Paradoxically, raising your resolution or "Frame Scaling" can shift the load from the CPU to the GPU, stabilizing frames.
Optionally, delete the citizen folder and replace it with a if you are on a budget build. 2. Balance CPU & GPU (Fixing Bottlenecks) FiveM [GTA 5] - How to Remove FPS Drops & Bottl...
Over time, FiveM downloads gigabytes of server-side assets that can cause stuttering. Balance CPU & GPU (Fixing Bottlenecks) Over time,
Limit your FPS to 3 frames below your monitor’s refresh rate (e.g., 141 FPS for 144Hz) using the NVIDIA Control Panel or AMD Software. The GTA engine becomes unstable above 188 FPS. 3. Windows System Optimizations Ensure Windows isn't starving your game of resources. stabilizing frames. Optionally
To eliminate FPS drops and fix bottlenecks in FiveM, you need to balance the load between your CPU and GPU while clearing out cache build-up that accumulates from joining various servers. 1. Clear FiveM Cache & Data
If your CPU is at 100% while your GPU is low, your CPU is bottlenecking the game.
Delete the data folder (you will need to log back into your CFX account afterward).