How to Run FIFA at 240 Frames Per Second on PC

What you need to reach 240fps in FIFA

Running FIFA at 240 frames per second requires a graphics card and processor well above the minimum specs the game lists. You are not just meeting the game's requirements — you are building a system that can push far more frames than the game's default settings expect.

The realistic hardware floor is an RTX 4070 Super or RTX 4080 graphics card paired with a current-generation CPU like an Intel Core i7-14700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7700X. Older or mid-range cards will not reach 240fps at any resolution that looks acceptable. At 1080p with low settings, you might squeeze 240fps from an RTX 4070, but at 1440p or higher, you need the RTX 4080 or better. Your monitor must also support 240Hz refresh rate — a standard 60Hz monitor will not display more than 60fps no matter what your PC outputs.

Your power supply must deliver enough wattage. A 750W unit is the minimum; 850W is safer. Your RAM should be 32GB running at 3600MHz or faster, and your storage should be an NVMe SSD so the game loads without bottlenecking your frame rate.

Key Takeaways

240fps in FIFA requires an RTX 4080 or better graphics card and a current-generation high-end CPU, not the minimum specs listed on the game's store page.
Your monitor must have a 240Hz refresh rate to display 240fps; a standard 60Hz monitor will cap your visible frame rate at 60fps.
In-game settings must be lowered significantly — you cannot run 240fps at ultra settings and high resolution simultaneously.
Enable G-Sync (NVIDIA) or FreeSync (AMD) in your monitor settings and graphics driver to smooth out frame delivery and reduce tearing.
Use NVIDIA Control Panel or AMD Radeon Settings to cap your frame rate at 240fps so your GPU does not waste power pushing higher.

Lowering in-game graphics settings for 240fps

Open FIFA and go to Settings > Graphics. Set Resolution to 1080p — this is the most practical choice for 240fps. Higher resolutions like 1440p will force you to lower other settings so far that the game looks poor. At 1080p, you have room to keep some visual quality while hitting your target.

Set Graphics Quality to Low or Medium. Turn off or disable Ray Tracing, Motion Blur, and Depth of Field. These effects are expensive and do not change gameplay. Set Texture Quality to Medium, Shadow Quality to Low, and Reflection Quality to Low. Anti-Aliasing can stay on at FXAA or TAA, but turn off any higher-tier option.

Vertical Sync (V-Sync) should be off — it locks your frame rate to your monitor's refresh rate and adds input lag. You will handle frame pacing through your driver settings instead. Leave Uncapped Frame Rate enabled so the game will push as many frames as your hardware allows.

Configuring your graphics driver for 240fps

For NVIDIA cards: Open NVIDIA Control Panel, go to Manage 3D Settings, and find the Global Settings tab. Set Power Management Mode to Maximum Performance. Find Max Frame Rate and set it to 240. Scroll down and set Vertical Sync to Off. Then go to the Program Settings tab, select FIFA from the list, and explore the same settings to that specific game profile.

For AMD cards: Open AMD Radeon Settings, go to Gaming, and select Global Settings. Set Power Efficiency to Disabled. Go to Graphics and set Frame Rate Target Control to 240. Turn off Radeon FreeSync if you are not using a FreeSync monitor, or leave it on if you are — it reduces tearing without the input lag of V-Sync.

Both drivers let you set a frame rate cap so your GPU does not waste power pushing 300+ fps when your monitor can only show 240. This also reduces heat and noise.

Enabling adaptive sync to reduce screen tearing

Screen tearing happens when your GPU finishes a frame before your monitor is ready to display it. At 240fps, tearing becomes visible because frames are being drawn so quickly. G-Sync (NVIDIA) and FreeSync (AMD) solve this by syncing your monitor's refresh rate to your GPU's output, not the other way around.

Check your monitor's manual or specs to see if it supports G-Sync or FreeSync. If it does, enable it in your monitor's on-screen menu (usually under Display or Sync settings). Then enable it in your graphics driver. For NVIDIA, go to NVIDIA Control Panel > Display > Set up G-Sync and check the box. For AMD, go to Radeon Settings > Display > FreeSync and turn it on.

