The most impactful change you can make is switching to .

Check this box to prevent the game from downloading textures while you play, which often causes stutters.

Keep this at 100% if possible, but lowering it to 75% can provide a massive FPS boost on very weak systems.

Turn both Off to eliminate lag and visual stutter. Epic Games Launcher Tweaks

Set to Medium or Low . While "Epic" helps with visibility, it is demanding on older hardware.

Always use Fullscreen for the lowest input delay and best performance.