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 230 FPS and the 1% low is 94 FPS. A small gap between average and 1% low means consistent frame delivery with minimal stuttering.

Counter-Strike 2

10:19 played14d agoKorabMuhadri

RTX 3080

i7-12700KF 16 GB

Avg Usage

67%GPU

59%CPU

87%RAM

230

FPSAverage

FPS1% Low

Resolution1280x960

ReflexEnabled

MSAA4x MSAA

ShadowsVery High

Tips & Tricks7

Moderate 1% Lows

1% low FPS drops to 94 FPS, frame drops below 240Hz cause visible stuttering. RTX 3080 usage at 67% is the bottleneck.

Moderate GPU Usage

GPU usage hit 67% while CPU sat at 59%. Your RTX 3080 is the bottleneck, upgrade, lower graphics settings or resolution to increase FPS.

Hot GPU Temp

GPU peaked at 83°C, thermal throttling detected. Clean dust filters, GPU heatsink, or improve case airflow.

Critical CPU Temp

CPU peaked at 100°C, thermal throttling detected. Reapply thermal paste, clean dust, or improve case airflow.

Critical RAM Usage

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

Single Channel RAM

RAM is running in single channel mode, halving memory bandwidth. Install a second stick to enable dual channel for a significant FPS boost, especially in CPU-limited games.

FPS Limit 400

Max FPS reached 388 of 400 cap. Remove the 400 FPS limit in Counter-Strike 2 settings to increase FPS.

Frames per Second, FPSFPSBenchmark 13:31Playtime 10:19

Good AVG at 240HzModerate 1% at 240Hz

Max388 FPS

Avg230 FPS

1% Low94 FPS

0.1% Low43 FPS

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GPU Usage, %

ModerateVRAM 74%Peak 100%

RTX 3080$699.99

67%Avg

100%Max

CPU Usage, %

GoodPeak 97%

i7-12700KF$333.88

59%Avg

97%Max

GPU Temp, °C

WarmPeak 83°C

RTX 3080$699.99

76°CAvg

83°CMax

CPU Temp, °C

CriticalPeak 100°C

i7-12700KF$333.88

97°CAvg

100°CMax

RAM Usage, %

HighPeak 96%

16 GBDDR5-5200

87%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 3080 + i7-12700KF: 230 FPS at 1280x960

RTX 3080 benchmark: 230 FPS avg, 94 FPS 1% lows at 1280x960. Tested with i7-12700KF and 16GB RAM. GPU 76°C, CPU 97°C. Frame drops detected, 1% lows drop to 94 FPS.

speedPerformance

Good AVG at 240HzModerate 1% at 240Hz

230AVG FPS

941% LOW

120

239.761

941%

388MAX

230AVG

1280x960monitor240HzNoticeable stuttering below 120 FPS

developer_boardGPU

ModeratePeak 100%

RTX 3080

Usage

67% / 100%

Temp

76°C / 83°C

Has headroom: your GPU can handle more

memoryCPU

GoodPeak 97%

i7-12700KF

Usage

59% / 97%

Temp

97°C / 100°C

Overheating: reapply thermal paste or upgrade cooler

timerPlaytime

00:10:19Enough for reliable data

memory_altRAM

HighPeak 96%

16 GB DDR5-5200

Usage

87% / 96%

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

compressBottleneck

56%

44%

RTX 3080No bottlenecki7-12700KF

No clear bottleneck: both GPU and CPU have headroom

tuneGame Settings

Resolution1280x960

appsBackground Apps

Background apps are private

Hardware

GPU

CPU

memory_altRAM

16 GB DDR55200 MHz · Single Channel

87%Avg

hard_driveStorage

All SSDs

Samsung SSD 980 1TB1 TB · SSD

developer_boardMotherboard

All Motherboards

MSI PRO Z690-A (MS-7D25)Z690 · LGA1700

Windows 11

NVIDIA Driver 617.42

1920x1080 @ 239.761Hz

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Screenshots are private

Answers About Your Benchmark

speedHow many FPS does RTX 3080 get in Counter-Strike 2 at 1280x960?expand_more

RTX 3080 delivers 230 FPS average in Counter-Strike 2 at 1280x960. 1% lows hit 94 FPS. Some frame drops during demanding scenes.

compressIs i7-12700KF bottlenecking RTX 3080 in Counter-Strike 2?expand_more

No bottleneck detected. i7-12700KF (59%) and RTX 3080 (67%) are well balanced.

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

Counter-Strike 2 used 87% 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 3080 reached 76°C and the i7-12700KF reached 97°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 94 FPS vs 230 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. 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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