What does 1% low FPS mean in Dota 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 50 FPS. A small gap between average and 1% low means consistent frame delivery with minimal stuttering.

Dota 2

Name: Dota 2 Benchmark Data on 780M Graphics + Ryzen 7 8845HS w/ Radeon 780M Graphics
Creator: HowManyFPS
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

15:38 played6h agoserpico

780M Graphics

Ryzen 7 8845HS w/ Radeon 780M Graphics 32 GB

Avg Usage

97%GPU

27%CPU

73%RAM

FPSAverage

FPS1% Low

Resolution3440x1440

TexturesHigh

ShadowsMedium

Nvidia ReflexEnabled

Tips & Tricks4

Critical GPU Usage

GPU usage hit 97% while CPU sat at 27%. Your 780M Graphics is the bottleneck, lower graphics settings or resolution to increase FPS.

Hot GPU Temp

GPU peaked at 86°C, thermal throttling detected. Use a cooling pad, clean air vents, or limit FPS to reduce heat.

Hot CPU Temp

CPU peaked at 90°C, thermal throttling detected. Use a cooling pad, clean air vents, or undervolt the CPU.

Outdated GPU Driver

GPU driver is 9 months old (version 32.0.21030.2001, 2025-09-25). Update to the latest driver for bug fixes, game optimizations, and potential FPS improvements.

Frames per Second, FPSFPSBenchmark 21:19Playtime 15:38

Excellent AVG at 60HzModerate 1% at 60Hz

Max249 FPS

Avg65 FPS

1% Low50 FPS

0.1% Low34 FPS

123620

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GPU Usage, %

CriticalPeak 100%

780M GraphicsOut of Stock

97%Avg

100%Max

CPU Usage, %

GoodPeak 43%

Ryzen 7 8845HS w/ Radeon 780M GraphicsOut of Stock

27%Avg

43%Max

GPU Temp, °C

HotPeak 86°C

780M GraphicsOut of Stock

80°CAvg

86°CMax

CPU Temp, °C

HotPeak 90°C

Ryzen 7 8845HS w/ Radeon 780M GraphicsOut of Stock

83°CAvg

90°CMax

RAM Usage, %

ModeratePeak 77%

32 GBDDR5-5600

73%Avg

77%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

Dota 2 on 780M Graphics + Ryzen 7 8845HS w/ Radeon 780M Graphics: 65 FPS at 3440x1440

780M Graphics benchmark: 65 FPS avg, 50 FPS 1% lows at 3440x1440. Tested with Ryzen 7 8845HS w/ Radeon 780M Graphics and 32GB RAM. GPU 80°C, CPU 83°C. Some frame drops below 60 Hz. GPU bottleneck, 780M Graphics at 97%.

speedPerformance

Excellent AVG at 60HzModerate 1% at 60Hz

65AVG FPS

501% LOW

501%

249MAX

65AVG

3440x1440monitor60HzSome frame drops below 60 FPS

developer_boardGPU

CriticalPeak 100%

780M Graphics

Usage

97% / 100%

Temp

80°C / 86°C

Maxed out: pinned near 100% throughout the session

memoryCPU

GoodPeak 43%

Ryzen 7 8845HS w/ Radeon 780M Graphics

Usage

27% / 43%

Temp

83°C / 90°C

Has plenty of headroom

timerPlaytime

00:15:38Enough for reliable data

memory_altRAM

ModeratePeak 77%

32 GB DDR5-5600

Usage

73% / 77%

Comfortable but watch it with browser tabs open

compressBottleneck

93%

780M Graphicsarrow_backGPU LimitedRyzen 7 8845HS w/ Radeon 780M Graphics

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

tuneGame Settings

Resolution3440x1440

appsBackground Apps

Background apps are private

Hardware

GPU

CPU

memory_altRAM

32 GB DDR55600 MHz · Dual Channel

73%Avg

hard_driveStorage

All SSDs

Wodposit NVMe SSD1 TB · NVMe · NVMe SSD

developer_boardMotherboard

All Motherboards

A8FP8

Windows 11

AMD Driver 32.0.21030.2001

3440x1440 @ 60Hz

Screenshots

4 items

Screenshots are private

Answers About Your Benchmark

speedHow many FPS does 780M Graphics get in Dota 2 at 3440x1440?expand_more

780M Graphics delivers 65 FPS average in Dota 2 at 3440x1440. 1% lows hit 50 FPS. Some frame drops during demanding scenes.

compressIs Ryzen 7 8845HS w/ Radeon 780M Graphics bottlenecking 780M Graphics in Dota 2?expand_more

No CPU bottleneck. 780M Graphics is the limiting factor at 97% usage, while Ryzen 7 8845HS w/ Radeon 780M Graphics has headroom at 27%. This is normal, most games are GPU-bound.

memoryIs 32GB RAM enough for Dota 2?expand_more

Dota 2 used 73% of 32GB RAM. Plenty of headroom for background apps.

thermostatWhat are normal GPU and CPU temperatures while gaming?expand_more

The 780M Graphics reached 80°C and the Ryzen 7 8845HS w/ Radeon 780M Graphics reached 83°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 50 FPS vs 65 FPS average. A small gap means consistent frame delivery.

boltHow do I get more FPS in Dota 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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