How to increase FPS on Xiaomi: from basic settings to hidden chips

Have you noticed that games on your Xiaomi are getting slow and interface animations are twitching? The reason is often low frames per second (FPS). Even the flagship Redmi K70 or POCO F6 Pro models can lose smoothness due to incorrect settings, overheating or background processes. In this article, we will discuss 10 proven ways to increase FPS — from obvious MIUI tweaks to hidden parameters for power users.

It's important to understand that FPS is not just about hardware, but software optimization. For example, Xiaomi artificially limits performance in some modes to save battery, and we'll show you how to remove these restrictions without root rights and brick risk of the device using official tools and secure workarounds.

1. Incorporating performance mode into MIUI

The standard MIUI mode focuses on the balance between performance and autonomy. To unlock maximum CPU power, switch to performance mode:

1. Open Settings → Battery and Performance.
2. Select Performance Mode (on some models – High Performance).
3. Confirm the selection and restart the device.

⚠️ Warning: This mode increases battery heat and consumption, and only use it during games or resource-intensive tasks.

On the POCO F5 and Redmi Note 13 Pro+, this mode unlocks additional CPU cores and increases the clock speed of the GPU. For example, in Genshin Impact, FPS gains can reach 15-20% at 1080p resolution.

2. Optimization of graphics settings in games

Many games automatically select graphics settings that are not always optimal for your device.

• 🎨 Permission: install 720p or 900p instead 1080p (if the game supports).
• 🌑 Shadows: Turn off or reduce quality - they are heavy loads GPU.
• 💎 Particle effects: minimize (explosion, smoke, precipitation).
• 🔄 Frame rate: If you have an option, select 60 FPS 30 FPS (Even if the quality of the graphics is down).

💡 Useful advice: in games with support 120 Hz (such as Fortnite or Free Fire) enable this option in the display settings (Settings) → Screen. → Refrequency updates. However, note that this will reduce battery life on the 30-40%.

3. Cleaning background processes and cache

MIUI is known for aggressive memory management, but sometimes background processes eat away at resources needed for gaming.

For deep cleaning, use Game Turbo mode (available on most Xiaomi devices):

1. Open Settings → Special features → Game Turbo
2. Activate the mode and add the game to the list.
3. Enable the options of Memory Cleanup and Notification Lock.

⚠️ Warning: Do not clear the cache of system applications (e.g. com.miui.home) – this can cause malfunctions MIUI.

4. Set developer parameters for FPS

Hidden developer settings allow you to fine-tune animation and rendering, so you can activate them:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Click on the MIUI version 7 times (you will be notified that you are a developer).
3. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.

Now change the following parameters:

• ⚡ Animation: Set all three parameters (Scope of window animation, Scope of transition animation, Animator Duration Scale) on 0.5x or turn off (Off.).
• 🖥️ GPU-Acceleration: Enable Forced Use GPU (It can cause artifacts in some applications!).
• 🔄 Limiting background processes: set a maximum of 2 processes.

On Xiaomi 14 and Redmi K60 Ultra, these settings give an increase in FPS in the menu and interface animations, but do not affect games, since they use their own rendering engines.

5. Update MIUI and GPU drivers

Graphics performance is directly dependent on the firmware version and drivers.

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → System update.
2. If you have an update, install it (preferably via Wi-Fi).
3. To manually check GPU drivers, use the command: adb shell dumpsys gpu In the output, find the Driver version bar and compare it with the latest versions on the Qualcomm website (for Snapdragon) or Mediatek (for Dimensity).

💡 Key conclusion: after updating, reset the graphics settings in games - sometimes new drivers work better with default parameters.

6. disable MIUI Optimization and unnecessary services

MIUI Optimization is an add-on over Android that controls memory and processes, and disabling it can free up resources for gaming, but it has side effects.

1. Activate Developer Settings (see Section 4).
2. Find the MIUI Optimization option and turn it off.
3. Reset the device.

⚠️ Attention: After disconnection, it may stop working:

• MIUI navigation gestures;
• Dark theme in some applications;
• Game Turbo feature.

To get it back, turn on MIUI Optimization again and reboot.

Also, disable unnecessary system services:

• 📡 Mi Cloud Sync: Settings → Accounts. → Mi Cloud → Synchronization;
• 📍 Geolocation Services: Settings → Confidentiality → Location;
• 🔊 Xiao's voice assistant AI: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Xiao AI.

7. Use of third-party utilities for overclocking (only for experienced!)

If standard methods don't work, you can try specialized tools. Careful: this can lead to overheating or unstable operation!

• 🔧 Kernel Adiutor (requires root): allows you to overclock CPU/GPU and set up governor.
• 🎮 GFX Tool: optimizes graphics settings for specific games (works without root).
• ⚙️ SetCPU: manual clock setting (for advanced users only).

Example of settings in GFX Tool for PUBG Mobile:

• Set the resolution: 1280×720;
• Select the rendering mode: OpenGL;
• Activate the Force 60 FPS option.

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Before using third-party utilities, back up your data through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset. In case of a failure, this will help restore the system.

8. Hardware methods: cooling and battery

Overheating is the main enemy of high FPS. At temperatures above 45°C, the processor begins trottling.

• ❄️ Use a cooling stand (e.g. Black Shark FunCooler Pro).
• 🔋 Play with the battery charge 40-80% — At low or full charge, the device limits performance.
• 🧊 Put the heat on the back cover (helps you to do so) POCO X6 Pro and Redmi. K50).
• 🚫 Do not play in the sun or in stuffy rooms.

To monitor the temperature, use the AIDA64 app or the built-in monitor in Game Turbo.

• CPU: above 70°C – trottling begins
• GPU: above 65°C – FPS drop by 30-50%
• Battery: above 45°C – the risk of battery degradation.

FAQ: Frequent questions about increasing FPS on Xiaomi