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    Fix Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark Crashes Now!

    The Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark tool has been reported to crash on startup for many users. Below is a summary of potential causes and fixes based on user reports and expert recommendations:

    Common Causes

    1. Outdated GPU Drivers: Many crashes are linked to outdated graphics drivers, particularly for AMD GPUs.
    2. System Requirements: Systems that do not meet the minimum requirements may experience instability.
    3. Background Applications: Conflicts with other running programs or overlays, such as Steam Overlay or Discord.
    4. Frame Generation and Upscaling: These settings, especially on AMD GPUs, can cause crashes.
    5. Windows Compatibility Issues: Running outdated versions of Windows or incompatibility with certain settings.

    Proven Fixes

    Update Graphics Drivers

    • AMD users should update to Adrenalin Edition 25.1.1 or later, as earlier versions like 24.5.1 have known issues.
    • NVIDIA users should ensure they have the latest drivers from the official website.

    Adjust Benchmark Settings

    • Disable frame generation and upscaling.
    • Run the benchmark at native resolution with medium graphics settings.

    Check System Requirements

    Ensure your PC meets at least the following:

    • CPU: Intel Core i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600.
    • GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1660 (6GB VRAM) or AMD RX 5500 XT (8GB VRAM).
    • RAM: 16 GB.
    • Storage: SSD with 75 GB free space.

    Run as Administrator and Compatibility Mode

    • Navigate to the benchmark’s installation folder.
    • Right-click the executable file, select "Properties," and enable compatibility mode for Windows 8.
    • Check "Run this program as an administrator".

    Close Background Applications

    • Disable overlays (Steam, Discord, GeForce Experience).
    • Close resource-heavy applications using Task Manager.

    Other Workarounds

    1. Restart Steam before launching the benchmark.
    2. Perform a clean installation of GPU drivers.
    3. Disable AMD Fluid Motion Frames in the Adrenalin app.
    4. Check for and install any pending Windows updates.

    No Universal Fix Yet

    While these fixes have worked for some users, no universal solution exists yet. Capcom may release a patch to address these issues closer to the game’s full release.