What does 1% low FPS mean in Overwatch 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 170 FPS and the 1% low is 117 FPS. A small gap between average and 1% low means consistent frame delivery with minimal stuttering.

Overwatch 2

11:17 played3mo agoMateuszKloc

RTX 4090

i9-13900KS 64 GB

Avg Usage

93%GPU

38%CPU

47%RAM

170

FPSAverage

117

FPS1% Low

Resolution2560x1440

Scale200%

ShadowsUltra

TexturesHigh

Tips & Tricks4

Good 1% Lows

1% low FPS drops to 117 FPS, frame drops below 165Hz cause visible stuttering. RTX 4090 usage at 93% is the bottleneck.

Critical GPU Usage

GPU usage hit 93% while CPU sat at 38%. Your RTX 4090 is the bottleneck, upgrade, lower graphics settings or resolution to increase FPS.

Critical CPU Temp

CPU peaked at 100°C, thermal throttling detected. Reapply thermal paste, clean dust, or improve case airflow.

Browser Running

A browser used 5% CPU and 11% GPU during the benchmark. Close all browser windows for cleaner results.

Frames per Second, FPSFPSBenchmark 28:52Playtime 11:17

Excellent AVG at 165HzGood 1% at 165Hz

Max193 FPS

Avg170 FPS

1% Low117 FPS

0.1% Low63 FPS

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GPU Usage, %

CriticalVRAM 30%Peak 100%

RTX 4090$3,498

93%Avg

100%Max

CPU Usage, %

GoodPeak 68%

i9-13900KS$629.99

38%Avg

68%Max

GPU Temp, °C

WarmPeak 68°C

RTX 4090$3,498

65°CAvg

68°CMax

CPU Temp, °C

CriticalPeak 100°C

i9-13900KS$629.99

95°CAvg

100°CMax

RAM Usage, %

GoodPeak 49%

64 GBDDR5-4800

47%Avg

49%Max

Background Processes

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Background apps are private

Overwatch 2 on RTX 4090 + i9-13900KS: 170 FPS at 1440p

RTX 4090 benchmark: 170 FPS avg, 117 FPS 1% lows at 1440p. Tested with i9-13900KS and 64GB RAM. GPU 65°C, CPU 95°C. Some frame drops below 165 Hz. GPU bottleneck, RTX 4090 at 93%.

speedPerformance

Excellent AVG at 165HzGood 1% at 165Hz

170AVG FPS

1171% LOW

165.08

1171%

193MAX

170AVG

1440pmonitor165HzSome frame drops below 165 FPS

developer_boardGPU

CriticalPeak 100%

RTX 4090

Usage

93% / 100%

Temp

65°C / 68°C

Working hard: high sustained load

memoryCPU

GoodPeak 68%

i9-13900KS

Usage

38% / 68%

Temp

95°C / 100°C

Overheating: reapply thermal paste or upgrade cooler

timerPlaytime

00:11:17Enough for reliable data

memory_altRAM

GoodPeak 49%

64 GB DDR5-4800

Usage

47% / 49%

Plenty of room

compressBottleneck

86%

14%

RTX 4090arrow_backGPU Limitedi9-13900KS

RTX 4090 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

64 GB DDR54800 MHz · Dual Channel

47%Avg

hard_driveStorage

All SSDs

KINGSTON SKC3000D2048G2 TB · HDD

developer_boardMotherboard

All Motherboards

Gigabyte Z790 UD AXZ790 · LGA1700

Windows 11

NVIDIA Driver 610.88

2560x1440 @ 165.08Hz

Screenshots

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Answers About Your Benchmark

speedHow many FPS does RTX 4090 get in Overwatch 2 at 1440p?expand_more

RTX 4090 delivers 170 FPS average in Overwatch 2 at 1440p. 1% lows hit 117 FPS. Some frame drops during demanding scenes.

compressIs i9-13900KS bottlenecking RTX 4090 in Overwatch 2?expand_more

No CPU bottleneck. RTX 4090 is the limiting factor at 93% usage, while i9-13900KS has headroom at 38%. This is normal, most games are GPU-bound.

memoryIs 64GB RAM enough for Overwatch 2?expand_more

Overwatch 2 used 47% of 64GB RAM. Plenty of headroom for background apps.

thermostatWhat are normal GPU and CPU temperatures while gaming?expand_more

The RTX 4090 reached 65°C and the i9-13900KS reached 95°C. On the warm side, check your case airflow and thermal paste.

trending_downWhat does 1% low FPS mean?expand_more

The lowest FPS drops, your lag spikes. Here it's 117 FPS vs 170 FPS average. A small gap means consistent frame delivery.

boltHow do I get more FPS in Overwatch 2?expand_more

Your GPU is maxed out, lower resolution, turn down ray tracing and shadows, or cap your frame rate. Your temperatures are high, clean your fans, check case airflow, or repaste your cooler. Thermal throttling kills FPS. 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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