HP Victus 16 Core i7-13700H FPS Drops in Games Fix
HP Victus 16 · Core i7-13700H · NVIDIA RTX 4060 · Windows 11
Switch to High Performance mode in HP OMEN Gaming Hub Most effective
Open HP OMEN Gaming Hub (or HP Command Center) and switch the performance mode to Performance or Extended Performance. The Balanced mode throttles the Core i7-13700H and NVIDIA RTX 4060 to reduce fan noise, which directly causes the FPS drops seen in demanding games on the HP Victus 16.
Update the NVIDIA driver from HP Support
Go to HP Support, find the Victus 16 (Core i7-13700H), and download the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 driver. Install and restart. Generic NVIDIA drivers from the NVIDIA website may not include HP-specific optimizations for the thermal and power management system on the Victus 16 that prevent FPS drops.
Set the NVIDIA GPU as preferred for games
Open NVIDIA Control Panel → Manage 3D settings → Program Settings. Add the game executable and set Preferred graphics processor to High-performance NVIDIA processor. If the game runs on the Intel iGPU instead of the RTX 4060, performance will be significantly lower.
Check for thermal throttling
Download MSI Afterburner or HWiNFO64 and monitor GPU and CPU temperatures while gaming. If the Core i7-13700H exceeds 95°C or the RTX 4060 exceeds 85°C, thermal throttling is causing FPS drops. Clean the laptop vents with compressed air and ensure it is on a hard flat surface with adequate airflow.
Enable NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible
In NVIDIA Control Panel under Set up G-SYNC, enable G-SYNC Compatible for the Victus 16 display. Then in games, enable V-Sync or set a frame cap slightly below the panel refresh rate. This eliminates FPS drop artifacts caused by frame time variance that appear as stuttering even when average FPS is high.
Disable Xbox Game Bar and background app recording
Go to Settings → Gaming → Xbox Game Bar and toggle it off. Also go to Settings → Gaming → Captures and disable background recording. These consume GPU and CPU encode resources during gaming, contributing to FPS drops that are most noticeable during GPU-heavy scenes.
Aziz, Petaling Jaya: “My HP Victus 16 had massive FPS drops in every game. Switching to Performance mode in HP OMEN Gaming Hub and disabling Xbox Game Bar recording bumped my average FPS significantly.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the max TGP of the RTX 4060 in the HP Victus 16?
The NVIDIA RTX 4060 Laptop GPU in the HP Victus 16 has a TGP (Total Graphics Power) of up to 140W with Dynamic Boost. In Balanced mode, the TGP may be limited to 80–100W. Switching to Performance mode in HP OMEN Gaming Hub allows the full 140W TGP, providing maximum GPU performance.
Does the HP Victus 16 have a 144Hz or 165Hz display?
The HP Victus 16 is available with a 144Hz FHD display as standard. Some configurations include a 165Hz IPS panel. Check Settings → System → Display → Advanced display to see the available refresh rates and ensure the display is running at its maximum rate for the smoothest gaming experience.
Should I use battery-powered mode or plugged-in mode for gaming on the HP Victus 16?
Always plug in the HP Victus 16 for gaming. On battery power, the RTX 4060 operates at significantly reduced TGP to conserve battery life, resulting in major FPS drops compared to plugged-in performance. The Windows power plan also affects CPU clock speed on battery.
Can overheating cause permanent FPS drops on the HP Victus 16?
Repeated severe overheating can degrade thermal paste quality over time, worsening heat dissipation and making FPS drops more frequent. Regular maintenance including cleaning the heatsink vents and replacing thermal paste (typically every 2–3 years of heavy gaming use) prevents this. Monitor temperatures with HWiNFO64 during gaming sessions.
Ryan holds a Computer Science degree and has over 20 years of hands-on experience with PC hardware, software, and driver troubleshooting. He is the author behind softwaredriverdownload.com, where he helps everyday users fix driver issues quickly and accurately. Ryan has personally tested most of the fixes on this site across a range of Windows 10 and Windows 11 machines.
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