What does 1% low FPS mean in Helldivers 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 21 FPS and the 1% low is 9 FPS. A small gap between average and 1% low means consistent frame delivery with minimal stuttering.

Helldivers 2

07:15 played8d agoFourtyThree

(TM) RX 480 Graphics

Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3 16 GB

Avg Usage

73%GPU

66%CPU

90%RAM

FPSAverage

FPS1% Low

Terrain QualityLow

Object DetailLow

Vertical Fov55

Texture QualityLow

Async ComputeYes

Tips & Tricks5

Low 1% Lows

1% low FPS drops to 9 FPS, frame drops below 60Hz cause visible stuttering. GPU peaked at 84°C, thermal throttling detected.

Hot GPU Temp

GPU peaked at 84°C, thermal throttling detected. Clean dust filters, GPU heatsink, or improve case airflow.

Critical RAM Usage

RAM usage peaked at 95% of 16 GB. Close background apps to free up memory, or upgrade to more RAM.

Critical VRAM Usage

GPU VRAM usage averaged 3.7 of 4 GB (peaked at 96%). Lower graphics settings or resolution to avoid stutters from VRAM pressure.

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.

Frames per Second, FPSFPSBenchmark 18:24Playtime 07:15

Low AVG at 60HzLow 1% at 60Hz

Max63 FPS

Avg21 FPS

1% Low9 FPS

0.1% Low6 FPS

123620

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GPU Usage, %

ModerateVRAM 93%Peak 92%

(TM) RX 480 GraphicsOut of Stock

73%Avg

92%Max

CPU Usage, %

ModeratePeak 95%

Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3Out of Stock

66%Avg

95%Max

GPU Temp, °C

WarmPeak 84°C

(TM) RX 480 GraphicsOut of Stock

79°CAvg

84°CMax

CPU Temp, °C

GoodPeak 50°C

Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3Out of Stock

48°CAvg

50°CMax

RAM Usage, %

HighPeak 95%

16 GBDDR4-1866

90%Avg

95%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

Helldivers 2 on (TM) RX 480 Graphics + Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3: 21 FPS at 3440x1440

(TM) RX 480 Graphics benchmark: 21 FPS avg, 9 FPS 1% lows at 3440x1440. Tested with Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3 and 16GB RAM. GPU 79°C, CPU 48°C. Frame drops detected, 1% lows drop to 9 FPS.

speedPerformance

Low AVG at 60HzLow 1% at 60Hz

21AVG FPS

91% LOW

91%

63MAX

21AVG

3440x1440monitor60HzNoticeable stuttering below 30 FPS

developer_boardGPU

ModeratePeak 92%

(TM) RX 480 Graphics

Usage

73% / 92%

Temp

79°C / 84°C

Has headroom: your GPU can handle more

memoryCPU

ModeratePeak 95%

Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3

Usage

66% / 95%

Temp

48°C / 50°C

Has plenty of headroom

timerPlaytime

00:07:15Enough for reliable data

memory_altRAM

CriticalPeak 95%

16 GB DDR4-1866

Usage

90% / 95%

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

compressBottleneck

55%

45%

(TM) RX 480 GraphicsNo bottleneckIntel Xeon E5-2630 v3

No clear bottleneck: both GPU and CPU have headroom

tuneGame Settings

Terrain QualityLow

appsBackground Apps

Background apps are private

Hardware

GPU

CPU

memory_altRAM

16 GB DDR41866 MHz · Single Channel

90%Avg

hard_driveStorage

All SSDs

Microsoft Storage Space Device3 TB

developer_boardMotherboard

All Motherboards

ASRock X99 WSX99 · LGA2011-3

Windows 10

AMD Driver 31.0.21925.1001

3440x1440 @ 60Hz

Screenshots

4 items

Screenshots are private

Answers About Your Benchmark

speedHow many FPS does (TM) RX 480 Graphics get in Helldivers 2 at 3440x1440?expand_more

(TM) RX 480 Graphics delivers 21 FPS average in Helldivers 2 at 3440x1440. 1% lows hit 9 FPS. Some frame drops during demanding scenes.

compressIs Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3 bottlenecking (TM) RX 480 Graphics in Helldivers 2?expand_more

No bottleneck detected. Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3 (66%) and (TM) RX 480 Graphics (73%) are well balanced.

memoryIs 16GB RAM enough for Helldivers 2?expand_more

Helldivers 2 used 90% 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 (TM) RX 480 Graphics reached 79°C and the Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3 reached 48°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 9 FPS vs 21 FPS average. The gap suggests noticeable frame drops during intense scenes.

boltHow do I get more FPS in Helldivers 2?expand_more

Both GPU and CPU are well balanced, lowering graphics quality or resolution will give you the biggest FPS boost. 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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