What does 1% low FPS mean in Counter-Strike 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 347 FPS and the 1% low is 162 FPS. A small gap between average and 1% low means consistent frame delivery with minimal stuttering.

Counter-Strike 2

26:28 played7d agooghost

RX 9070 XT

Ryzen 7 7700X 32 GB

Avg Usage

82%GPU

50%CPU

46%RAM

347

FPSAverage

162

FPS1% Low

Resolution3440x1440

ReflexEnabled

ShadowsLow

Tips & Tricks4

High GPU Usage

GPU usage hit 82% while CPU sat at 50%. Your RX 9070 XT is the bottleneck, upgrade, lower graphics settings or resolution to increase FPS.

GPU Underclocking

GPU averaged 1606 MHz, only 54% of its 2970 MHz boost clock. Check power settings, thermals, or driver issues preventing the GPU from reaching full speed.

XMP Disabled

RAM is running at 4800 MHz instead of its rated 5200 MHz. Enable XMP/DOCP in BIOS to unlock full memory speed, this is free performance.

FPS Limit 500

Max FPS reached 524 of 500 cap. Remove the 500 FPS limit in Counter-Strike 2 settings to increase FPS.

Frames per Second, FPSFPSBenchmark 31:51Playtime 26:28

Excellent AVG at 144HzExcellent 1% at 144Hz

Max524 FPS

Avg347 FPS

1% Low162 FPS

0.1% Low139 FPS

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GPU Usage, %

HighVRAM 41%Peak 98%

RX 9070 XT$819.99

82%Avg

98%Max

CPU Usage, %

GoodPeak 60%

Ryzen 7 7700X$233

50%Avg

60%Max

GPU Temp, °C

GoodPeak 47°C

RX 9070 XT$819.99

40°CAvg

47°CMax

CPU Temp, °C

WarmPeak 75°C

Ryzen 7 7700X$233

70°CAvg

75°CMax

RAM Usage, %

GoodPeak 48%

32 GBDDR5-5200

46%Avg

48%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

Counter-Strike 2 on RX 9070 XT + Ryzen 7 7700X: 347 FPS at 3440x1440

RX 9070 XT benchmark: 347 FPS avg, 162 FPS 1% lows at 3440x1440. Tested with Ryzen 7 7700X and 32GB RAM. GPU 40°C, CPU 70°C. Frame drops detected, 1% lows drop to 162 FPS. GPU bottleneck, RX 9070 XT at 82%.

speedPerformance

Excellent AVG at 144HzExcellent 1% at 144Hz

347AVG FPS

1621% LOW

144

1621%

524MAX

347AVG

3440x1440monitor144HzNoticeable stuttering

developer_boardGPU

HighPeak 98%

RX 9070 XT

Usage

82% / 98%

Temp

40°C / 47°C

Working hard: high sustained load

memoryCPU

GoodPeak 60%

Ryzen 7 7700X

Usage

50% / 60%

Temp

70°C / 75°C

Has plenty of headroom

timerPlaytime

00:26:28Enough for reliable data

memory_altRAM

GoodPeak 48%

32 GB DDR5-5200

Usage

46% / 48%

Plenty of room

compressBottleneck

73%

27%

RX 9070 XTarrow_backGPU LimitedRyzen 7 7700X

RX 9070 XT 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 DDR55200 MHz · Dual Channel

46%Avg

hard_driveStorage

All SSDs

Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 1TB1 TB · SSD

developer_boardMotherboard

All Motherboards

ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X670E GENEX670E · AM5

Windows 11

AMD Driver 32.0.31041.1004

3440x1440 @ 144Hz

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Answers About Your Benchmark

speedHow many FPS does RX 9070 XT get in Counter-Strike 2 at 3440x1440?expand_more

RX 9070 XT delivers 347 FPS average in Counter-Strike 2 at 3440x1440. 1% lows hit 162 FPS. Some frame drops during demanding scenes.

compressIs Ryzen 7 7700X bottlenecking RX 9070 XT in Counter-Strike 2?expand_more

No CPU bottleneck. RX 9070 XT is the limiting factor at 82% usage, while Ryzen 7 7700X has headroom at 50%. This is normal, most games are GPU-bound.

memoryIs 32GB RAM enough for Counter-Strike 2?expand_more

Counter-Strike 2 used 46% of 32GB RAM. Plenty of headroom for background apps.

thermostatWhat are normal GPU and CPU temperatures while gaming?expand_more

The RX 9070 XT reached 40°C and the Ryzen 7 7700X reached 70°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 162 FPS vs 347 FPS average. The gap suggests noticeable frame drops during intense scenes.

boltHow do I get more FPS in Counter-Strike 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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