What does 1% low FPS mean in Fortnite 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 120 FPS and the 1% low is 3 FPS. A small gap between average and 1% low means consistent frame delivery with minimal stuttering.

Fortnite

16:37 played1d agoSamuelVerheyde

GTX 960M

i7-6700HQ 16 GB

Avg Usage

63%GPU

91%CPU

61%RAM

120

FPSAverage

FPS1% Low

Resolution1920x1080

Rendering ModePerformance

3D Resolution45%

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.

Low 1% Lows

1% low FPS drops to 3 FPS, frame drops below 60Hz cause visible stuttering. CPU peaked at 87°C, thermal throttling detected.

Hot CPU Temp

CPU peaked at 87°C, thermal throttling detected. Use a cooling pad, clean air vents, or undervolt the CPU.

Frames per Second, FPSFPSBenchmark 32:42Playtime 16:37

Excellent AVG at 60HzLow 1% at 60Hz

Max244 FPS

Avg120 FPS

1% Low3 FPS

0.1% Low2 FPS

123620

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GPU Usage, %

ModeratePeak 97%

GTX 960MOut of Stock

63%Avg

97%Max

CPU Usage, %

CriticalPeak 100%

i7-6700HQOut of Stock

91%Avg

100%Max

GPU Temp, °C

Sensor Issue

GTX 960MOut of Stock

Avg

Max

CPU Temp, °C

HotPeak 87°C

i7-6700HQOut of Stock

80°CAvg

87°CMax

RAM Usage, %

ModeratePeak 64%

16 GBDDR4-2133

61%Avg

64%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

Fortnite on GTX 960M + i7-6700HQ: 120 FPS at 1080p

GTX 960M benchmark: 120 FPS avg, 3 FPS 1% lows at 1080p. Tested with i7-6700HQ and 16GB RAM. GPU 1°C, CPU 80°C. Frame drops detected, 1% lows drop to 3 FPS. CPU bottleneck, i7-6700HQ at 91%.

speedPerformance

Excellent AVG at 60HzLow 1% at 60Hz

120AVG FPS

31% LOW

60.002914

31%

244MAX

120AVG

1080pmonitor60HzNoticeable stuttering below 30 FPS

developer_boardGPU

ModeratePeak 97%

GTX 960M

Usage

63% / 97%

Temp

Has headroom: your GPU can handle more

memoryCPU

CriticalPeak 100%

i7-6700HQ

Usage

91% / 100%

Temp

80°C / 87°C

Working hard: high sustained load

timerPlaytime

00:16:37Enough for reliable data

memory_altRAM

ModeratePeak 64%

16 GB DDR4-2133

Usage

61% / 64%

Plenty of room

compressBottleneck

32%

68%

GTX 960MCPU Limitedarrow_forwardi7-6700HQ

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tuneGame Settings

Resolution1920x1080

appsBackground Apps

Background apps are private

Hardware

GPU

CPU

memory_altRAM

16 GB DDR42133 MHz · Dual Channel

61%Avg

hard_driveStorage

All SSDs

HGST HTS721010A9E6301 TB · HDD

developer_boardMotherboard

All Motherboards

ASUS GL752VWIntegrated

Windows 10

NVIDIA Driver 582.78

1920x1080 @ 60.002914Hz

Screenshots

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Screenshots are private

Answers About Your Benchmark

speedHow many FPS does GTX 960M get in Fortnite at 1080p?expand_more

GTX 960M delivers 120 FPS average in Fortnite at 1080p. 1% lows hit 3 FPS. Some frame drops during demanding scenes.

compressIs i7-6700HQ bottlenecking GTX 960M in Fortnite?expand_more

Yes, i7-6700HQ shows signs of a CPU bottleneck at 91% usage while GTX 960M sits at 63%. A faster processor would unlock higher FPS.

memoryIs 16GB RAM enough for Fortnite?expand_more

Fortnite used 61% of 16GB RAM. Plenty of headroom for background apps.

thermostatWhat are normal GPU and CPU temperatures while gaming?expand_more

The GTX 960M reached 1°C and the i7-6700HQ reached 80°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 3 FPS vs 120 FPS average. The gap suggests noticeable frame drops during intense scenes.

boltHow do I get more FPS in Fortnite?expand_more

Your CPU is the limiting factor, lower CPU-heavy settings like draw distance, physics, and NPC density. 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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