When the cache becomes corrupted or cluttered, it causes stuttering and performance degradation during gaming sessions. Regularly clearing the NVIDIA shader cache can help resolve these stuttering and performance issues, providing a much smoother experience while gaming.
1. Delete the NVIDIA DXCache and GLCache Folders
The cache in these folders stores graphic files, which can become outdated or corrupted over time. By deleting the data in these folders, you force your system to rebuild new shader and rendering data the next time you run a game.
2. Use the Disk Clean-up Tool
The Disk Clean-up tool is used to clear out unnecessary files, including the DirectX Shader Cache, as it contributes to stuttering and performance issues in games when it becomes corrupted or cluttered. Clearing this cache helps refresh the data your graphics system depends on, which can potentially resolve the stuttering and performance issues you’re facing.
3. Update NVIDIA Graphics Drivers
Keeping your NVIDIA graphics drivers up to date is important for better performance in games and for system stability, as these updated drivers usually include bug fixes, performance improvements, and compatibility enhancements. If you are still facing stuttering, you may try completely clean installing the graphics driver using our detailed guide & a tool called Display Driver Uninstaller.
