How to Fix Lag in PUBG: Black Budget

PUBG: Black Budget brings a survival-extraction shooter gameplay that is completely different from the previous title, but it still requires players to judge accurately, move smoothly, and shoot precisely. The occurrence of lag in the game will make all of this meaningless — a small stutter, delayed shots, or strange rubberbanding can all cause an entire match to be ruined.

This article will explain the causes of lag in PUBG: Black Budget and the practical measures you can take to address the problem. There is no overly complex theory, only actionable steps and the truly effective tool GearUP.

Why PUBG: Black Budget Has Lag Right Now?

• Local connection issues: Poor Wi‑Fi signal, packet loss, ISP throttling, or intermittent modem/router problems that cause latency spikes and stutters.
• Poor routing nodes / network path quality: Traffic routed through congested, distant, or unstable hops increases round‑trip time and produces inconsistent latency and rubberbanding.
• Too many background programs: Background applications (downloads, cloud sync, streaming, updates, etc.) consuming bandwidth and CPU resources, leading to packet delays and input lag.
• Server / network provider anomalies: Game server overloads, maintenance, DDoS attacks, ISP backbone/peering issues, or transit provider outages that cause high latency, packet loss, disconnects, or unstable sessions.
• Insufficient system configuration / performance: CPU/GPU bottlenecks, low RAM, slow storage, or outdated drivers causing frame drops and processing/input delays that feel like network lag.

In short, lag can be divided into two types: network lag, which is mainly manifested as latency and packet loss, and hardware lag, which is mainly manifested as frame drops and slow loading. Their symptoms and solutions are different.

GearUP

4 Solutions to Fix Black Budget Lag

Optimize Connection with GearUP

The main cause of network lag is that the node you're connected to is not optimal. Yes, don’t be surprised—your ISP won’t provide you with the best node. It’s like your data didn’t go via the highway but took a country lane, and what GearUP solves is exactly this problem.

It not only can pick better nodes, but also matches nodes based on each player’s actual network conditions. With coverage of more than 7,500 network nodes worldwide, it’s enough to let you smoothly connect to any Black Budget server, achieving lower ping and a more stable connection.

Using GearUP requires only a few simple steps—you don’t even need to change your network settings:

Step 1: Click this button to download GearUP.

Step 2: Search for PUBG Black Budget.

Step 3: Choose a server; “Auto” means GearUP will automatically connect you to the best server.

Step 4: Start acceleration, then launch the game — you can view real-time network changes through GearUP.

Optimize Your Local Network

Many players tend to overlook the condition of their local network. It is a basic preparation; without it, any optimizations will be meaningless:

1. Whenever possible, use a wired connection — it is more stable and faster. Although Wi‑Fi is convenient, its signal can be obstructed and weakened. If you must use Wi‑Fi, connect to a stable frequency band.
2. Close unnecessary background programs, such as streaming or live broadcasts. They silently consume network bandwidth in the background and also use your computer’s resources, causing both network and hardware lag.
3. Do not use a VPN — it seldom helps reduce latency and can instead make things worse.
4. Update your network drivers; newer versions usually include better optimizations for the device and can improve connection performance.

In short, providing a stable, clean local network can effectively prevent interference with your local connection.

Pay Attention to Your Hardware Configuration

If you clearly feel the game's frame rate is insufficient, or even see visual issues and stuttering, then you should consider adjusting your hardware configuration.

First, you can close background programs, as mentioned above, to free up your computer’s performance and see if the lag is alleviated.

If that still doesn’t work, then we suggest you prioritize upgrading:

• CPU — Like PUBG, Black Budget is still a game that demands high CPU single-thread performance/clock speed
• GPU — When you use a high-resolution/high-refresh-rate monitor or use higher graphics settings
• Memory — Sufficient memory headroom can ensure data reads are smoother

You can refer to the following system requirements for PUBG: Black Budget; we recommend meeting the recommended configuration level so that you are less likely to encounter hardware-related stuttering:

Check Black Budget Server Status

Although the likelihood of lag being caused by server issues is relatively low, we still must not ignore it. You can check the latest server status via:

• the game's official social media accounts
• game communities and forums

Of course, you can also use GearUP's PUBG Black Budget ping test tool to check the ping to different servers to see if it is within a normal range, and thus judge the server status.

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How to Tell the Difference Between Network Lag and Hardware Lag?

If you can't tell whether you're facing a network problem or a hardware problem, below we provide a simple way to tell them apart:

Questions about PUBG Black Budget Lag

Q1: Can hardware lag and network lag exist at the same time?

Yes — because their causes are completely different and they barely interfere with each other, so you may encounter both problems simultaneously.

Q2: Does Black Budget require high internet speed?

No. The vast majority of games do not send/receive a large amount of data in real time during play, so your internet speed is not actually highly demanding; what matters more is connection stability and the choice of network nodes/servers.

Q3: Should I prioritize fixing network lag or hardware lag?

We recommend prioritizing network lag, because it directly affects whether you can successfully finish a match. Hardware lag mainly impacts framerate — as long as framerate is not too low, in most cases you can still play normally.