Gaming tweaks optimize the Windows render pipeline and remove background capture overhead.
Why it matters
The biggest wins for most users: disable Game DVR + enable Hardware GPU Scheduling. Game DVR records in the background and costs FPS in every title, even when you don't use it.
Available tweaks
| Tweak | Tier | Risk | Recommended | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware-accelerated GPU Scheduling | Free | Safe | Yes | GPU schedules its own work — lower latency and higher FPS. |
| Enable Windows Game Mode | Free | Safe | Yes | Prioritizes system resources for your active game. |
| Disable Game DVR | Free | Safe | Yes | Stops background recording that costs FPS in every game. |
| Disable Xbox Game Bar capture | Free | Safe | Yes | Disables Game Bar background capture overlay. |
| Disable fullscreen optimizations | Pro | Safe | Yes | True exclusive fullscreen with less input lag. |
| MMCSS GPU priority for games | Pro | Advanced | Yes | Raises GPU and CPU priority for the Games task category. |
| Disable Xbox services | Pro | Advanced | No | Stops Xbox background services not needed for most games. |
How to apply
Open IRIS Tweaks → Optimizations → Gaming. Toggle individual tweaks or use Dashboard → Optimize now for all recommended tweaks in your tier.