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VSync and frame pacing: why do games stutter even at high FPS?
Answer
Stutter often comes from inconsistent frame times (poor frame pacing), not low FPS.
Causes:
- GC spikes
- Asset streaming hitches
- CPU/GPU synchronization stalls
Fix by smoothing workloads, preloading/streaming assets carefully, avoiding frequent allocations, and using profiling tools for frame-time breakdown.
Related Topics
PerformanceRenderingProfiling