,
we recommend that you turn off everything and check.
Completely avoid using external tools/MOD
In Genshin, there are
very many cases of instability caused by external tools and mods.
It is not recommended to use it not only in terms of regulations but also in terms of
operation stability.
Recommended PC specs (comfortable play)
This is an example of how to play comfortably.
- CPU: Core i5 9th generation or later / Ryzen 5 or later
- GPU：GTX 1660 / RX 5600 Preason THIS RX
- Memory: 16GB
- Storage: SSD
With this configuration,
Full HD/medium to high settings will be more stable.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can you play Genshin on a laptop?
It is possible, but if you only have the built-in GPU, you will need to lower the settings significantly.
Why is FPS unstable?
The main causes are excessive settings, background load, and driver problems.
Is it okay to restart immediately after crashing?
If it crashes many times in a row, it is safer to lower the settings and restart.
Summary: Stability varies greatly depending on settings and environment
- Genshin PC version is more demanding than it looks
- Excessive settings and external interference can easily cause problems
- SSD conversion and configuration review are top priority
- External tools have high risks in terms of stability and regulations
In order to play Genshin comfortably,
It is more important to “stabilize” than “set it to high”.
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