How to change Performance settings on BlueStacks 4

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You can boost BlueStacks 4 performance by allocating more CPU cores and RAM for smoother gameplay by following the steps below.

Increase CPU & RAM Allocation

  • Open the "Settings" menu from the Hamburger or Gear icon and select the Engine tab.
  • Under the Performance section, specify the number of CPU and RAM you would like to allocate.
  • Choose a preset or select Custom to manually adjust CPU cores and RAM.
    • If your PC has 12 GB+ RAM, you can allocate up to 8 GB for 64-bit Android.
    • If your PC has 8 GB or less, you can allocate below 8 GB.
  • Click Save to apply changes.

Unable to Add More CPU Cores?

  • Virtualization must be enabled in BIOS for CPU adjustments. To learn more, click here.
  • Follow this guide to enable virtualization.
  • If you see an exclamation mark on BlueStacks 4, your system may not meet the recommended settings required to run BlueStacks 4. To learn more, click here.

Thank you for choosing BlueStacks. We hope you enjoy using it. Happy Gaming!

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