What does 1% low FPS mean in Grand Theft Auto V 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 591 FPS and the 1% low is 364 FPS. A small gap between average and 1% low means consistent frame delivery with minimal stuttering.

Grand Theft Auto V

Name: Grand Theft Auto V Benchmark Data on RTX 3060 Ti + Ultra 7 265KF
Creator: HowManyFPS
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

1:19:19 played1mo agoPlayer_1925d3

RTX 3060 Ti

Ultra 7 265KF 16 GB

Avg Usage

94%GPU

39%CPU

92%RAM

591

FPSAverage

364

FPS1% Low

Resolution1920x1080

TexturesVery High

ShadowsVery High

Tips & Tricks4

Critical GPU Usage

GPU usage hit 94% while CPU sat at 39%. Your RTX 3060 Ti is the bottleneck, upgrade, lower graphics settings or resolution to increase FPS.

Critical RAM Usage

RAM usage peaked at 96% 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.

Vsync On

FPS was capped to 144Hz. Disable Vsync in Grand Theft Auto V settings to increase FPS.

Frames per Second, FPSFPSBenchmark 1:52:50Playtime 1:19:19

Excellent AVG at 144HzExcellent 1% at 144Hz

Max914 FPS

Avg591 FPS

1% Low364 FPS

0.1% Low62 FPS

123620

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GPU Usage, %

CriticalVRAM 64%Peak 100%

RTX 3060 Ti$386

94%Avg

100%Max

CPU Usage, %

GoodPeak 75%

Ultra 7 265KF$276.99

39%Avg

75%Max

GPU Temp, °C

WarmPeak 78°C

RTX 3060 Ti$386

74°CAvg

78°CMax

CPU Temp, °C

GoodPeak 70°C

Ultra 7 265KF$276.99

60°CAvg

70°CMax

RAM Usage, %

CriticalPeak 96%

16 GBDDR5-6000

92%Avg

96%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

Grand Theft Auto V on RTX 3060 Ti + Ultra 7 265KF: 591 FPS at 1080p

RTX 3060 Ti benchmark: 591 FPS avg, 364 FPS 1% lows at 1080p. Tested with Ultra 7 265KF and 16GB RAM. GPU 74°C, CPU 60°C. Some frame drops below 144 Hz. GPU bottleneck, RTX 3060 Ti at 94%.

speedPerformance

Excellent AVG at 144HzExcellent 1% at 144Hz

591AVG FPS

3641% LOW

143.855

3641%

914MAX

591AVG

1080pmonitor144HzSome frame drops

developer_boardGPU

CriticalPeak 100%

RTX 3060 Ti

Usage

94% / 100%

Temp

74°C / 78°C

Working hard: high sustained load

memoryCPU

GoodPeak 75%

Ultra 7 265KF

Usage

39% / 75%

Temp

60°C / 70°C

Has plenty of headroom

timerPlaytime

01:19:19Enough for reliable data

memory_altRAM

CriticalPeak 96%

16 GB DDR5-6000

Usage

92% / 96%

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

compressBottleneck

85%

15%

RTX 3060 Tiarrow_backGPU LimitedUltra 7 265KF

RTX 3060 Ti is the limit: upgrade it or lower settings for more FPS

tuneGame Settings

Resolution1920x1080

appsBackground Apps

Background apps are private

Hardware

GPU

CPU

memory_altRAM

16 GB DDR56000 MHz · Single Channel

92%Avg

hard_driveStorage

All SSDs

WD_BLACK SN850X 2000GB2 TB · SSD

developer_boardMotherboard

All Motherboards

MSI PRO Z890-P WIFI (MS-7E34)Z890 · LGA1851

Windows 11

NVIDIA Driver 595.97

1920x1080 @ 143.855Hz

Screenshots

4 items

Screenshots are private

Answers About Your Benchmark

speedHow many FPS does RTX 3060 Ti get in Grand Theft Auto V at 1080p?expand_more

RTX 3060 Ti delivers 591 FPS average in Grand Theft Auto V at 1080p. 1% lows hit 364 FPS. Some frame drops during demanding scenes.

compressIs Ultra 7 265KF bottlenecking RTX 3060 Ti in Grand Theft Auto V?expand_more

No CPU bottleneck. RTX 3060 Ti is the limiting factor at 94% usage, while Ultra 7 265KF has headroom at 39%. This is normal, most games are GPU-bound.

memoryIs 16GB RAM enough for Grand Theft Auto V?expand_more

Grand Theft Auto V used 92% 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 3060 Ti reached 74°C and the Ultra 7 265KF reached 60°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 364 FPS vs 591 FPS average. A small gap means consistent frame delivery.

boltHow do I get more FPS in Grand Theft Auto V?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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