Resident Evil Requiem VSync Fix: Screen Tearing & FPS Not Locking
If Resident Evil Requiem is ignoring your FPS cap, going way over 120, or causing heavy screen tearing, the issue is usually Frame Generation and VSync behavior.
The quick fix for most players is turning Frame Generation off and properly setting VSync, either in game or through your GPU control panel.
Why FPS Goes Over Your Cap
Even if you set a 120 FPS limit in game, you might still see numbers like 160 or 180 in the Steam overlay.
This happens because:
Frame Generation can override frame pacing
The game may force its own VSync behavior
Nvidia Reflex interacts with Frame Gen
Driver level settings can override in game settings
If Frame Generation is enabled, FPS may not behave how you expect.
Quick Fix For Screen Tearing
Try this first inside the game:
Graphics
Image
Advanced Settings
Frame Generation → Off
Then go to:
Graphics
Display
Vertical Synchronization → On
In some cases, you must return to the main menu before the setting properly applies.
For many players, this immediately removes tearing.
Nvidia Control Panel VSync Fix
If in game VSync does not work correctly, use Nvidia Control Panel instead.
Open Nvidia Control Panel
Go to Manage 3D Settings
Add Resident Evil Requiem under Program Settings
Set Vertical Sync → On
Cap Max Frame Rate to 2 to 3 FPS below your monitor refresh rate
Example:
120Hz monitor → cap at 117 or 118
60Hz monitor → cap at 58
Leave in game VSync off when forcing it through Nvidia.
This often stabilizes frame pacing and prevents FPS from exceeding your refresh rate.
Frame Generation Causing Stutter
Many players report micro stutters every 20 to 40 seconds when Frame Generation is enabled.
Symptoms include:
Random traversal stutter
Steam FPS graph showing spikes
Higher CPU core usage on specific threads
Smooth gameplay immediately after turning FG off
If you want the cleanest experience right now, play without Frame Generation.
DLSS without Frame Gen tends to run smoother.
AMD Users Fix
Some AMD users report fixing tearing by resetting Adrenalin software to default settings.
Steps:
Open AMD Adrenalin
Go to Settings
Perform full reset
Reboot system
After reset, reconfigure settings carefully.
Path Tracing And Frame Gen
Some settings combinations prevent switching between DLSS and FSR while Path Tracing is active.
If options are greyed out:
Return to main menu
Disable Path Tracing
Adjust Upscaling and Frame Gen
Re enable other settings
Certain features lock others together.
Last Resort Fix
If tearing continues:
Ensure monitor is set to correct refresh rate in Windows
Disable Frame Generation
Enable VSync through GPU control panel
Cap FPS just below refresh rate
Hard capping at 60 on a 120Hz TV has fixed tearing for some users as well.
Final Blurb
Resident Evil Requiem screen tearing and unlocked FPS issues are most commonly caused by Frame Generation and VSync conflicts.
Turning Frame Generation off and properly configuring VSync, either in game or through Nvidia Control Panel, fixes the problem for most players.
Right now, the smoothest experience comes from disabling Frame Generation and manually controlling frame pacing.
FAQ
Why is my FPS going over 120 in Resident Evil Requiem
Frame Generation and VSync conflicts can override in game FPS caps, causing higher reported frame rates.
How do I fix screen tearing in Resident Evil Requiem
Turn Frame Generation off and enable VSync either in game or through your GPU control panel.
Should I use Nvidia Control Panel VSync or in game VSync
If in game VSync does not lock properly, use Nvidia Control Panel VSync and cap FPS slightly below your refresh rate.
Does Frame Generation cause stuttering
Yes, many players report periodic micro stutters when Frame Generation is enabled. Disabling it often resolves the issue.
