Shadow rendering requires massive CPU and GPU coordination. Disabling this provides the single largest FPS jump in the graphics menu. High
: Short . This prevents the game from rendering shadows for distant buildings that you cannot see clearly anyway. cities skylines settings for low end pc better
: Set to Fullscreen . This ensures your operating system prioritizes system resources completely for the game. Shadow rendering requires massive CPU and GPU coordination
: Mods that alter citizen AI, traffic behavior, or pathfinding (such as TM:PE with high AI settings) put an immense burden on the CPU. Keep traffic management settings at their absolute minimum. Windows and Hardware Optimizations This prevents the game from rendering shadows for
Using the Theme Mixer 2 or specific "Remove" mods to get rid of 3D grass and small rocks on the terrain can provide a surprising boost to performance. 4. Managing the Simulation (CPU Bottlenecks)
The Steam Workshop contains mods that actively optimize the game engine.
Set to Medium or Low . If you have at least 2GB of VRAM, Medium is usually fine.