What does 1% low FPS mean in Counter-Strike 2 benchmarks?

The 1% low FPS measures the worst-case frame rate during gameplay, the FPS that 99% of frames exceed. In this benchmark, the average is 121 FPS and the 1% low is 62 FPS. A small gap between average and 1% low means consistent frame delivery with minimal stuttering.

Counter-Strike 2

Name: Counter-Strike 2 Benchmark Data on GTX 1660 Ti + i5-9300H
Creator: HowManyFPS
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

14:03 played1mo agoPlayer_f15119

GTX 1660 Ti

i5-9300H 16 GB

Avg Usage

48%GPU

73%CPU

78%RAM

121

FPSAverage

FPS1% Low

Resolution1920x1080

ReflexEnabled

MSAA4x MSAA

ShadowsHigh

Tips & Tricks4

Moderate 1% Lows

1% low FPS drops to 62 FPS, frame drops below 144Hz cause visible stuttering. i5-9300H usage at 73% is the bottleneck.

Moderate CPU Usage

CPU usage hit 73% while GPU sat at 48%. Your GPU has headroom, upgrade the i5-9300H or close background apps to increase FPS.

Critical CPU Temp

CPU peaked at 90°C, thermal throttling detected. Reapply thermal paste, clean dust, or improve case airflow.

FPS Limit 400

FPS was capped to 400 but it was not reached. Remove the FPS limit in Counter-Strike 2 settings for reliable data.

Frames per Second, FPSFPSBenchmark 19:19Playtime 14:03

Good AVG at 144HzModerate 1% at 144Hz

Max171 FPS

Avg121 FPS

1% Low62 FPS

0.1% Low8 FPS

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GPU Usage, %

GoodVRAM 56%Peak 99%

GTX 1660 Ti$245.73

48%Avg

99%Max

CPU Usage, %

ModeratePeak 100%

i5-9300H

73%Avg

100%Max

GPU Temp, °C

WarmPeak 74°C

GTX 1660 Ti$245.73

69°CAvg

74°CMax

CPU Temp, °C

HotPeak 90°C

i5-9300H

84°CAvg

90°CMax

RAM Usage, %

ModeratePeak 82%

16 GBDDR4-2667

78%Avg

82%Max

Background Processes

Zoom into FPS drops or usage spikes on charts above to see which apps were active.

No background process data available

Background apps are private

Counter-Strike 2 on GTX 1660 Ti + i5-9300H: 121 FPS at 1080p

GTX 1660 Ti benchmark: 121 FPS avg, 62 FPS 1% lows at 1080p. Tested with i5-9300H and 16GB RAM. GPU 69°C, CPU 84°C. Some frame drops below 144 Hz. CPU bottleneck, i5-9300H at 73%.

speedPerformance

Good AVG at 144HzModerate 1% at 144Hz

121AVG FPS

621% LOW

143.999

621%

171MAX

121AVG

1080pmonitor144HzSome frame drops below 72 FPS

developer_boardGPU

GoodPeak 99%

GTX 1660 Ti

Usage

48% / 99%

Temp

69°C / 74°C

Has headroom: your GPU can handle more

memoryCPU

ModeratePeak 100%

i5-9300H

Usage

73% / 100%

Temp

84°C / 90°C

Has plenty of headroom

timerPlaytime

00:14:03Enough for reliable data

memory_altRAM

ModeratePeak 82%

16 GB DDR4-2667

Usage

78% / 82%

Comfortable but watch it with browser tabs open

compressBottleneck

30%

70%

GTX 1660 TiCPU Limitedarrow_forwardi5-9300H

i5-9300H is holding back your GPU: upgrade it to unlock more FPS

tuneGame Settings

Resolution1920x1080

appsBackground Apps

Background apps are private

Hardware

GPU

CPU

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-9300H CPU @ 2.40GHz

thermostat84°C

73%Avg

memory_altRAM

All RAMs

16 GB DDR42667 MHz · Dual Channel

78%Avg

hard_driveStorage

All SSDs

SAMSUNG MZVLB256HBHQ-000L2256 GB · HDD

developer_boardMotherboard

All Motherboards

LENOVO LNVNB161216

Windows 11

NVIDIA Driver 591.44

1920x1080 @ 143.999Hz

Screenshots

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Answers About Your Benchmark

speedHow many FPS does GTX 1660 Ti get in Counter-Strike 2 at 1080p?expand_more

GTX 1660 Ti delivers 121 FPS average in Counter-Strike 2 at 1080p. 1% lows hit 62 FPS. Some frame drops during demanding scenes.

compressIs i5-9300H bottlenecking GTX 1660 Ti in Counter-Strike 2?expand_more

Yes, i5-9300H shows signs of a CPU bottleneck at 73% usage while GTX 1660 Ti sits at 48%. A faster processor would unlock higher FPS.

memoryIs 16GB RAM enough for Counter-Strike 2?expand_more

Counter-Strike 2 used 78% of 16GB RAM. Plenty of headroom for background apps.

thermostatWhat are normal GPU and CPU temperatures while gaming?expand_more

The GTX 1660 Ti reached 69°C and the i5-9300H reached 84°C. Both within safe limits for gaming.

trending_downWhat does 1% low FPS mean?expand_more

The lowest FPS drops, your lag spikes. Here it's 62 FPS vs 121 FPS average. A small gap means consistent frame delivery.

boltHow do I get more FPS in Counter-Strike 2?expand_more

Your CPU is the limiting factor, lower CPU-heavy settings like draw distance, physics, and NPC density. Check the Tips & Tricks section above for specific fixes based on your benchmark data, including background apps, driver issues, and hardware settings.

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