Single-Digit Frame Rates on Good-ish Computer

[Bubblegum]

Hello, this is my first post on these forums so sorry for any mistakes that I make. So I've been playing The Sims 3 and I noticed that it was extremely laggy and the fps, while usually stable at my home lot at about 60, drops to around 20 when using speed 3 and when I go to map view. It drops to 8-9 when fast-forwarding on community lots. I tested a few worlds (Lucky Palms, Bridgeport, and Riverview) and this seems to be happening in all of them. I've also tried lowering my graphics, but it hasn't made too much of a difference and my computer should becapable of running it all at high (which I usually do). I am currently running Ambitions, Late Night, Generations, Supernatural, and Seasons too. I am also running a bit of store content and nraas's Story Progression, Overwatch, and Errortrap. Is there anything I can do to help my game run better?

My Computer Specs (Just decided to post them because they might be useful)

RAM: 16 GB
Processor: AMD FX(tm)-4300 Quad-Core Processor     3.80 GHz
System Type: 64-bit Operating System, x64-based processor

Graphics Card: Amd Radeon R7 360
2 GB dedicated video memory

Link to the computer I bought (In case I missed some information)
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/cybertronpc-rhodium-desktop-amd-fx-series-16gb-memory-amd-radeon-r7-360-1tb-hard-drive-red/5024904.p?skuId=5024904&cmp=RMX

[MrsFlynn]

There may not be much that can be done, as it's normal for frame rates to fluctuate while zooming in and out and scrolling around in-game, even with having better graphics cards due to the way the game has been optimized.

In the post linked below are some tips to relieve lag and freezing.

Tips to Relieve Lag and Freezing
http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=20732.msg422978#msg422978

[Candyd]

How much CC do you have ? Some kinds of bad CC can do that too.
Anyway, if you have CC, I think it's a good idea to check everything you have downloaded.

[Bubblegum]

Thanks for the responses! I'll try running the game without CC and see what happens, but if it caused by the CC I have, I may just deal with the lag because I just find the CC I have to be essential.

There may not be much that can be done, as it's normal for frame rates to fluctuate while zooming in and out and scrolling around in-game, even with having better graphics cards due to the way the game has been optimized.

In the post linked below are some tips to relieve lag and freezing.

Tips to Relieve Lag and Freezing
http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=20732.msg422978#msg422978

Also, although FPS drops may be common isn't it unusual how it drops to such low numbers like 8 or 9?

[MrsFlynn]

No it's not unusual for the game to drop that low. Specially when fast-forwarding. The game skips over frames while it's fast forwarding. The same thing happens when traveling.

[Bubblegum]

Sorry for the (really) late reply. Something came up and I wasn't able to reply earlier, but thanks for helping me! Sorry if this isn't necessary or breaks any rules, I just wanted to thank you guys for your input!