Measure one repeatable scene before changing settings. If the graphics card is fully used, lower resolution scaling or the heaviest graphics settings one at a time. If GPU use stays low while FPS is poor, close background work and check the processor, memory, and current Siege X requirements.
Before you continue
MeasureUse the same map, camera position, and FPS display.
Change oneLower one setting, then repeat the same test.
Keep the winnerKeep only changes that produce a clear improvement.
Compare the processor, graphics card, memory, Windows version, and free SSD space with Ubisoft's current Siege X targets. Hardware below the listed target can limit the result even after settings are lowered.
If you launch the game through Steam, open Steam > Settings > In Game and choose a Performance Overlay level. A single FPS value is enough for the first test.
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Create a repeatable test
Use a training area or another scene you can repeat safely. Stand in the same place, face the same direction, and note the FPS for about 30 seconds. Do not compare a quiet menu with a busy match.
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Lower resolution scaling first
Open the game's display or graphics settings and reduce render scaling or output resolution by one step. This lowers the number of pixels the graphics card must draw. Repeat the same scene and keep the change only if it clearly helps.
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Reduce graphics load one setting at a time
Lower shadows, reflections, ambient effects, or texture quality one step at a time. Watch video-memory use as well as FPS. Ubisoft notes that excessive video-memory demand can hurt performance.
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Check whether the processor is the limit
If GPU use is well below its maximum while FPS remains low, lowering graphics further may not help. Close browser tabs, recording tools, downloads, and other background work, then repeat the same test.
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Update the graphics driver and restart
Install the current driver from NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, or the laptop maker, then restart Windows. Do not use a third-party driver updater.
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Verify the game files
In Steam, open the game's Properties > Installed Files > Verify integrity of game files. In Ubisoft Connect, use the game's Properties or Manage menu and choose Verify files. Test before reinstalling the whole game.
If FPS falls only during downloads, streaming, or recording, pause those tasks and retest before lowering more settings.
If the laptop uses integrated graphics, use Windows Graphics settings or the laptop maker's documented performance mode to select the high-performance GPU.
If the game is smooth in training but not online, check latency and packet loss separately. Network lag and low FPS are different problems.
ⓘ Sources and verification
Checked against official documentation on . Scope: Rainbow Six Siege X on Windows.
The written steps follow the current official pages linked below. The saved video is an older walkthrough and may show different labels.
