What does 1% low FPS mean in Diablo IV 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 49 FPS and the 1% low is 17 FPS. A small gap between average and 1% low means consistent frame delivery with minimal stuttering.

Diablo IV

50:55 played2d agomilitary_techSamuelVerheyde

GTX 960M

i7-6700HQ 16 GB

Avg Usage

82%GPU

41%CPU

74%RAM

FPSAverage

FPS1% Low

Tips & Tricks5

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.

Low 1% Lows

1% low FPS drops to 17 FPS, frame drops below 60Hz cause visible stuttering. GTX 960M usage at 82% is the bottleneck.

High GPU Usage

GPU usage hit 82% while CPU sat at 41%. Your GTX 960M is the bottleneck, lower graphics settings or resolution to increase FPS.

Critical CPU Temp

CPU peaked at 91°C, thermal throttling detected. Use a cooling pad, clean air vents, or undervolt the CPU.

High RAM Usage

RAM usage peaked at 87% of 16 GB. Close background apps to free up memory, or upgrade to more RAM.

Frames per Second, FPSFPSBenchmark 1:21:30Playtime 50:55

Moderate AVG at 60HzLow 1% at 60Hz

Max242 FPS

Avg49 FPS

1% Low17 FPS

0.1% Low11 FPS

123620

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GPU Usage, %

HighPeak 99%

GTX 960MOut of Stock

82%Avg

99%Max

CPU Usage, %

GoodPeak 100%

i7-6700HQOut of Stock

41%Avg

100%Max

GPU Temp, °C

Sensor Issue

GTX 960MOut of Stock

Avg

Max

CPU Temp, °C

HotPeak 91°C

i7-6700HQOut of Stock

82°CAvg

91°CMax

RAM Usage, %

ModeratePeak 87%

16 GBDDR4-2133

74%Avg

87%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

Diablo IV on GTX 960M + i7-6700HQ: 49 FPS

GTX 960M benchmark: 49 FPS avg, 17 FPS 1% lows. Tested with i7-6700HQ and 16GB RAM. GPU 1°C, CPU 82°C. Frame drops detected, 1% lows drop to 17 FPS. GPU bottleneck, GTX 960M at 82%.

speedPerformance

Moderate AVG at 60HzLow 1% at 60Hz

49AVG FPS

171% LOW

60.002914

171%

242MAX

49AVG

monitor60HzNoticeable stuttering below 30 FPS

developer_boardGPU

HighPeak 99%

GTX 960M

Usage

82% / 99%

Temp

Working hard: high sustained load

memoryCPU

GoodPeak 100%

i7-6700HQ

Usage

41% / 100%

Temp

82°C / 91°C

Has plenty of headroom

timerPlaytime

00:50:55Enough for reliable data

memory_altRAM

ModeratePeak 87%

16 GB DDR4-2133

Usage

74% / 87%

Comfortable but watch it with browser tabs open

compressBottleneck

80%

20%

GTX 960Marrow_backGPU Limitedi7-6700HQ

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

appsBackground Apps

Background apps are private

Hardware

GPU

CPU

memory_altRAM

16 GB DDR42133 MHz · Dual Channel

74%Avg

hard_driveStorage

All SSDs

HGST HTS721010A9E6301 TB · HDD

developer_boardMotherboard

All Motherboards

ASUS GL752VWIntegrated

Windows 10

NVIDIA Driver 582.78

1920x1080 @ 60.002914Hz

Screenshots

4 items

Screenshots are private

Answers About Your Benchmark

speedHow many FPS does GTX 960M get in Diablo IV?expand_more

GTX 960M delivers 49 FPS average in Diablo IV. 1% lows hit 17 FPS. Some frame drops during demanding scenes.

compressIs i7-6700HQ bottlenecking GTX 960M in Diablo IV?expand_more

No CPU bottleneck. GTX 960M is the limiting factor at 82% usage, while i7-6700HQ has headroom at 41%. This is normal, most games are GPU-bound.

memoryIs 16GB RAM enough for Diablo IV?expand_more

Diablo IV used 74% 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 82°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 17 FPS vs 49 FPS average. The gap suggests noticeable frame drops during intense scenes.

boltHow do I get more FPS in Diablo IV?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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