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 65 FPS and the 1% low is 22 FPS. A small gap between average and 1% low means consistent frame delivery with minimal stuttering.

Counter-Strike 2

13:47 played8d agolorak

780M Graphics

Ryzen 9 8945HS w/ Radeon 780M Graphics 32 GB

Avg Usage

95%GPU

27%CPU

65%RAM

FPSAverage

FPS1% Low

Resolution2560x1440

ReflexEnabled

MSAA4x MSAA

ShadowsLow

FSRBalanced

Tips & Tricks4

Low 1% Lows

1% low FPS drops to 22 FPS, frame drops below 100Hz cause visible stuttering. 780M Graphics usage at 95% is the bottleneck.

Critical GPU Usage

GPU usage hit 95% while CPU sat at 27%. Your 780M Graphics is the bottleneck, lower graphics settings or resolution to increase FPS.

Outdated GPU Driver

GPU driver is 32 months old (version 31.0.24027.1012, 2024-03-13). Update to the latest driver for bug fixes, game optimizations, and potential FPS improvements.

FPS Limit 500

FPS was capped to 500 but it was not reached. Remove the FPS limit in Counter-Strike 2 settings for reliable data.

Frames per Second, FPSFPSBenchmark 17:07Playtime 13:47

Good AVG at 100HzLow 1% at 100Hz

Max181 FPS

Avg65 FPS

1% Low22 FPS

0.1% Low17 FPS

123620

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GPU Usage, %

CriticalPeak 99%

780M GraphicsOut of Stock

95%Avg

99%Max

CPU Usage, %

GoodPeak 73%

Ryzen 9 8945HS w/ Radeon 780M GraphicsOut of Stock

27%Avg

73%Max

GPU Temp, °C

GoodPeak 70°C

780M GraphicsOut of Stock

63°CAvg

70°CMax

CPU Temp, °C

WarmPeak 79°C

Ryzen 9 8945HS w/ Radeon 780M GraphicsOut of Stock

69°CAvg

79°CMax

RAM Usage, %

ModeratePeak 69%

32 GBDDR5-5600

65%Avg

69%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 780M Graphics + Ryzen 9 8945HS w/ Radeon 780M Graphics: 65 FPS at 1440p

780M Graphics benchmark: 65 FPS avg, 22 FPS 1% lows at 1440p. Tested with Ryzen 9 8945HS w/ Radeon 780M Graphics and 32GB RAM. GPU 63°C, CPU 69°C. Frame drops detected, 1% lows drop to 22 FPS. GPU bottleneck, 780M Graphics at 95%.

speedPerformance

Good AVG at 100HzLow 1% at 100Hz

65AVG FPS

221% LOW

100

221%

181MAX

65AVG

1440pmonitor100HzNoticeable stuttering below 30 FPS

developer_boardGPU

CriticalPeak 99%

780M Graphics

Usage

95% / 99%

Temp

63°C / 70°C

Maxed out: pinned near 100% throughout the session

memoryCPU

GoodPeak 73%

Ryzen 9 8945HS w/ Radeon 780M Graphics

Usage

27% / 73%

Temp

69°C / 79°C

Has plenty of headroom

timerPlaytime

00:13:47Enough for reliable data

memory_altRAM

ModeratePeak 69%

32 GB DDR5-5600

Usage

65% / 69%

Plenty of room

compressBottleneck

93%

780M Graphicsarrow_backGPU LimitedRyzen 9 8945HS w/ Radeon 780M Graphics

780M Graphics is the limit: upgrade it or lower settings for more FPS

tuneGame Settings

Resolution2560x1440

appsBackground Apps

Background apps are private

Hardware

GPU

CPU

memory_altRAM

32 GB DDR55600 MHz · Dual Channel

65%Avg

hard_driveStorage

All SSDs

KINGSTON OM3PGP41024P-A01 TB · HDD

developer_boardMotherboard

All Motherboards

Shenzhen Meigao Electronic Equipment Co.,Ltd HPBSDFP8

Windows 11

AMD Driver 31.0.24027.1012

2560x1440 @ 100Hz

Screenshots

4 items

Screenshots are private

Answers About Your Benchmark

speedHow many FPS does 780M Graphics get in Counter-Strike 2 at 1440p?expand_more

780M Graphics delivers 65 FPS average in Counter-Strike 2 at 1440p. 1% lows hit 22 FPS. Some frame drops during demanding scenes.

compressIs Ryzen 9 8945HS w/ Radeon 780M Graphics bottlenecking 780M Graphics in Counter-Strike 2?expand_more

No CPU bottleneck. 780M Graphics is the limiting factor at 95% usage, while Ryzen 9 8945HS w/ Radeon 780M Graphics has headroom at 27%. This is normal, most games are GPU-bound.

memoryIs 32GB RAM enough for Counter-Strike 2?expand_more

Counter-Strike 2 used 65% of 32GB RAM. Plenty of headroom for background apps.

thermostatWhat are normal GPU and CPU temperatures while gaming?expand_more

The 780M Graphics reached 63°C and the Ryzen 9 8945HS w/ Radeon 780M Graphics 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 22 FPS vs 65 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. 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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