Using 3mx files in Microstation

We are using 3mx photogrammetry files in Microstation V8i(Select Series 4) and experience a considerable performance lag if the 3mx xref is on.

Turning it off just to pan around the model is our current way around this problem but it's a bit laborious to keep doing this.
Current machine is a Dell Tower 7910, 128GB RAM.

Is there any other way to improve performance? Eg reduce the density etc of the photogrammtry mesh (eg with a key-in variable)?