Identify and fix server thread hitch warnings to improve your FiveM server performance

Server thread hitch warnings can cause performance issues in your FiveM server, affecting gameplay and player experience. This article will guide you through the process of diagnosing and resolving these issues to improve your server performance.

Identifying Server Thread Hitch Warnings

You may see the following warnings in your server console:

server thread hitch warning: timer interval of...
sync thread hitch warning: timer interval

These warnings typically result from unoptimized scripts taking a long time to load. To resolve these issues, follow the steps outlined below.

1. Check Your Server Hardware
Ensure that your server has sufficient CPU and RAM resources. Monitor the Task Manager to check CPU and RAM usage and verify that your CPU model is compatible with FiveM and not underpowered.

2. Profile Your Server Scripts
Use the txAdmin server console to profile your server scripts and identify the ones causing the hitch warnings:

a. Type profiler record 500 and wait for the process to finish.
b. Type profiler save xyz to save the profile results to a file.
c. Type profiler view xyz to view the results.

You will receive a link to view your resources' ms time and determine which scripts are taking a long time to load. Open this link using Google Chrome.

3. Disable or Delete Unoptimized Scripts
Once you have identified the problematic script(s), you have two options:

a. Optimize the script to reduce its load time.
b. Disable the script in your server.cfg file or delete its folder.

By optimizing or disabling the problematic scripts, you can resolve server thread hitch warnings and improve your FiveM server's performance.

Conclusion

Diagnosing and resolving server thread hitch warnings can significantly improve your FiveM server's performance and provide a better experience for your players. Keep your server hardware and scripts optimized to ensure a smooth gameplay experience.

Updated on: 13/04/2023