Why should you enable Virtualization?
By enabling Virtualization, you will receive the following benefits that will significantly improve your overall experience on BlueStacks 5:
- 5x increase in performance
- Allows BlueStacks 5 to use more than 1 CPU core
- Eliminates FPS stutter/lag in various games.
- The game can be played at the highest graphics settings
How to enable Virtualization?
To enable Virtualization, you must first go into BIOS and enable Virtualization from within the BIOS settings. The steps below will guide you through how you do this.
1. Click the Start menu and open Windows Settings by clicking the gear icon, as shown below.

2. Click Update & Security.

3. In tabs Recoveryclick Restart now.

4. Now, you will have 4 options to choose from. Click Troubleshoot.

5. Next, click Advanced Options.

6. In Advanced optionsplease choose UEFI Firmware Settingsas shown below.

NOTE: If you don't see it UEFI Firmware Settingsturn off Fast Startup or refer to this alternative method to access BIOS.
7. You will now be prompted to restart your computer. Click Restart Now.

8. Once you have entered the BIOS settings in your PC, the steps to enable virtualization will vary depending on the CPU you have. Based on the CPU you have in your PC, follow one of the 2 sections below below.
Enable virtualization in BIOS for Intel CPUs
NOTE: The layout of BIOS Settings can also vary depending on various factors such as your motherboard, chipset, computer model and OEM.
1. After entering BIOS settings, press the key F7 or click the button Advanced Modeas shown below.

2. Now, open the tab Advancedas shown below.

3. Here, you will be presented with different options. Select CPU Configuration.

4. To turn on Virtualizationclick Disabled next to Intel Virtualization Technology and change to Enabled.

5. Finally, click Exit and choose Save changes & reset.

NOTE: The names of the options may vary depending on your PC model, but in all cases, remember to save before exiting.
Enable virtualization in BIOS for AMD CPUs
NOTE: The layout of BIOS Settings can also vary depending on various factors such as your motherboard, chipset, computer model and OEM.
1. In BIOS settings, press the key F7 or click options Advanced Modeas shown below.

2. Now, navigate to the tab Advanced.

3. Find and select CPU configuration.

4. To enable Virtualization, open the drop-down menu next to it SVM Mode and choose Enabled.

5. Next, click Exit.

6. You will now be asked to save your changes.

Click OK to apply the changes you made to the BIOS settings.