Xiaomi’s Optimization for Games: 12 Steps to Maximum FPS stability

Xiaomi is one of the most popular brands among gamers, thanks to its combination of powerful hardware and affordable prices. K70 pro POCO F6 They often do not work at full capacity due to factory restrictions. MIUI. In this article, we will analyze how to squeeze the most out of your smartphone for games: from overclocking the processor to fine-tuning the graphics and cooling.

Many users mistakenly think that it is enough to install and run a game for good gameplay. In practice, even the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 can “slow down” due to incorrect power saving, overheating or background settings. We tested more than 20 Xiaomi models and identified key parameters that affect performance in games.

Important: Optimization requires a balance between performance and wear. Some methods (e.g. overclocking) GPU) You can shorten the life of the battery or the processor, and you make all the changes at your own risk!

Activation of the performance mode in MIUI

The first thing to do is to enable hidden performance mode in the settings. MIUI. This mode disables background restrictions for games and allocates more resources CPU/GPU.

How to turn on:

• 🔧 Go to Settings. → About the phone and 7 times click on the version MIUI, to activate the developer modes.
• 📱 Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
• ⚡ Find Performance Mode and select Extreme Performance Mode.
• 🔄 Restart the device to apply changes.

Some models (e.g. Redmi Note 13 Pro)+) this paragraph may be called MIUI Optimization – it must be turned off so that the system does not limit background processes.

⚠️ Warning: Extreme performance increases the heat of the device 15-20%. Use it only during gaming sessions and turn it off after.

2. Customize graphics through Game Turbo

Game Turbo is Xiaomi's proprietary utility for optimizing games. It allows you to fine-tune FPS, permission and even blocking notifications while playing. However, by default many features are hidden.

How to unlock all options:

• 🎮 Launch Game Turbo (Icon in the App Menu).
• 🔍 In the upper right corner, click on three dots and select Lab Settings.
• 📊 Activate the items: Show FPS (To monitor performance Allow resolution change Sensor optimization (reduces touch delays)
• 🎯 For each game, you can set up a separate profile. For example, for Genshin Impact, set the resolution: 90% and FPS: 60, and for PUBG Mobile - Permission: HD and FPS: 90.

On models with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (for example, Xiaomi 14) in the Game Turbo, hidden Pro Tuning mode is available, which allows you to manually set the clock frequency. GPU. To activate it, hold the button. FPS within 5 seconds.

Enable the laboratory mode|

Install FPS-limit 5-10% below-maximum|

Turn off background notifications |

Activate sensor optimization-->

Overclocking of the processor and GPU (advanced)

If you don't have the standard settings, you can manually overclock the processor and the graphics amplifier. FPS on 10-25%, but increases the heat and battery consumption.

To accelerate, you'll need:

• 📱 Root access (or unlocked bootloader).
• 🛠️ Kernel Auditor or FrancoKernel Manager.
• 🌡️ Thermopaste (for models with passive cooling).

Step-by-step:

1. Install Kernel Auditor from 4PDA.
2. Go to section. CPU and set: Maximum frequency for large cores: +10 percent of the standard. Minimum frequency: 1.5 GHz (to avoid drawdowns).

GPU

150-200 MHz

Save the profile and restart the device.

⚠️ Note: Overclocking on Dimensity processors (e.g. Redmi) K60 Ultra can cause trottling (automatic frequency reduction) after 10 minutes of play!

4. Optimizing cooling: from thermal paste to coolers

Overheating is a major problem in gaming smartphones, with temperatures above 45.°C processor begins trottling (reducing frequencies), which leads to a drop FPS. Consider cooling methods from the simplest to the most extreme.

Budgetary methods (up to 500) ₽):

• ❄️ Remove the case during the game - it blocks the heat sink.
• 🧊 Use a gel cooler (e.g. Baseus Cooling Gel Pad).
• 🪟 Play in a room with a temperature not higher than 22°C.

Advanced methods (1000-3000 ₽):

• 💨 Active cooler with USB-Type-C (e.g. Black Shark FunCooler Pro).
• 🔧 Replacement of thermopaste (relevant to the POCO F5, Redmi K50).
• 🛡️ Thermoslap on the memory chip and modem (requires disassembly).

For models with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T Pro) critically monitor the temperature of the modem - it warms more strongly CPU. Use the app. AIDA64 Monitoring the temperature of individual components.

5. Battery setup for long gaming sessions

Games quickly put down the battery, and frequent charging cycles shorten its lifespan.The optimal balance is 80% of the charge during play and turning off fast charging.

How to set up:

• 🔋 Enable Optimized Charging in Settings → Battery.
• ⚡ Turn off Fast Charging in Settings → Battery → Charging settings.
• 📉 Set a charge limit of 80% with AccuBattery (requires root).
• 🔄 Use wired charging while playing - wireless heats your phone 10-15°C more.

For models with a battery 5000+ mAh (e.g., mAh, POCO X6 Pro) you can activate Ultra Battery Saver mode for background processes, but not for the game - this will reduce the number of times you play. FPS.

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If you play more 2 For hours at a time, reduce the screen brightness to 60% And you turn off the adaptive lighting, which will reduce the heat of the display and save you money. 15-20% charge.

6. Hidden settings MIUI gamer

MIUI hides many useful features that can be activated through the codes of the engineering menu or ADB. Here are the most effective:

Disabling the restriction FPS:

adb shell settings put global force_high_refresh_rate 1


adb shell settings put global peak_refresh_rate 120

Increased priority of the game:

adb shell am start -n com.miui.securitycenter/.perf.PerformanceModeActivity

Shutdown MIUI Optimization (removes lags):

adb shell settings put global miui_optimization_disabled 1

After applying these commands, restart the device. For models on Android 14 (such as Xiaomi 14 Ultra), additional confirmation may be required in Settings. → Annexes → Special access.

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Teams. ADB reset after updating MIUI. Save them in a notebook and use them again after updates.

7. Network optimization: reducing ping and lag

Even on a powerful smartphone, the game can be "lacked" due to Internet problems.

For Wi-Fi:

• 📶 Use the 5GHz band (less interference).
• 🔗 Turn it on. WPA3 router-setting.
• 🎯 Set Traffic Priority for Games in Settings → Wi-Fi → Additionally. → QoS.

For mobile Internet:

• 📡 Just turn on the mode. LTE (turn off 5G, weak).
• 🔄 Use Cloudflare WARP to reduce ping (tuning through 1.1.1.1).
• 📱 B Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Type of network Select Only 4G.

For PUBG Mobile and Call of Duty: Mobile is critical for stable ping. If it "jumps," try connecting via VPN with the nearest server (for example, ProtonVPN with a server in Moscow).

8. fine-tuning of sensor and response

Touch latency can cost you a shooter win, and Xiaomi can reduce it by using hidden settings:

Optimization methods:

• 🎯 Game Turbo. → Lab settings enable Sensor Optimization and set Sensitivity: High.
• 🔧 Through ADB The command is: adb shell settings put system. pointer_location 1 (Shows the delay of touches in real time).
• 🖥️ For Redmi. K60 Pro and newer available 240 Hz sensor survey mode (included in screen settings) → Additionally).

To test the response, use the Touch Latency Test — 40-60 ms. If the delay is higher 80 Ms., check:

- Is the energy saving mode on?

- Does the processor overheat (use) CPU Monitor).

Do you use a case with magnets (they interfere with the operation of the digitizer).

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Xiaomi. 13T Pro and POCO F5 Pro sensor delay by default - 70 ms. After optimization, it can be reduced to 45 ms.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi’s optimization for gaming