PS5 performance – Boost your PS5’s smoothness by enabling VRR, ALLM, 120Hz output, and Performance Mode—if your TV supports the right features.
The PS5 already looks great out of the box, but small system-and-display tweaks can noticeably improve how smooth it feels during fast gameplay.
If you’ve ever watched a heavy firefight turn slightly “uneven” on screen. you’ve probably met the limits of frame pacing and display refresh matching.. Misryoum hears it a lot: players don’t necessarily need a new console—they need the right settings so the PS5 and the TV can work together.. That’s also why these are the kind of changes people share quickly online: they’re practical. reversible. and don’t require deep tech knowledge.
Start with VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
VRR is the first switch Misryoum recommends because it targets one of the biggest reasons games can feel choppy: the console and TV aren’t always refreshing at the same pace.. Variable Refresh Rate lets your TV dynamically adjust its refresh timing based on what the PS5 is outputting at that moment.. In plain terms, it helps reduce “stutter” caused by mismatched frame timing—especially in graphically intense moments.
On the PS5, go to **Settings → Screen and Video → Video Output**. Find **VRR** and set it to **Automatic**. Misryoum also suggests enabling **Apply to Unsupported Games** if the option is available. That way, VRR can still help even when a specific game doesn’t explicitly use it.
Turn on ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
Next is ALLM, which matters if you care about input responsiveness. Many modern TVs process video in ways that look great for movies but can add input lag when you’re playing games. ALLM works like a “gaming handshake” that tells the TV to bypass those extra processing steps.
To enable it, return to **Settings → Screen and Video → Video Output**, then set **ALLM** to **Automatic**. If your TV doesn’t support ALLM, you should get a prompt letting you know—so there’s little downside to trying.
Misryoum’s human takeaway: if you play competitive modes (shooters, fighters, or any game where timing matters), input lag is one of those issues you feel before you can measure it. ALLM is one of the cleanest ways to make the experience feel more direct.
Set 120Hz output—only if your TV supports it
VRR and ALLM are about stability and responsiveness, but 120Hz output is about speed.. When your TV supports it, setting the PS5 to **120Hz Output** can let games display motion more fluidly during action.. This is especially noticeable in fast scenes—camera pans, rapid movement, and quick target tracking.
To change it, open **Settings → Screen and Video → Video Output** and toggle **120Hz Output** to **Automatic**. With this enabled, the PS5 can use higher refresh rates when the game and TV setup allow it.
The key point Misryoum wants players to understand: 120Hz only helps if your display can actually receive and render at that level. If your TV isn’t compatible, the PS5 can’t “force” the extra smoothness—so your best move is making sure your HDMI setup supports the relevant gaming features.
Choose Performance Mode in Game Presets
Finally, Misryoum recommends changing your PS5’s game preset strategy. **Performance Mode** prioritizes smoother gameplay over maximum visual detail, which can help when a game offers a choice between image sharpness and frame smoothness.
To enable it, go to **Settings → Saved Data → Game/App Settings**. Then open **Game Presets** and select **Performance Mode**.
A practical nuance: not every game supports performance and resolution presets the same way. but switching the console preset doesn’t usually lock you into one outcome forever.. It’s more like setting the default preference.. And if you own a PS5 Pro. some players may prefer **Resolution Mode** to lean into visuals—depending on the games they play.
Why these four settings work as a group
Individually, VRR, ALLM, and 120Hz output address different parts of the experience.. Together. they form a complete “game mode” pipeline: VRR helps with frame pacing. ALLM reduces input lag. and 120Hz aims to keep motion clearer when your system can deliver it.. Performance Mode then nudges the PS5’s preference toward smoother output where games give you that control.
Misryoum sees this pattern often in gaming communities: players try one setting, see a small improvement, and then stop.. The bigger gains usually show up when the display settings match the console’s output strategy.. If one link in the chain is missing—like a TV that doesn’t support the needed HDMI gaming features—you might not notice the full effect.
The real-world impact: fewer “almost smooth” moments
The goal isn’t to chase perfect numbers on a spec sheet.. It’s to reduce those half-second moments when gameplay feels slightly off—when a match starts smoothly. then briefly turns inconsistent during intense scenes.. With VRR set correctly. ALLM reducing processing lag. 120Hz output enabled on compatible TVs. and Performance Mode selected as a baseline preference. the experience can become more consistently responsive and easier to trust.
And because Misryoum knows most people just want their PS5 to feel better immediately: these settings are all quick to toggle. and they don’t require buying anything new.. Start with VRR. add ALLM. then check 120Hz. and finish by setting Performance Mode so the console and games aim in the same direction.
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