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 326 FPS and the 1% low is 245 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 Intel(R) Arc(TM) B580 Graphics + i5-14600KF
Creator: HowManyFPS
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

06:19 played21d agoPlayer_927831

Intel(R) Arc(TM) B580 Graphics

i5-14600KF 32 GB

Avg Usage

79%GPU

43%CPU

43%RAM

326

FPSAverage

245

FPS1% Low

Resolution1920x1080

ReflexEnabled

MSAA2x MSAA

ShadowsLow

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.

Moderate GPU Usage

GPU usage hit 79% while CPU sat at 43%. Your Intel(R) Arc(TM) B580 Graphics is the bottleneck, upgrade, lower graphics settings or resolution to increase FPS.

Hot CPU Temp

CPU peaked at 87°C, thermal throttling detected. Reapply thermal paste, clean dust, or improve case airflow.

Frames per Second, FPSFPSBenchmark 07:02Playtime 06:19

Excellent AVG at 180HzExcellent 1% at 180Hz

Max506 FPS

Avg326 FPS

1% Low245 FPS

0.1% Low177 FPS

123620

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GPU Usage, %

ModeratePeak 100%

Intel(R) Arc(TM) B580 Graphics$369.99

79%Avg

100%Max

CPU Usage, %

GoodPeak 76%

i5-14600KF$399

43%Avg

76%Max

GPU Temp, °C

Sensor Issue

Intel(R) Arc(TM) B580 Graphics$369.99

Avg

Max

CPU Temp, °C

WarmPeak 87°C

i5-14600KF$399

75°CAvg

87°CMax

RAM Usage, %

GoodPeak 44%

32 GBDDR5-6000

43%Avg

44%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 Intel(R) Arc(TM) B580 Graphics + i5-14600KF: 326 FPS at 1080p

Intel(R) Arc(TM) B580 Graphics benchmark: 326 FPS avg, 245 FPS 1% lows at 1080p. Tested with i5-14600KF and 32GB RAM. GPU 1°C, CPU 75°C. Smooth frame pacing, no stuttering. GPU bottleneck, Intel(R) Arc(TM) B580 Graphics at 79%.

speedPerformance

Excellent AVG at 180HzExcellent 1% at 180Hz

326AVG FPS

2451% LOW

180.0026

2451%

506MAX

326AVG

1080pmonitor180HzSmooth frame pacing

developer_boardGPU

ModeratePeak 100%

Intel(R) Arc(TM) B580 Graphics

Usage

79% / 100%

Temp

Has headroom: your GPU can handle more

memoryCPU

GoodPeak 76%

i5-14600KF

Usage

43% / 76%

Temp

75°C / 87°C

Has plenty of headroom

timerPlaytime

00:06:19Enough for reliable data

memory_altRAM

GoodPeak 44%

32 GB DDR5-6000

Usage

43% / 44%

Plenty of room

compressBottleneck

77%

23%

Intel(R) Arc(TM) B580 Graphicsarrow_backGPU Limitedi5-14600KF

Intel(R) Arc(TM) B580 Graphics 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

32 GB DDR56000 MHz · Dual Channel

43%Avg

hard_driveStorage

All SSDs

KINGSTON SNV3S1000G1 TB · HDD

developer_boardMotherboard

All Motherboards

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI (MS-7D98)B760 · LGA1700

Windows 11

Intel Driver 32.0.101.8626

1920x1080 @ 180.0026Hz

Screenshots

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Screenshots are private

Answers About Your Benchmark

speedHow many FPS does Intel(R) Arc(TM) B580 Graphics get in Counter-Strike 2 at 1080p?expand_more

Intel(R) Arc(TM) B580 Graphics delivers 326 FPS average in Counter-Strike 2 at 1080p. 1% lows hit 245 FPS. Frame pacing is consistent with minimal stuttering.

compressIs i5-14600KF bottlenecking Intel(R) Arc(TM) B580 Graphics in Counter-Strike 2?expand_more

No CPU bottleneck. Intel(R) Arc(TM) B580 Graphics is the limiting factor at 79% usage, while i5-14600KF has headroom at 43%. This is normal, most games are GPU-bound.

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

Counter-Strike 2 used 43% of 32GB RAM. Plenty of headroom for background apps.

thermostatWhat are normal GPU and CPU temperatures while gaming?expand_more

The Intel(R) Arc(TM) B580 Graphics reached 1°C and the i5-14600KF reached 75°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 245 FPS vs 326 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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