Problems with micro-stuttering

## Prerequisites
- [x] I have searched open and closed issues for duplicates.

## Describe the bug
Sometimes the desktop environment doesn't feel smooth. It's a bit hard to describe but it's like some things are capped to 30Hz or respond with a delay of a single frame. It's not consistent but feels like about 90% of the time that this micro-stuttering is present.

### To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior (any of the following)
- Open the applications menu
- Have the dock hide itself and/or return back to view
- Move a window

### Expected behavior
Everything* should respond immediately and animate smoothly (at the refresh rate of the monitor - probably 60 Hz for most users).

## Platform Information

- [ ] I'm using the latest version from git that I've manually compiled
- [x] I'm using the latest released stable version

Using Nvidia propitiatory drivers, currently at version 440.82, but have used several different versions in the past.

## Additional context

- This behavior has been present for a long time. Possibly since Juno. It was not present on Loki.
- I use a dual screen setup.
- I believe many other users are experiencing similar issues so I'm trying to gather more information here: https://ethercalc.org/usfdfp40bdea