Tech riderRev. 20 Sept 2026
OpenGameBoost
- 1Runs onWindows
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Supported platformsWindows 10/11
- 4Boost controlmanual
- 5Automatic game detectionYes
- 6Process managementYes
- 7Game profilesNo
- 8Performance overlayNo
7 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
Overview
OpenGameBoost is ranked #17 of 35 in game graphics optimization software on Specifiction. It runs on Windows.
Compared on game graphics optimization software
- Free plan
- Yesgithub.com
- Supported platforms
- Windows 10/11github.com
- Boost control
- manualgithub.com
- Automatic game detection
- Yesgithub.com
- Process management
- Yesgithub.com
- Game profiles
- Nogithub.com
- Performance overlay
- Nogithub.com
Facts
- Purpose
- OpenGameBoost describes itself as an open-source gaming optimizer for Windows 10/11.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Transparency
- The project says it has no hidden functionality and no telemetry.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Process controls
- Game Mode can suspend Explorer, browsers, and game launchers, then resume them when Game Mode is deactivated.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- System optimizations
- Features include memory optimization, High Performance power plan switching, network tweaks, GPU priority tweaks, and automatic game detection.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Game detection
- The README lists 18 games for automatic detection, including Fortnite, Counter-Strike 2, Valorant, and Minecraft.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Supported OS
- The project requires 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Permissions
- Administrator privileges are required for process suspension and system modifications.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Download
- The README directs users to download OpenGameBoost.exe from the Releases page and run it as Administrator.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Source setup
- Running from source requires Python 3.9 or later.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- License
- The project is distributed under the MIT License.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- System changes
- The README says system changes are reversible and advises users to use the software at their own risk.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Release requirement
- The v1.0.1 release notes say the application requires administrator privileges for full functionality.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Game Mode
- Game Mode can suspend Explorer, browsers, and game launchers to free CPU and RAM.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Supported apps
- Supported launchers include Steam, Epic, Battle.net, EA, Ubisoft Connect, and GOG; supported browsers include Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, and Brave.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Process handling
- Processes are suspended rather than killed and resume instantly when Game Mode is deactivated.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Memory optimization
- Memory optimization flushes unused memory from processes using the Windows EmptyWorkingSet API.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Power optimization
- The application switches to the High Performance power plan and restores the original plan when deactivated.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Network optimization
- Network optimization disables Nagle's algorithm and NetBIOS for reduced latency.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- GPU tweaks
- GPU priority tweaks set scheduling priority for games through registry changes.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Automatic detection
- Auto Game Detection can activate Game Mode when supported games launch.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Supported games
- Auto detection lists 18 games including Call of Duty, Fortnite, Apex Legends, Counter-Strike 2, Valorant, League of Legends, and Minecraft.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Requirements
- The software requires 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11 and administrator privileges; running from source requires Python 3.9 or newer.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- License and limits
- The project uses the MIT License, modifies Windows system settings, says changes are reversible, and provides no responsibility for resulting issues.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Release status
- The v1.0.1 release is marked pre-release and requires administrator privileges for full functionality.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
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Sources
- github.com/bensheed/OpenGameBoost· checked 30 Sept 2026
- github.com/bensheed/OpenGameBoost/releases· checked 30 Sept 2026