{"id":31188,"date":"2026-05-28T12:44:53","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T12:44:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/?p=31188"},"modified":"2026-06-18T10:33:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T10:33:22","slug":"fix-fps-drops-in-cs2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/fix-fps-drops-in-cs2\/","title":{"rendered":"Fix FPS Drops in CS2 &#8211; Random or When Shooting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>FPS drops in CS2 can feel unpredictable and frustrating, especially when they happen during key fights or while spraying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike simple lag spikes caused by network issues, FPS drops are tied directly to your system\u2019s performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In CS2, these drops can appear randomly, during gunfights, or even when looking at specific effects like smoke or muzzle flash. This guide breaks down why they happen and how to fix them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n  :root {\n    --brand: #534ef9;\n    --brand-dark: #3a36a8;\n    --bg: #f9f9ff;\n    --radius: 12px;\n    --border: #e6e6f0;\n  }\n\n  .quick-nav-container {\n    font-family: \"Inter\", Arial, sans-serif;\n    background: var(--bg);\n    padding: 24px 28px;\n    border-radius: var(--radius);\n    border: 1px solid var(--border);\n    margin-bottom: 32px;\n    line-height: 1.65;\n    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);\n  }\n\n  .quick-nav-title {\n    margin: 0 0 20px;\n    font-size: 1.1rem;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    color: #111;\n    position: relative;\n    display: inline-block;\n  }\n\n  .quick-nav-title::after {\n    content: \"\";\n    position: absolute;\n    left: 0;\n    bottom: -6px;\n    width: 100%;\n    height: 3px;\n    border-radius: 2px;\n    background: var(--brand);\n  }\n\n  .quick-nav-container ul {\n    list-style: none;\n    padding: 0;\n    margin: 0;\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n    gap: 12px;\n  }\n\n  .quick-nav-container a {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 6px;\n    color: var(--brand);\n    font-weight: 600;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    transition: all 0.2s ease;\n  }\n\n  .quick-nav-container a::before {\n    content: \"\u2192\";\n    font-size: 0.8rem;\n    opacity: 0.6;\n    transition: transform 0.2s ease;\n  }\n\n  .quick-nav-container a:hover,\n  .quick-nav-container a:focus {\n    color: var(--brand-dark);\n    padding-left: 6px;\n  }\n\n  .quick-nav-container a:hover::before,\n  .quick-nav-container a:focus::before {\n    transform: translateX(2px);\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"quick-nav-container\" role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Page quick links\">\n  <div class=\"quick-nav-title\">On This Page<\/div>\n  <ul>\n    <li><a href=\"#quick-diagnosis-fps-drop-vs-other-cs2-performance-issues\">Quick Diagnosis &#8211; FPS Drop vs Other CS2 Performance Issues<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#why-does-cs2-fps-drop-randomly\">Why Does CS2 FPS Drop Randomly?<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#why-does-cs2-fps-drop-when-shooting\">Why Does CS2 FPS Drop When Shooting?<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#how-to-fix-cs2-fps-drops\">How to Fix CS2 FPS Drops<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#cs2-fps-drops-on-linux-and-mac\">CS2 FPS Drops on Linux and Mac<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#summary\">Summary<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#faqs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-c8443056-d6c6-4496-99c4-5b0dbbb5f722\"><div class=\"ub-button-container ub-button-full-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/csgo\/sell\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub-button-block-main  ub-button-full-width \" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #3a35fb; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #00499d; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\"><strong>Sell CS2 Skins on Tradeit.gg<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id='quick-diagnosis-fps-drop-vs-other-cs2-performance-issues'  id=\"boomdevs_1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Diagnosis &#8211; FPS Drop vs Other CS2 Performance Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/How-to-Equip-M4A4-in-CS2-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"fps drops in cs2\" class=\"wp-image-30106\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/How-to-Equip-M4A4-in-CS2.webp\" data-full-size=\"1920x1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/How-to-Equip-M4A4-in-CS2-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/How-to-Equip-M4A4-in-CS2-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/How-to-Equip-M4A4-in-CS2-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/How-to-Equip-M4A4-in-CS2-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/How-to-Equip-M4A4-in-CS2-1916x1080.webp 1916w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/How-to-Equip-M4A4-in-CS2.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Before fixing anything, it\u2019s important to confirm you\u2019re actually dealing with FPS drops and not network lag or <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/cs2-stuttering-fix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">stuttering<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FPS drops typically include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 26px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 42px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udcc9<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display:block; font-size:18px; color:#1565c0; margin-bottom:6px;\">Frame Rate Drops<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin:0;\">Sudden FPS decreases during gameplay, especially in fights or heavy action scenes.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #fff3e0; padding: 26px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 42px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83c\udfae<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display:block; font-size:18px; color:#ef6c00; margin-bottom:6px;\">Choppy Movement<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin:0;\">Stuttering or inconsistent motion even when your ping remains stable.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(33.33% - 20px); background: #ede7f6; padding: 26px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 42px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udd2b<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display:block; font-size:18px; color:#6a1b9a; margin-bottom:6px;\">Combat Drops<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin:0;\">Performance dips triggered specifically when shooting or using grenades and utilities.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Not to confuse with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #ffebee; padding: 26px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 42px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83c\udf10<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display:block; font-size:18px; color:#c62828; margin-bottom:6px;\">Network Issues<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin:0;\">High ping or packet loss affecting server communication and causing lag or delayed actions.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 26px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 42px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udcbe<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display:block; font-size:18px; color:#1565c0; margin-bottom:6px;\">Disk Loading Stutter<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin:0;\">Microstutter caused by asset streaming delays from storage devices during gameplay.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='why-does-cs2-fps-drop-randomly'  id=\"boomdevs_2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Does CS2 FPS Drop Randomly?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CS2 is heavily <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/is-cs2-cpu-or-gpu-intensive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">CPU and GPU dependent<\/a>, and performance can fluctuate due to several system-level causes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 1000px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #ede7f6; padding: 24px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83e\udde9<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display:block; font-size:18px; color:#6a1b9a; margin-bottom:6px;\">Engine-Level FPS Bug<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin:0;\">Even high-end PCs can experience FPS drops due to Source 2 engine optimization issues and map-dependent performance spikes.