The Mystery of 1440p Frame Rates: Why Are 60FPS Options Missing?

Over the past decade, PC gaming has evolved remarkably, and many enthusiasts have embraced the beauty of higher resolutions. However, an unusual issue persists that continues to puzzle gamers: the elusive 1440p at 60FPS option, which seems more like a myth than a reality for many.

A Common Experience

Many gamers have experienced a curious phenomenon when adjusting in-game resolutions. After extensive testing on various gaming PCs, one trend becomes clear: while 1080p and 4K resolutions present a wealth of frame rate options—from 24 FPS all the way up to 120 FPS—1440p consistently locks gamers out, restricting them to a mere 24 FPS in practically every title released in the last 10 years.

This oddity raises an intriguing question: why does 1440p restrict frame rates, while both lower and higher resolutions allow for a diverse range of options? For example, setting a game to 1080p unlocks frame rates across the board, just as 4K does. But 1440p? The only option appears to be that infamous 24 FPS, with no other choices listed, not even 30 or 60 FPS.

Genshin Impact: The Exception

Among the chaos, there is one notable exception—Genshin Impact. This game uniquely allows for all frame rate options at 1440p, leading one to wonder if there’s a deeper reason behind this discrepancy.

As someone who has utilized NVIDIA graphics cards throughout my gaming journey, I’ve attempted several troubleshooting methods, including creating custom profiles in the NVIDIA Control Panel. While this change effectively modifies Windows settings, individual games still enforce the 24 FPS limitation at 1440p resolution.

The Community Speaks

For years, I assumed this restriction was a standard technical hurdle inherent to gaming setups. However, recent discussions in online communities have shed light on a different perspective. Many gamers confidently mention playing at 1440p 60 FPS, challenging my prior understanding of what was “normal.”

This revelation highlights a broader pattern—numerous gamers with varying hardware configurations are encountering the same constraints. It’s intriguing to consider how widespread this issue is across the gaming community, prompting me to seek answers.

Seeking Answers

Why does this problem persist, and could the choice of hardware, particularly the reliance on NVIDIA cards, be contributing to this anomaly?

As I delve