Why does The Witcher 3 freeze? ——Hot topics and technical analysis on the entire network in the past 10 days
Recently, "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt" has once again become the focus of discussion among players due to its next-generation update, but the ensuing lag problem has also caused heated discussions. This article will combine the data of the entire network in the past 10 days (as of May 2023) to conduct a structured analysis from the perspectives of hardware configuration, game optimization, and popular discussions.
1. Popularity data of The Witcher 3 related topics on the entire network in the past 10 days

| platform | Amount of discussions (articles) | core keywords | Peak popularity date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Community | 12,800+ | Frame rate drops/flashback | 2023-05-15 |
| 9,200+ | RTX lag/CPU usage | 2023-05-18 | |
| 5,600+ | Next generation version optimization | 2023-05-12 |
2. Analysis of the main causes of lagging
1.Hardware configuration issues
| Hardware components | Minimum requirements | Recommended configuration | Common configurations for lagging |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | i5-2500K | i7-4770K | Processor with 4 cores or less |
| GPU | GTX 660 | RTX 2060 | GTX 10 series graphics card |
| Memory | 6GB | 16 GB | 8GB and below |
2.Game optimization issues
Newly added after the next generation updateRay tracingFunctions become the main cause of lag:
3. Ranking of solutions tested by players
| plan | Effective proportion | Operation difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Turn off ray tracing | 89% | Simple |
| Switch DX11 mode | 76% | medium |
| Update graphics card driver | 68% | Simple |
| Disable background programs | 52% | complex |
4. Developer response and future updates
CDPR officially issued an announcement on May 20 saying:
Summarize:"The Witcher 3" lagging is a typical manifestation of the period of rising hardware thresholds and adaptation to new technologies. It is recommended that players adjust the image quality options according to their own configuration and pay attention to official patch updates. Data shows that turning off ray tracing can result in significant performance improvements immediately, while waiting for subsequent optimization patches is a long-term solution.
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