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 113 FPS and the 1% low is 49 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 2070 + i7-10750H
Creator: HowManyFPS
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

10:25 played9d agoZachStephenson

RTX 2070

i7-10750H 16 GB

Avg Usage

64%GPU

86%CPU

90%RAM

113

FPSAverage

FPS1% Low

Resolution2560x1440

ReflexEnabled

ShadowsMedium

FSRPerformance

Tips & Tricks4

Moderate 1% Lows

1% low FPS drops to 49 FPS, frame drops below 144Hz cause visible stuttering. CPU peaked at 97°C, thermal throttling detected.

Critical CPU Temp

CPU peaked at 97°C, thermal throttling detected. Use a cooling pad, clean air vents, or undervolt the CPU.

Critical RAM Usage

RAM usage peaked at 92% of 16 GB. Close background apps to free up memory, or upgrade to more RAM.

FPS Limit 144

Max FPS reached 154 of 144 cap. Remove the 144 FPS limit in Counter-Strike 2 settings to increase FPS.

Frames per Second, FPSFPSBenchmark 12:14Playtime 10:25

Good AVG at 144HzModerate 1% at 144Hz

Max154 FPS

Avg113 FPS

1% Low49 FPS

0.1% Low42 FPS

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GPU Usage, %

ModeratePeak 83%

RTX 2070Out of Stock

64%Avg

83%Max

CPU Usage, %

HighPeak 100%

i7-10750HOut of Stock

86%Avg

100%Max

GPU Temp, °C

GoodPeak 67°C

RTX 2070Out of Stock

61°CAvg

67°CMax

CPU Temp, °C

CriticalPeak 97°C

i7-10750HOut of Stock

95°CAvg

97°CMax

RAM Usage, %

HighPeak 92%

16 GBDDR4-2933

90%Avg

92%Max

Background Processes

Zoom into FPS drops or usage spikes on charts above to see which apps were active.

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Background apps are private

Counter-Strike 2 on RTX 2070 + i7-10750H: 113 FPS at 1440p

RTX 2070 benchmark: 113 FPS avg, 49 FPS 1% lows at 1440p. Tested with i7-10750H and 16GB RAM. GPU 61°C, CPU 95°C. Frame drops detected, 1% lows drop to 49 FPS. CPU bottleneck, i7-10750H at 86%.

speedPerformance

Good AVG at 144HzModerate 1% at 144Hz

113AVG FPS

491% LOW

144.006

491%

154MAX

113AVG

1440pmonitor144HzNoticeable stuttering below 72 FPS

developer_boardGPU

ModeratePeak 83%

RTX 2070

Usage

64% / 83%

Temp

61°C / 67°C

Has headroom: your GPU can handle more

memoryCPU

HighPeak 100%

i7-10750H

Usage

86% / 100%

Temp

95°C / 97°C

Overheating: reapply thermal paste or upgrade cooler

timerPlaytime

00:10:25Enough for reliable data

memory_altRAM

CriticalPeak 92%

16 GB DDR4-2933

Usage

90% / 92%

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

compressBottleneck

36%

64%

RTX 2070CPU Limitedarrow_forwardi7-10750H

i7-10750H is holding back your GPU: upgrade it to unlock more FPS

tuneGame Settings

Resolution2560x1440

appsBackground Apps

Background apps are private

Hardware

GPU

All GPUs

GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile

CPU

memory_altRAM

16 GB DDR42933 MHz · Dual Channel

90%Avg

hard_driveStorage

All SSDs

SAMSUNG MZVLQ512HALU-00000512 GB · HDD

developer_boardMotherboard

All Motherboards

MSI MS-16U7Intel BGA 1440

Windows 11

NVIDIA Driver 616.56

2560x1440 @ 144.006Hz

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Answers About Your Benchmark

speedHow many FPS does RTX 2070 get in Counter-Strike 2 at 1440p?expand_more

RTX 2070 delivers 113 FPS average in Counter-Strike 2 at 1440p. 1% lows hit 49 FPS. Some frame drops during demanding scenes.

compressIs i7-10750H bottlenecking RTX 2070 in Counter-Strike 2?expand_more

Yes, i7-10750H shows signs of a CPU bottleneck at 86% usage while RTX 2070 sits at 64%. A faster processor would unlock higher FPS.

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

Counter-Strike 2 used 90% 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 2070 reached 61°C and the i7-10750H reached 95°C. On the warm side, check your case airflow and thermal paste.

trending_downWhat does 1% low FPS mean?expand_more

The lowest FPS drops, your lag spikes. Here it's 49 FPS vs 113 FPS average. The gap suggests noticeable frame drops during intense scenes.

boltHow do I get more FPS in Counter-Strike 2?expand_more

Your CPU is the limiting factor, lower CPU-heavy settings like draw distance, physics, and NPC density. Your temperatures are high, clean your fans, check case airflow, or repaste your cooler. Thermal throttling kills FPS. 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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