Low Hashrate on Windows: What to Check

Troubleshoot unexpectedly low mining performance without unsafe tuning. This guide uses a symptom-first workflow for Windows users and avoids assuming that one setting fixes every system.

Establish a stock-settings baseline

Establish a stock-settings baseline. Confirm the current state first, make one controlled change, then compare the result with the previous run. Keep notes so a failed change can be reversed.

Check power mode and background GPU load

Check power mode and background GPU load. Confirm the current state first, make one controlled change, then compare the result with the previous run. Keep notes so a failed change can be reversed.

Verify driver health

Verify driver health. Confirm the current state first, make one controlled change, then compare the result with the previous run. Keep notes so a failed change can be reversed.

Compare clocks, utilization, and temperature for throttling

Compare clocks, utilization, and temperature for throttling. Confirm the current state first, make one controlled change, then compare the result with the previous run. Keep notes so a failed change can be reversed.

When to stop testing

Stop if you see unstable power delivery, abnormal temperatures, repeated system crashes, or hardware errors. Restore known-good settings before continuing diagnosis.