What does 1% low FPS mean in Sid Meier's Civilization VI 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 88 FPS and the 1% low is 60 FPS. A small gap between average and 1% low means consistent frame delivery with minimal stuttering.

Sid Meier's Civilization VI

2:43:28 played6d agomilitary_techKonigKorvz

Ryzen 5 5600XT 16 GB

Avg Usage

0%GPU

34%CPU

96%RAM

FPSAverage

FPS1% Low

Tips & Tricks3

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.

GPU Usage Sensor

GPU usage reported 0% despite the game running, this is a sensor reading failure. Usage data for this session is unreliable. Try updating GPU drivers or check if monitoring software is conflicting.

Critical RAM Usage

RAM usage peaked at 99% of 16 GB. Close background apps to free up memory, or upgrade to more RAM.

Frames per Second, FPSFPSBenchmark 2:53:35Playtime 2:43:28

Excellent AVG at 60HzExcellent 1% at 60Hz

Max189 FPS

Avg88 FPS

1% Low60 FPS

0.1% Low25 FPS

123620

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GPU Usage, %

Sensor Issue

Avg

Max

CPU Usage, %

GoodPeak 100%

Ryzen 5 5600XTOut of Stock

34%Avg

100%Max

GPU Temp, °C

Sensor Issue

Avg

Max

CPU Temp, °C

GoodPeak 62°C

Ryzen 5 5600XTOut of Stock

49°CAvg

62°CMax

RAM Usage, %

CriticalPeak 99%

16 GBDDR4-3000

96%Avg

99%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

Sid Meier's Civilization VI on GTX 1060 6GB + Ryzen 5 5600XT: 88 FPS

GTX 1060 6GB benchmark: 88 FPS avg, 60 FPS 1% lows. Tested with Ryzen 5 5600XT and 16GB RAM. GPU 1°C, CPU 49°C. Some frame drops below 60 Hz.

speedPerformance

Excellent AVG at 60HzExcellent 1% at 60Hz

88AVG FPS

601% LOW

601%

189MAX

88AVG

monitor60HzSome frame drops

developer_boardGPU

Sensor Issue

GTX 1060 6GB

Usage

Temp

GPU usage sensor failure: readings unreliable

memoryCPU

GoodPeak 100%

Ryzen 5 5600XT

Usage

34% / 100%

Temp

49°C / 62°C

Has plenty of headroom

timerPlaytime

02:43:28Enough for reliable data

memory_altRAM

CriticalPeak 99%

16 GB DDR4-3000

Usage

96% / 99%

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

compressBottleneck

50%

GTX 1060 6GBsensors_offSensor IssueRyzen 5 5600XT

Sensor reading failure: bottleneck cannot be determined from this session

appsBackground Apps

Background apps are private

Hardware

GPU

All GPUs

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB

thermostat1°C

CPU

memory_altRAM

16 GB DDR43000 MHz · Dual Channel

96%Avg

hard_driveStorage

All SSDs

WDS500G3X0C-00SJG0500 GB · HDD

developer_boardMotherboard

All Motherboards

ASUS ROG STRIX B450-F GAMINGB450 · AM4

Windows 11

AMD Driver 582.78

1920x1080 @ 60Hz

Screenshots

4 items

Screenshots are private

Answers About Your Benchmark

speedHow many FPS does GTX 1060 6GB get in Sid Meier's Civilization VI?expand_more

GTX 1060 6GB delivers 88 FPS average in Sid Meier's Civilization VI. 1% lows hit 60 FPS. Some frame drops during demanding scenes.

compressIs Ryzen 5 5600XT bottlenecking GTX 1060 6GB in Sid Meier's Civilization VI?expand_more

No bottleneck detected. Ryzen 5 5600XT (34%) and GTX 1060 6GB (0%) are well balanced.

memoryIs 16GB RAM enough for Sid Meier's Civilization VI?expand_more

Sid Meier's Civilization VI used 96% 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 GTX 1060 6GB reached 1°C and the Ryzen 5 5600XT reached 49°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 60 FPS vs 88 FPS average. A small gap means consistent frame delivery.

boltHow do I get more FPS in Sid Meier's Civilization VI?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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