What Windows settings can improve performance for Nintendo Switch emulators on a mid-range PC?

I’m using a mid-range Windows PC and testing Nintendo Switch emulators. While most games are playable, I occasionally experience FPS drops and shader stuttering during gameplay.

My system has:

Windows 11
16 GB RAM
Dedicated GPU
SSD storage

I’m looking for Windows-level optimizations rather than game-specific settings. For example:

Power plan settings
Graphics settings
Background processes to disable
Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling
Virtual memory recommendations

What Windows settings have the biggest impact on emulator performance while maintaining system stability?