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 271 FPS and the 1% low is 193 FPS. A small gap between average and 1% low means consistent frame delivery with minimal stuttering.

Counter-Strike 2

Name: Counter-Strike 2 Benchmark Data on RTX 3080 + Ryzen 7 9700X
Creator: HowManyFPS
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

15:02 played2h agoJavlonbekDavronov

RTX 3080

Ryzen 7 9700X 16 GB

Avg Usage

97%GPU

55%CPU

86%RAM

271

FPSAverage

193

FPS1% Low

Tips & Tricks4

Critical GPU Usage

GPU usage hit 97% while CPU sat at 55%. Your RTX 3080 is the bottleneck, upgrade, lower graphics settings or resolution to increase FPS.

High RAM Usage

RAM usage peaked at 90% of 16 GB. Close background apps to free up memory, or upgrade to more RAM.

High VRAM Usage

GPU VRAM usage averaged 8.5 of 10 GB (peaked at 88%). Lower graphics settings or resolution to avoid stutters from VRAM pressure.

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 21:53Playtime 15:02

Excellent AVG at 180HzExcellent 1% at 180Hz

Max404 FPS

Avg271 FPS

1% Low193 FPS

0.1% Low73 FPS

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GPU Usage, %

CriticalVRAM 85%Peak 100%

RTX 3080$899.99

97%Avg

100%Max

CPU Usage, %

GoodPeak 100%

Ryzen 7 9700X$304.54

55%Avg

100%Max

GPU Temp, °C

WarmPeak 74°C

RTX 3080$899.99

71°CAvg

74°CMax

CPU Temp, °C

WarmPeak 81°C

Ryzen 7 9700X$304.54

73°CAvg

81°CMax

RAM Usage, %

HighPeak 90%

16 GBDDR5-5600

86%Avg

90%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 RTX 3080 + Ryzen 7 9700X: 271 FPS

RTX 3080 benchmark: 271 FPS avg, 193 FPS 1% lows. Tested with Ryzen 7 9700X and 16GB RAM. GPU 71°C, CPU 73°C. Smooth frame pacing, no stuttering. GPU bottleneck, RTX 3080 at 97%.

speedPerformance

Excellent AVG at 180HzExcellent 1% at 180Hz

271AVG FPS

1931% LOW

180

1931%

404MAX

271AVG

monitor180HzSmooth frame pacing

developer_boardGPU

CriticalPeak 100%

RTX 3080

Usage

97% / 100%

Temp

71°C / 74°C

Maxed out: pinned near 100% throughout the session

memoryCPU

GoodPeak 100%

Ryzen 7 9700X

Usage

55% / 100%

Temp

73°C / 81°C

Has plenty of headroom

timerPlaytime

00:15:02Enough for reliable data

memory_altRAM

HighPeak 90%

16 GB DDR5-5600

Usage

86% / 90%

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

compressBottleneck

76%

24%

RTX 3080arrow_backGPU LimitedRyzen 7 9700X

RTX 3080 is the limit: upgrade it or lower settings for more FPS

appsBackground Apps

Background apps are private

Hardware

GPU

CPU

memory_altRAM

16 GB DDR55600 MHz · Single Channel

86%Avg

hard_driveStorage

All SSDs

Micron MTFDHBA512QFD512 GB · HDD

developer_boardMotherboard

All Motherboards

Gigabyte B650M GAMING WIFIB650M · AM5

Windows 11

NVIDIA Driver 591.86

3440x1440 @ 180Hz

Screenshots

4 items

Screenshots are private

Answers About Your Benchmark

speedHow many FPS does RTX 3080 get in Counter-Strike 2?expand_more

RTX 3080 delivers 271 FPS average in Counter-Strike 2. 1% lows hit 193 FPS. Frame pacing is consistent with minimal stuttering.

compressIs Ryzen 7 9700X bottlenecking RTX 3080 in Counter-Strike 2?expand_more

No CPU bottleneck. RTX 3080 is the limiting factor at 97% usage, while Ryzen 7 9700X has headroom at 55%. This is normal, most games are GPU-bound.

memoryIs 16GB RAM enough for Counter-Strike 2?expand_more

Counter-Strike 2 used 86% 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 RTX 3080 reached 71°C and the Ryzen 7 9700X reached 73°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 193 FPS vs 271 FPS average. A small gap means consistent frame delivery.

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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