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Best Graphics Optimisers 2026
Facts read 27 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
Graphics optimisers are tools for working with game graphics. This list helps buyers compare platform support, pricing models and code access.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 ARC Raiders Config Tuner | 7.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Linux, Self-hosted | 14 Oct 2026 | |
| 02 Smart Game Booster | Smart Game Booster suits Windows users seeking game routing, PC optimization, or performance monitoring. | 7.3 | $17.99 a year | Free plan | Windows | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 03 Gaming Optimizer | Gaming Optimizer suits Windows gamers who want to manage CPU affinity and monitor system activity during play. | 6.9 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Magpie | Magpie suits Windows users looking for fullscreen or windowed scaling with configurable effects. | 6.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows | 8 Oct 2026 |
| 05 NVIDIA ShadowPlay | It suits Windows PC gamers and creators who want recording, game optimization, and system metrics in an overlay. | 6.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 06 PC Game Booster | It may suit Windows users who want to manage game launches, background processes, and system settings. | 6.6 | $18.95 a year | Free plan | Windows | 1 Oct 2026 |
| 07 TargetFPS | It suits PC players who want game-specific graphics suggestions tailored to their hardware and a selected framerate target. | 6.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Web | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 08 SteelSeries Moments | Moments suits Windows users who want to capture, trim, organize, and share gameplay clips. | 6.3 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 09 DisplayMagician | DisplayMagician suits Windows users who want different display, audio, or helper-program setups for games and applications. | 6.3 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 10 FrameCoach | It suits PC and handheld players who want settings guidance based on their hardware and target frame rate. | 6.2 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows | 3 Oct 2026 |
It is a finder list: newest releases appear first, using figures the makers publish. Nothing is scored.
Smart Game Booster
Smart Game Booster suits Windows users seeking game routing, PC optimization, or performance monitoring.
WindowsGaming Optimizer
Gaming Optimizer suits Windows gamers who want to manage CPU affinity and monitor system activity during play.
WindowsMagpie
Magpie suits Windows users looking for fullscreen or windowed scaling with configurable effects.
WindowsNVIDIA ShadowPlay
It suits Windows PC gamers and creators who want recording, game optimization, and system metrics in an overlay.
WindowsIt may suit Windows users who want to manage game launches, background processes, and system settings.
It suits PC players who want game-specific graphics suggestions tailored to their hardware and a selected framerate target.
Moments suits Windows users who want to capture, trim, organize, and share gameplay clips.
DisplayMagician suits Windows users who want different display, audio, or helper-program setups for games and applications.
It suits PC and handheld players who want settings guidance based on their hardware and target frame rate.
It suits developers and performance engineers investigating CPU, GPU, NPU, memory, or code-path bottlenecks.
It suits Windows 10 or 11 x64 players who want per-game system tuning and session monitoring.
Hone suits Windows 10 or 11 gamers who want to review and selectively apply supported system, GPU and game settings.
It suits Windows players who want hardware monitoring, per-game tuning, network tools, or reversible system adjustments.
Game Clips suits Windows players who want to save, organize, and share gameplay highlights.
CorePin suits Windows gamers who want to configure CPU behavior separately for games and review gameplay or benchmark metrics.
GameMode is for Linux players whose games or launchers support its requests, or who can start games with its command or a Steam launch option.
It suits Windows gamers who want one-click optimization or a way to manage processes and services themselves.
Before you choose
Check platform support
Tools on this list run on Windows, Linux, the web, Android, self-hosted systems or iOS. Match the tool's platform with the device where you plan to use it.
A web or self-hosted option can suit a different setup from a Windows application, so confirm the platform before choosing.
Compare ways to pay
Some entries have a free plan, while other pricing models include freemium access. Certain entries also provide a free trial.
Review each listing's current pricing model and trial conditions before signing up.
Consider open-source code
Some entries make their source code available. Review a tool's licence before inspecting or modifying it.
A no-cost price does not specify how code can be used or shared.
Choose an access model
Platform labels include web and self-hosted options alongside installed software. Consider whether you want a hosted service or control over where the tool runs.
Then compare the supported platform with your gaming device and operating system.