What does 1% low FPS mean in DayZ 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 166 FPS and the 1% low is 42 FPS. A small gap between average and 1% low means consistent frame delivery with minimal stuttering.

DayZ

24:25 played18h agoRAR974

RX 9060 XT

Ryzen 7 9800X3D 32 GB

Avg Usage

92%GPU

43%CPU

79%RAM

166

FPSAverage

FPS1% Low

Tips & Tricks4

Moderate 1% Lows

1% low FPS drops to 42 FPS, frame drops below 165Hz cause visible stuttering. RX 9060 XT usage at 92% is the bottleneck.

Critical GPU Usage

GPU usage hit 92% while CPU sat at 43%. Your RX 9060 XT is the bottleneck, upgrade, lower graphics settings or resolution to increase FPS.

Critical VRAM Usage

GPU VRAM usage averaged 7.4 of 8 GB (peaked at 95%). Lower graphics settings or resolution to avoid stutters from VRAM pressure.

GPU Underclocking

GPU averaged 2292 MHz, only 82% of its 2790 MHz boost clock while GPU usage is above 90%, severe throttling under load.

Frames per Second, FPSFPSBenchmark 24:38Playtime 24:25

Excellent AVG at 165HzModerate 1% at 165Hz

Max183 FPS

Avg166 FPS

1% Low42 FPS

0.1% Low7 FPS

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GPU Usage, %

CriticalVRAM 95%Peak 99%

RX 9060 XTOut of Stock

92%Avg

99%Max

CPU Usage, %

GoodPeak 52%

Ryzen 7 9800X3D$589.9

43%Avg

52%Max

GPU Temp, °C

GoodPeak 65°C

RX 9060 XTOut of Stock

60°CAvg

65°CMax

CPU Temp, °C

WarmPeak 67°C

Ryzen 7 9800X3D$589.9

66°CAvg

67°CMax

RAM Usage, %

ModeratePeak 82%

32 GBDDR5-6000

79%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

DayZ on RX 9060 XT + Ryzen 7 9800X3D: 166 FPS

RX 9060 XT benchmark: 166 FPS avg, 42 FPS 1% lows. Tested with Ryzen 7 9800X3D and 32GB RAM. GPU 60°C, CPU 66°C. Frame drops detected, 1% lows drop to 42 FPS. GPU bottleneck, RX 9060 XT at 92%.

speedPerformance

Excellent AVG at 165HzModerate 1% at 165Hz

166AVG FPS

421% LOW

165

421%

183MAX

166AVG

monitor165HzNoticeable stuttering below 83 FPS

developer_boardGPU

CriticalPeak 99%

RX 9060 XT

Usage

92% / 99%

Temp

60°C / 65°C

Working hard: high sustained load

memoryCPU

GoodPeak 52%

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

Usage

43% / 52%

Temp

66°C / 67°C

Has plenty of headroom

timerPlaytime

00:24:25Enough for reliable data

memory_altRAM

ModeratePeak 82%

32 GB DDR5-6000

Usage

79% / 82%

Comfortable but watch it with browser tabs open

compressBottleneck

82%

18%

RX 9060 XTarrow_backGPU LimitedRyzen 7 9800X3D

RX 9060 XT is the limit: upgrade it or lower settings for more FPS

appsBackground Apps

Background apps are private

Hardware

GPU

CPU

memory_altRAM

32 GB DDR56000 MHz · Dual Channel

79%Avg

hard_driveStorage

All SSDs

PNY CS3150 1TB SSD1 TB · SSD

developer_boardMotherboard

All Motherboards

ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFIB650E · AM5

Windows 11

AMD Driver 32.0.31041.1004

1920x1080 @ 165Hz

Screenshots

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Screenshots are private

Answers About Your Benchmark

speedHow many FPS does RX 9060 XT get in DayZ?expand_more

RX 9060 XT delivers 166 FPS average in DayZ. 1% lows hit 42 FPS. Some frame drops during demanding scenes.

compressIs Ryzen 7 9800X3D bottlenecking RX 9060 XT in DayZ?expand_more

No CPU bottleneck. RX 9060 XT is the limiting factor at 92% usage, while Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom at 43%. This is normal, most games are GPU-bound.

memoryIs 32GB RAM enough for DayZ?expand_more

DayZ used 79% of 32GB RAM. Plenty of headroom for background apps.

thermostatWhat are normal GPU and CPU temperatures while gaming?expand_more

The RX 9060 XT reached 60°C and the Ryzen 7 9800X3D reached 66°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 42 FPS vs 166 FPS average. The gap suggests noticeable frame drops during intense scenes.

boltHow do I get more FPS in DayZ?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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