What does 1% low FPS mean in Valorant 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 134 FPS and the 1% low is 85 FPS. A small gap between average and 1% low means consistent frame delivery with minimal stuttering.

Valorant

45:53 played2d agoVarunShetty

Intel(R) Graphics

Ultra 5 225H 16 GB

Avg Usage

96%GPU

31%CPU

87%RAM

134

FPSAverage

FPS1% Low

Resolution1600x900

MultithreadedYes

MaterialHigh

DetailHigh

Anti-AliasingMSAA 4x

Tips & Tricks5

Critical GPU Usage

GPU usage hit 96% while CPU sat at 31%. Your Intel(R) Graphics is the bottleneck, lower graphics settings or resolution to increase FPS.

Critical GPU Temp

GPU peaked at 91°C, thermal throttling detected. Use a cooling pad, clean air vents, or limit FPS to reduce heat.

Hot CPU Temp

CPU peaked at 85°C, thermal throttling detected. Use a cooling pad, clean air vents, or undervolt the CPU.

Critical RAM Usage

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

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 53:32Playtime 45:53

Excellent AVG at 60HzExcellent 1% at 60Hz

Max329 FPS

Avg134 FPS

1% Low85 FPS

0.1% Low59 FPS

123620

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GPU Usage, %

CriticalPeak 100%

Intel(R) GraphicsOut of Stock

96%Avg

100%Max

CPU Usage, %

GoodPeak 67%

Ultra 5 225HOut of Stock

31%Avg

67%Max

GPU Temp, °C

WarmPeak 91°C

Intel(R) GraphicsOut of Stock

77°CAvg

91°CMax

CPU Temp, °C

WarmPeak 85°C

Ultra 5 225HOut of Stock

77°CAvg

85°CMax

RAM Usage, %

HighPeak 99%

16 GBDDR5-5600

87%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

Valorant on Intel(R) Graphics + Ultra 5 225H: 134 FPS at 1600x900

Intel(R) Graphics benchmark: 134 FPS avg, 85 FPS 1% lows at 1600x900. Tested with Ultra 5 225H and 16GB RAM. GPU 77°C, CPU 77°C. Some frame drops below 60 Hz. GPU bottleneck, Intel(R) Graphics at 96%.

speedPerformance

Excellent AVG at 60HzExcellent 1% at 60Hz

134AVG FPS

851% LOW

60.003094

851%

329MAX

134AVG

1600x900monitor60HzSome frame drops

developer_boardGPU

CriticalPeak 100%

Intel(R) Graphics

Usage

96% / 100%

Temp

77°C / 91°C

Maxed out: pinned near 100% throughout the session

memoryCPU

GoodPeak 67%

Ultra 5 225H

Usage

31% / 67%

Temp

77°C / 85°C

Has plenty of headroom

timerPlaytime

00:45:53Enough for reliable data

memory_altRAM

HighPeak 99%

16 GB DDR5-5600

Usage

87% / 99%

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

compressBottleneck

91%

Intel(R) Graphicsarrow_backGPU LimitedUltra 5 225H

Intel(R) Graphics is the limit: upgrade it or lower settings for more FPS

tuneGame Settings

Resolution1600x900

appsBackground Apps

Background apps are private

Hardware

GPU

CPU

memory_altRAM

16 GB DDR55600 MHz · Single Channel

87%Avg

hard_driveStorage

All SSDs

NVMe OM8TAP4-AD0 KDI 512GB512 GB · NVMe · NVMe SSD

developer_boardMotherboard

All Motherboards

Dell 060JXGIntel BGA 2049

Windows 11

Intel Driver 32.0.101.8991

1920x1080 @ 60.003094Hz

Screenshots

4 items

Screenshots are private

Answers About Your Benchmark

speedHow many FPS does Intel(R) Graphics get in Valorant at 1600x900?expand_more

Intel(R) Graphics delivers 134 FPS average in Valorant at 1600x900. 1% lows hit 85 FPS. Some frame drops during demanding scenes.

compressIs Ultra 5 225H bottlenecking Intel(R) Graphics in Valorant?expand_more

No CPU bottleneck. Intel(R) Graphics is the limiting factor at 96% usage, while Ultra 5 225H has headroom at 31%. This is normal, most games are GPU-bound.

memoryIs 16GB RAM enough for Valorant?expand_more

Valorant used 87% 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 Intel(R) Graphics reached 77°C and the Ultra 5 225H reached 77°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 85 FPS vs 134 FPS average. A small gap means consistent frame delivery.

boltHow do I get more FPS in Valorant?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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