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #ffebee; padding: 24px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83c\udf21\ufe0f<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display:block; font-size:18px; color:#c62828; margin-bottom:6px;\">Thermal Throttling<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin:0;\">Overheating CPU or GPU can reduce performance automatically, causing sudden and repeated FPS drops.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 24px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83e\udde0<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display:block; font-size:18px; color:#1565c0; margin-bottom:6px;\">Background Load<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin:0;\">Browser tabs, overlays, and system services can consume CPU cycles and reduce in-game performance.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #fff3e0; padding: 24px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\u2699\ufe0f<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display:block; font-size:18px; color:#ef6c00; margin-bottom:6px;\">Shader Compilation Spikes<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin:0;\">Dynamic shader compilation can cause short FPS dips, especially after updates or driver changes.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 24px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display:block; font-size:18px; color:#2e7d32; margin-bottom:6px;\">GPU Driver Issues<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin:0;\">Outdated or corrupted drivers can lead to unstable frame pacing and inconsistent FPS performance.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='why-does-cs2-fps-drop-when-shooting'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Does CS2 FPS Drop When Shooting?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CS2-Weapon-Stats-2-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"cs2 fps drops\" class=\"wp-image-24564\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CS2-Weapon-Stats-2.webp\" data-full-size=\"1920x1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CS2-Weapon-Stats-2-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CS2-Weapon-Stats-2-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CS2-Weapon-Stats-2-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CS2-Weapon-Stats-2-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CS2-Weapon-Stats-2-1916x1080.webp 1916w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CS2-Weapon-Stats-2.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>FPS drops during shooting are usually tied to real-time <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/best-cs2-settings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">rendering of effects and physics calculations<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #ffebee; padding: 26px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 42px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udca5<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display:block; font-size:18px; color:#c62828; margin-bottom:6px;\">Particle &#038; Muzzle Effects<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin:0;\">Every shot produces sparks, smoke, and particle effects that can temporarily overload GPU performance in combat.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #ede7f6; padding: 26px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 42px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83c\udf11<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display:block; font-size:18px; color:#6a1b9a; margin-bottom:6px;\">Dynamic Shadow Rendering<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin:0;\">Muzzle flashes and player movement generate real-time shadows that can cause sudden FPS spikes in close fights.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='how-to-fix-cs2-fps-drops'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Fix CS2 FPS Drops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 1000px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 24px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\u2699\ufe0f<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display:block; font-size:18px; color:#1565c0; margin-bottom:6px;\">Disable HAGS<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin:0;\">Turning off Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling can improve frame consistency by reducing scheduling overhead.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #fff3e0; padding: 24px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83e\udde9<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display:block; font-size:18px; color:#ef6c00; margin-bottom:6px;\">Clean GPU Drivers<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin:0;\">Perform a clean driver install to remove corrupted files and ensure optimal GPU performance.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #ede7f6; padding: 24px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\ude80<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display:block; font-size:18px; color:#6a1b9a; margin-bottom:6px;\">Optimize Launch Options<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin:0;\">Use CS2 launch options to reduce unnecessary background rendering and stabilize performance.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 24px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83c\udfaf<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display:block; font-size:18px; color:#2e7d32; margin-bottom:6px;\">Lower Effects &#038; Shadows<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin:0;\">Reducing particle effects and shadow quality can significantly reduce FPS spikes during fights.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #fce4ec; padding: 24px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\u26a1<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display:block; font-size:18px; color:#c2185b; margin-bottom:6px;\">High Performance Mode<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin:0;\">Set Windows power plan to High Performance to prevent CPU downclocking during gameplay.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #fff8e1; padding: 24px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83e\udde0<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display:block; font-size:18px; color:#f9a825; margin-bottom:6px;\">Precompile Shaders<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin:0;\">Allow CS2 to fully load shaders before matches to avoid in-game stuttering.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e0f2f1; padding: 24px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\uded1<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display:block; font-size:18px; color:#00695c; margin-bottom:6px;\">Disable Game Features<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin:0;\">Turn off Windows Game Mode and Xbox Game Bar to reduce background interference.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #ffebee; padding: 24px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83e\uddf9<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display:block; font-size:18px; color:#b71c1c; margin-bottom:6px;\">Close Background Apps<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin:0;\">Shut down unnecessary programs like browsers, launchers, and recording software.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='cs2-fps-drops-on-linux-and-mac'  id=\"boomdevs_5\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">CS2 FPS Drops on Linux and Mac<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On Linux, performance issues often stem from Proton compatibility layers or Vulkan shader caching. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/cs2-on-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Mac systems<\/a> (where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.counter-strike.net\/cs2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">CS2<\/a> support is limited or unofficial depending on setup), performance is more sensitive to thermal limits and driver optimization. In both cases, shader caching and background load are key factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='summary'  id=\"boomdevs_6\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CS2 <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/how-to-improve-fps-in-cs2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">FPS<\/a> drops can happen for many reasons, from shader compilation spikes to overheating or background processes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drops during shooting are usually tied to particle effects and dynamic rendering load. 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