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 76 FPS and the 1% low is 36 FPS. A small gap between average and 1% low means consistent frame delivery with minimal stuttering.

Counter-Strike 2

07:08 played9d agolilahhh

GTX 960M

i7-6700HQ 16 GB

Avg Usage

88%GPU

61%CPU

73%RAM

FPSAverage

FPS1% Low

Resolution1920x1080

ReflexEnabled

ShadowsMedium

FSRBalanced

Tips & Tricks4

GPU Temp Sensor

GPU temperature reported 1°C, this is a sensor reading failure. Temperature data for this session is unreliable. Try updating GPU drivers or check if monitoring software is conflicting.

Moderate 1% Lows

1% low FPS drops to 36 FPS, frame drops below 60Hz cause visible stuttering. CPU peaked at 95°C, thermal throttling detected.

Critical CPU Temp

CPU peaked at 95°C, thermal throttling detected. Use a cooling pad, clean air vents, or undervolt the CPU.

FPS Limit 64

Max FPS reached 87 of 64 cap. Remove the 64 FPS limit in Counter-Strike 2 settings to increase FPS.

Frames per Second, FPSFPSBenchmark 10:55Playtime 07:08

Excellent AVG at 60HzModerate 1% at 60Hz

Max87 FPS

Avg76 FPS

1% Low36 FPS

0.1% Low20 FPS

123620

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GPU Usage, %

HighPeak 99%

GTX 960MOut of Stock

88%Avg

99%Max

CPU Usage, %

ModeratePeak 100%

i7-6700HQOut of Stock

61%Avg

100%Max

GPU Temp, °C

Sensor Issue

GTX 960MOut of Stock

Avg

Max

CPU Temp, °C

HotPeak 95°C

i7-6700HQOut of Stock

85°CAvg

95°CMax

RAM Usage, %

ModeratePeak 74%

16 GBDDR4-2133

73%Avg

74%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 960M + i7-6700HQ: 76 FPS at 1080p

GTX 960M benchmark: 76 FPS avg, 36 FPS 1% lows at 1080p. Tested with i7-6700HQ and 16GB RAM. GPU 1°C, CPU 85°C. Frame drops detected, 1% lows drop to 36 FPS. GPU bottleneck, GTX 960M at 88%.

speedPerformance

Excellent AVG at 60HzModerate 1% at 60Hz

76AVG FPS

361% LOW

60.020424

361%

87MAX

76AVG

1080pmonitor60HzNoticeable stuttering below 60 FPS

developer_boardGPU

HighPeak 99%

GTX 960M

Usage

88% / 99%

Temp

Working hard: high sustained load

memoryCPU

ModeratePeak 100%

i7-6700HQ

Usage

61% / 100%

Temp

85°C / 95°C

Has plenty of headroom

timerPlaytime

00:07:08Enough for reliable data

memory_altRAM

ModeratePeak 74%

16 GB DDR4-2133

Usage

73% / 74%

Comfortable but watch it with browser tabs open

compressBottleneck

68%

32%

GTX 960Marrow_backGPU Limitedi7-6700HQ

GTX 960M is the limit: upgrade it or lower settings for more FPS

tuneGame Settings

Resolution1920x1080

appsBackground Apps

Background apps are private

Hardware

GPU

CPU

memory_altRAM

16 GB DDR42133 MHz · Dual Channel

73%Avg

hard_driveStorage

All SSDs

ST1000LM014-1EJ164-SSHD1 TB · HDD

developer_boardMotherboard

All Motherboards

ASUS GL552VWIntegrated

Windows 11

NVIDIA Driver 582.66

1920x1080 @ 60.020424Hz

Screenshots

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Screenshots are private

Answers About Your Benchmark

speedHow many FPS does GTX 960M get in Counter-Strike 2 at 1080p?expand_more

GTX 960M delivers 76 FPS average in Counter-Strike 2 at 1080p. 1% lows hit 36 FPS. Some frame drops during demanding scenes.

compressIs i7-6700HQ bottlenecking GTX 960M in Counter-Strike 2?expand_more

No CPU bottleneck. GTX 960M is the limiting factor at 88% usage, while i7-6700HQ has headroom at 61%. This is normal, most games are GPU-bound.

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

Counter-Strike 2 used 73% of 16GB RAM. Plenty of headroom for background apps.

thermostatWhat are normal GPU and CPU temperatures while gaming?expand_more

The GTX 960M reached 1°C and the i7-6700HQ reached 85°C. On the warm side, check your case airflow and thermal paste.

trending_downWhat does 1% low FPS mean?expand_more

The lowest FPS drops, your lag spikes. Here it's 36 FPS vs 76 FPS average. The gap suggests noticeable frame drops during intense scenes.

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

Your GPU is maxed out, lower resolution, turn down ray tracing and shadows, or cap your frame rate. Your temperatures are high, clean your fans, check case airflow, or repaste your cooler. Thermal throttling kills FPS. 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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