Adaptive sync works best when your frame rate stays above your monitor's minimum refresh rate — usually 48Hz for G-Sync and 40Hz for FreeSync. Since you are targeting 240fps, you will be well above that floor.

Testing and monitoring your frame rate

Launch FIFA and load into a match or practice mode. Open an on-screen frame rate counter so you can see your actual fps in real time. NVIDIA cards can use NVIDIA FrameView or the built-in GeForce Experience overlay (Alt+Z, then toggle Performance). AMD cards can use the Radeon overlay (Alt+R) or third-party tools like MSI Afterburner.

Play for at least five minutes and watch your frame rate. It should stay at or very close to 240fps. If it dips below 240 during gameplay, lower your resolution to 720p or reduce texture and shadow quality further. If your frame rate is stable at 240fps but your GPU temperature is above 85°C, improve your case airflow or lower one more setting.

Check your input lag by paying attention to how responsive the controls feel. If your frame rate is truly stable at 240fps, input lag should be noticeably lower than at 60fps. If you feel delay, make sure V-Sync is off and that your monitor is set to 240Hz in Windows Display Settings.

Checking your monitor is set to 240Hz

A 240Hz monitor will not display 240fps unless Windows is configured to use that refresh rate. Right-click your desktop, select Display Settings, scroll down to Advanced Display Settings, and look for Refresh Rate. It should show 240Hz. If it shows 60Hz or 144Hz, click the dropdown and select 240Hz, then explore.

If 240Hz does not appear in the list, your monitor may not be plugged into the correct port. 240Hz typically requires DisplayPort 1.4 or HDMI 2.1 — using an older HDMI or DisplayPort cable will limit you to 60Hz or 144Hz. Check your monitor's manual for which port supports 240Hz, and use the cable that came with the monitor or a certified replacement.

After changing the refresh rate, go back into FIFA and verify your frame rate counter shows 240fps. If it still caps at 60fps, restart your PC.

Reducing CPU bottleneck at high frame rates

At 240fps, your CPU matters more than at 60fps because it has to prepare 240 frames per second instead of 60. If your CPU is older or mid-range, it may not keep up, and your frame rate will drop below 240 even though your GPU is not fully loaded.

Open Task Manager while playing FIFA and check CPU usage. If it is consistently above 90%, your CPU is the bottleneck. Lower your resolution to 720p or reduce graphical settings further — this gives your GPU less work, which frees up the CPU to prepare frames faster. You can also close background applications like Discord, Chrome, or streaming software.

If you are running an older CPU like an Intel i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600, 240fps in FIFA may not be realistic without dropping to very low settings and 720p resolution. A CPU upgrade to a current-generation model is the only permanent fix.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run 240fps on a 144Hz monitor?

Your GPU can output 240fps, but your monitor will only display 144 of those frames per second. The extra frames are wasted. If you want to see the benefit of 240fps, you need a 240Hz monitor. A 144Hz monitor is the better choice if you cannot afford a 240Hz display.

Will 240fps make FIFA feel more responsive?

Yes, noticeably. Input lag drops as frame rate rises because each frame is drawn more frequently. At 240fps, the delay between your controller input and the on-screen action is roughly four times lower than at 60fps. This is most noticeable in competitive modes where timing matters.

What if my frame rate keeps dropping below 240fps?

Lower your resolution to 720p and set all graphics options to Low. If your frame rate is still unstable, your hardware is not capable of 240fps in FIFA. Check your GPU and CPU temperatures — if either is above 90°C, improve your case cooling. If temperatures are normal and frame rate still drops, a hardware upgrade is necessary.

Do I need to change FIFA's settings every time I play?

No. FIFA saves your graphics settings. Once you configure resolution, graphics quality, and frame rate options, they stay in place until you change them again. Your driver settings (frame rate cap, power management) also persist across sessions.

Is 240fps worth it if I only play single-player modes?

The responsiveness benefit applies to all modes, but it matters most in competitive online play where reaction time affects the outcome. In single-player, the difference is less critical, so 144fps may be a better balance of visual quality and performance for your hardware.

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