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 105 FPS and the 1% low is 33 FPS. A small gap between average and 1% low means consistent frame delivery with minimal stuttering.

Counter-Strike 2

06:03 played12d agoRothMax

RTX 3060 Ti

i5-11400 16 GB

Avg Usage

61%GPU

70%CPU

91%RAM

105

FPSAverage

FPS1% Low

Resolution1280x1024

ReflexEnabled

MSAA4x MSAA

ShadowsHigh

Tips & Tricks7

Moderate 1% Lows

1% low FPS drops to 33 FPS, frame drops below 120Hz cause visible stuttering. Peak RAM usage at 96% is the bottleneck.

PCIe Gen 1

GPU is running at PCIe Gen 1, severely limiting bandwidth. GPU clock dropped to 780 MHz (47% of 1665 MHz boost). Update BIOS, check the PCIe slot configuration, or reseat the GPU.

Critical RAM Usage

RAM usage peaked at 96% of 16 GB. Close background apps to free up memory, or upgrade to more RAM.

GPU Underclocking

GPU averaged 780 MHz, only 47% of its 1665 MHz boost clock. Check power settings, thermals, or driver issues preventing the GPU from reaching full speed.

Outdated GPU Driver

GPU driver is 10 months old (version 591.44, 2025-12-02). Update to the latest driver for bug fixes, game optimizations, and potential FPS improvements.

Vsync On

FPS was capped to 120Hz. Disable Vsync in Counter-Strike 2 settings to increase FPS.

FPS Limit 120

Max FPS reached 137 of 120 cap. Remove the 120 FPS limit in Counter-Strike 2 settings to increase FPS.

Frames per Second, FPSFPSBenchmark 08:39Playtime 06:03

Good AVG at 120HzModerate 1% at 120Hz

Max137 FPS

Avg105 FPS

1% Low33 FPS

0.1% Low18 FPS

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GPU Usage, %

ModerateVRAM 62%Peak 91%

RTX 3060 Ti$549.99

61%Avg

91%Max

CPU Usage, %

ModeratePeak 100%

i5-11400$186.5

70%Avg

100%Max

GPU Temp, °C

GoodPeak 48°C

RTX 3060 Ti$549.99

45°CAvg

48°CMax

CPU Temp, °C

WarmPeak 80°C

i5-11400$186.5

69°CAvg

80°CMax

RAM Usage, %

CriticalPeak 96%

16 GBDDR4-2933

91%Avg

96%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 RTX 3060 Ti + i5-11400: 105 FPS at 1280x1024

RTX 3060 Ti benchmark: 105 FPS avg, 33 FPS 1% lows at 1280x1024. Tested with i5-11400 and 16GB RAM. GPU 45°C, CPU 69°C. Frame drops detected, 1% lows drop to 33 FPS.

speedPerformance

Good AVG at 120HzModerate 1% at 120Hz

105AVG FPS

331% LOW

120

331%

137MAX

105AVG

1280x1024monitor120HzNoticeable stuttering below 60 FPS

developer_boardGPU

ModeratePeak 91%

RTX 3060 Ti

Usage

61% / 91%

Temp

45°C / 48°C

Has headroom: your GPU can handle more

memoryCPU

ModeratePeak 100%

i5-11400

Usage

70% / 100%

Temp

69°C / 80°C

Has plenty of headroom

timerPlaytime

00:06:03Enough for reliable data

memory_altRAM

CriticalPeak 96%

16 GB DDR4-2933

Usage

91% / 96%

Running tight at 16GB: upgrading to 32GB would help

compressBottleneck

43%

57%

RTX 3060 TiNo bottlenecki5-11400

No clear bottleneck: both GPU and CPU have headroom

tuneGame Settings

Resolution1280x1024

appsBackground Apps

Background apps are private

Hardware

GPU

CPU

memory_altRAM

16 GB DDR42933 MHz · Dual Channel

91%Avg

hard_driveStorage

All SSDs

E12S-512G-PHISON-SSD-BICS4512 GB · SSD

developer_boardMotherboard

All Motherboards

MEDION B560H6-EM2LGA1200

Windows 11

NVIDIA Driver 591.44

2560x1440 @ 120Hz

Screenshots

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Screenshots are private

Answers About Your Benchmark

speedHow many FPS does RTX 3060 Ti get in Counter-Strike 2 at 1280x1024?expand_more

RTX 3060 Ti delivers 105 FPS average in Counter-Strike 2 at 1280x1024. 1% lows hit 33 FPS. Some frame drops during demanding scenes.

compressIs i5-11400 bottlenecking RTX 3060 Ti in Counter-Strike 2?expand_more

No bottleneck detected. i5-11400 (70%) and RTX 3060 Ti (61%) are well balanced.

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

Counter-Strike 2 used 91% of 16GB RAM. Running tight, upgrading to 32GB is recommended if you multitask.

thermostatWhat are normal GPU and CPU temperatures while gaming?expand_more

The RTX 3060 Ti reached 45°C and the i5-11400 reached 69°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 33 FPS vs 105 FPS average. The gap suggests noticeable frame drops during intense scenes.

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

Both GPU and CPU are well balanced, lowering graphics quality or resolution will give you the biggest FPS boost. 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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