Create a new text document, name it user.cfg (ensure it's a .cfg file, not .txt ), and paste the following:

Improving NFS Heat performance on low end CPU? : r/needforspeed

Set to Medium/Low . This is one of the most demanding settings. Ambient Occlusion: Set to Low or Off to save on GPU load.

This is the most effective way to stop micro-stutters. Creating a custom configuration file forces the game to use your CPU cores correctly.

Keep at 100% . Dropping this significantly degrades image quality. V-Sync: Turn OFF unless you have severe screen tearing.

Thread.ProcessorCount [Your Cores] Thread.MaxProcessorCount [Your Cores] Thread.MinFreeProcessorCount 0 Thread.JobThreadPriority 0 GstRender.Thread.MaxProcessorCount [Your Threads] Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Example for an 8-core, 16-thread CPU: 8, 8, 0, 0, 16 . 2. Optimized In-Game Settings Set these for a balance of performance and visuals:

Off (helps with visual clarity and minor performance). 3. Windows & Driver Optimization