17.9
ARC Raiders Config Tuner is a free graphical tool for changing ARC Raiders graphics settings in the game's local configuration file.
Free planOpen sourceLinuxSelf-hostedWindows
Best Graphics Optimisers in 2026
Graphics optimisers help tune game or display settings on a computer or phone. Use this list to compare where a tool runs and its pricing model. For Android, check the individual listing for a native app and its supported features. Other entries run on Windows, Linux, web, self-hosted systems or iOS, so match the tool to your device.
27.6
Razer Game Clips is a gameplay recording feature built into Razer Cortex for capturing and viewing highlights.
Free planAndroidiOSAPI
37.5
Smart Game Booster is Windows software that combines game routing with PC optimization to reduce lag and improve gaming performance.
Free planWindows
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Gaming Optimizer
Gaming Optimizer is a free, open-source Windows app that manages CPU affinity for games and background processes.
Free planWindows7.4Free plan - 5
NVIDIA ShadowPlay
NVIDIA ShadowPlay is a free Windows companion app for PC gamers and creators.
Free planWindows7.4Free plan - 6
TargetFPS
TargetFPS is a free web tool that recommends graphics settings for individual games based on a player’s hardware and desired framerate.
Free planWeb7.4Free plan - 7
Magpie
Magpie is a free, open-source window upscaling tool for Windows, supporting both fullscreen and windowed scaling.
Free planWindows7.3Free plan - 8
7.3From $18.95 a year - 9
SteelSeries Moments
SteelSeries Moments is a free Windows application for capturing and editing gameplay clips.
Free planWindows7.1Free plan - 10
Intel VTune Profiler
Intel VTune Profiler analyzes application and system performance to help developers locate bottlenecks across AI, HPC, cloud, IoT, media, and storage workloads.
Free planLinuxSelf-hostedWindows7.0Free plan - 11
Optimizationmaxxing
Optimizationmaxxing is a Windows utility for adjusting gaming PCs, with diagnostics that help players compare system conditions before and after changes.
Free planWindows7.0$8 one-time - 12
PULSE
PULSE is a Windows utility that monitors hardware and adjusts system settings for gaming.
Free planWindows7.0From $29.99 a year - 13
FrameCoach
FrameCoach recommends game graphics settings using a user's GPU, CPU, game, and target frame rate, and estimates how each setting affects FPS.
Free planWebWindows6.7Free plan - 14
Hone
Hone is Windows software that brings supported game, GPU, and Windows settings into one app for gaming PC optimization.
Free planWindows6.7Free plan - 15
DisplayMagician
DisplayMagician is a free Windows utility that applies display and sound settings for a game or application from a shortcut, then can restore the…
Free planWindows6.6Free plan - 16
GameShift
GameShift detects when games launch on Windows, applies system-level optimizations for each title, and aims to restore settings when the game closes.
Free planWindows6.6Free plan - 17
Settings For Games
Settings For Games is a web service and portable Windows app for browsing, copying, and sharing community graphics configurations for PC games.
Free planWebWindows6.6Free plan - 18
CorePin
CorePin is a free utility for adjusting CPU behavior separately for Windows games.
Free planWindows6.6Free plan - 19
Feral GameMode
Feral GameMode is a free Linux daemon and library that lets games request temporary changes to the host operating system or game process.
Free planLinuxSelf-hosted6.4Free plan - 20
NVIDIA Profile Inspector
NVIDIA Profile Inspector is a free, open-source Windows utility for editing NVIDIA driver profiles through the NVIDIA Driver Settings API.
Free planWindows6.4Free plan - 21
Wise Game Booster
Wise Game Booster is a free Windows utility for managing settings and background activity that may affect gaming performance.
Free planWindows6.4Free plan - 22
Norton Mobile Security
Norton Mobile Security is paid internet-security software for Android and iOS, with the listed plan covering one mobile device at $29.99 a year on renewal.
AndroidiOS6.4From $29.99 a year - 23
GameOptimizer
GameOptimizer is a free web tool that recommends PC graphics settings from a selected game, GPU, CPU, and system RAM.
Free planWeb6.3Free plan - 24
optimizerDuck
optimizerDuck is a free, GPL-3.0 open-source Windows optimizer focused on performance, privacy, and simplicity.
Free planWindows6.3Free plan - 25
GameGain
GameGain is Windows desktop software intended to tune PC game performance, frames per second, and smoothness.
Windows6.3
Choosing well
Check Android support
Android is one platform represented in this category, but support varies by tool. Open the individual listing to confirm that it has an Android app and check what the app covers.
If there is no Android app, look for a web option or a version for another platform you use.
Match the platform
Listed tools can run on Windows, Linux, the web, self-hosted systems or iOS. Choose a version that fits your phone, tablet or computer before comparing other details.
Review the pricing model
Free plans, freemium pricing and free trials are available across the category. Read the pricing note for the tool you are considering and check what remains available after a trial.
Check the code and licence
Open-source code is available from tools in this category. If you need to read, change or self-host the code, check the project's licence and setup requirements first.
Look at freshness
Freshness is part of the ranking basis. Check the project's current documentation and update information before choosing a tool for a changing game or graphics setup.
Questions people ask
Is there an Android app for these graphics optimisers?
Android is one supported platform in this category, but availability varies by tool. Check the individual listing for a native Android app and its supported features.
Can I use a graphics optimiser on Linux?
Linux support is represented in the category. Confirm the individual listing before installing, because platform coverage differs between tools.
Are open-source graphics optimisers available?
Yes. Open-source code is offered by tools in this category. Review the licence before modifying code or setting up a self-hosted copy.
Do these tools offer free plans or trials?
Free plans, freemium pricing and free trials are offered by tools in the category. Check the pricing model and note for the tool you want.
Can I self-host a graphics optimiser?
Self-hosted software is represented in the category. Check the individual listing for self-hosting support, setup details and licence terms.