[2022] Is this only happening to me? PUBG keeps on stuttering until it freezes

it started about 3 - 4 days ago , or probably earlier I don't remember, definitely started after the recent patch update.

The game just keeps on stuttering, intermittent FPS drops to 30-40, and then feels like when it accumulates to a certain point and the game just freezes. so I had to force close it with task manager... literally unplayable.

I've verified files, uninstalled , reinstalled , updated graphic drivers, lower my graphic setting, change resolutions , exited background apps (Gforce experience, Razer synapse etc etc) all means conceivable but the problem still persists..

anything I might have missed out here...? please help...