hp victus s1010nt micro stuttering problem

[SeloSen]

Hello, I have an HP Victus S1010NT laptop with a Ryzen 7 8845HS processor, GTX 4060 graphics card, and 32 GB of RAM. I'm experiencing micro stuttering , especially in PUBG and Days Gone. I've uninstalled and reinstalled the graphics card drivers, but it hasn't solved the problem. I would be very grateful if you could help me find a solution. I use my computer in both discrete and performance modes.There are no heating issues; I bought it about 5 months ago.

[Deep_World]

Hi @SeloSen,
 
Welcome to the HP Support Community!

Thanks for reaching out!

 I  understand how  micro stuttering can be when you’re trying to enjoy your games. It’s great to hear that your HP Victus is running cool and that you’ve already tried reinstalling the graphics drivers  that’s a solid first step. Let’s work together to narrow this down further.

Here are a few   steps you can try in the meantime:

1. Update BIOS and chipset drivers: Visit HP Support and ensure your BIOS and AMD chipset drivers are up to date, as these can directly impact system stability.
2. Check Windows Game Mode: Make sure Game Mode is enabled in Windows settings, and disable unnecessary background apps while gaming.
3. Adjust NVIDIA Control Panel: Set “Preferred refresh rate” to “Highest available” and enable “Low Latency Mode” for smoother frame pacing.
4. Switch between hybrid and discrete GPU: Since you mentioned using both discrete and performance modes, try locking the system to discrete GPU only for testing.
5. Check for Windows updates: Sometimes micro stuttering is linked to OS-level optimizations, so keeping Windows fully updated is important.
6. Run a clean boot: This helps identify if third-party software is interfering with performance.

Also let me know if the stuttering happens only in certain games or across all titles?

In addition to the troubleshooting steps I mentioned earlier, I’d also recommend checking out this HP Community thread:  HP Victus stuttering - Click here .

I hope this helps. 

 

[SeloSen]

In PUBG, I'm locking it at 125 fps, but sometimes it drops to around 110; it constantly fluctuates. In Blazing Sails, I'm locking it at 144 fps, but I can only get a maximum of 120 fps.

[SeloSen]

I think I understand the problem completely. In discrete mode, GPU usage is lower than CPU usage, putting a lot of load on the CPU, which is causing stuttering. Do you have any suggested solutions? Thank you.

[Deep_World · Accepted solution]

Hi @SeloSen,
 

Thank you for sharing those details. Based on your description, it does sound like the CPU is being stressed more heavily than the GPU in discrete mode, which can lead to micro stuttering and frame fluctuations.

Lets try the below steps to help balance performance and reduce stutter on your HP Victus s1010nt.

1.Update BIOS and Chipset Drivers

Outdated BIOS or AMD chipset drivers can cause CPU/GPU imbalance and stuttering.

Visit HP Support → Drivers & Software → Enter your product model

Download and install the latest BIOS update

Update AMD chipset drivers

Restart system after installation

2.Enable Windows Game Mode

Game Mode prioritizes gaming resources and reduces background interference.

Go to Settings → Gaming → Game Mode

Toggle Game Mode ON

Disable unnecessary background apps

3.Adjust NVIDIA Control Panel Settings

Optimizing GPU settings can improve frame pacing.

Open NVIDIA Control Panel → Manage 3D Settings

Set Preferred refresh rate to Highest available

Enable Low Latency Mode

Apply changes

4.Test Discrete GPU Lock

Locking to discrete GPU ensures consistent GPU usage and reduces CPU bottleneck.

Open HP Omen Gaming Hub → Performance Control

Switch from Hybrid to Discrete GPU only

Restart system and test games

5.Check Windows Updates

Go to Settings → Windows Update

Install all pending updates

Restart system after updates

6.Run a Clean Boot

Clean boot helps detect if third-party apps are interfering with performance.

Press Win + R → type msconfig → Enter

Under Services, check Hide all Microsoft services

Disable all remaining services

Restart system and test games
 

I hope this helps.

[SeloSen]

After formatting Windows, I downloaded the chipset driver from the AMD website, updated the BIOS, and my Nvidia settings are the same as you suggested. When using game mode or performance mode, CPU usage is higher. All updates are complete, and after this, I noticed that I get much more stable performance in PUBG with the hybrid GPU in balanced mode. Could the GPU be faulty? Thanks for your help

[Deep_World]

Hi @SeloSen,
 

Thank you for sharing those detailed steps with us. I appreciate the effort you’ve taken to update the BIOS, install the latest AMD chipset drivers, and configure your NVIDIA settings. It’s great to hear that you’re experiencing more stable performance in PUBG when using the hybrid GPU in balanced mode  that indicates your system is functioning as expected after the updates.

Higher CPU usage in game or performance modes can be normal, as those settings are designed to push the hardware for maximum responsiveness. The fact that balanced mode is giving you smoother results suggests that your system is distributing resources more efficiently there. Based on what you’ve described, it doesn’t immediately point to a faulty GPU. A failing GPU would typically show clear signs such as artifacting (visual glitches), crashes, or inability to run games at all, rather than simply different performance behaviour across modes.

If you're all set, please mark this post as 'Accepted Solution' so I can do a virtual happy dance! 

If you need anything else, I'm all ears (or rather, all text). Just let me know! 

You're awesome, and I'm honored to have been your go-to guide today! 

Stay fantastic, and have an amazing day ahead! 

Best Regards,

Deep_World