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 63 FPS and the 1% low is 36 FPS. A small gap between average and 1% low means consistent frame delivery with minimal stuttering.

Counter-Strike 2

17:45 played7d agomrez08

MX330

i5-1135G7 16 GB

Avg Usage

69%GPU

49%CPU

87%RAM

FPSAverage

FPS1% Low

Resolution1280x1024

ReflexEnabled

ShadowsLow

FSRQuality

Tips & Tricks5

Moderate 1% Lows

1% low FPS drops to 36 FPS, frame drops below 60Hz cause visible stuttering. MX330 usage at 69% is the bottleneck.

Moderate GPU Usage

GPU usage hit 69% while CPU sat at 49%. Your MX330 is the bottleneck, lower graphics settings or resolution to increase FPS.

High RAM Usage

RAM usage peaked at 89% of 16 GB. Close background apps to free up memory, or upgrade to more RAM.

Outdated GPU Driver

GPU driver is 12 months old (version 581.80, 2025-10-29). Update to the latest driver for bug fixes, game optimizations, and potential FPS improvements.

FPS Limit 400

FPS was capped to 400 but it was not reached. Remove the FPS limit in Counter-Strike 2 settings for reliable data.

Frames per Second, FPSFPSBenchmark 1:00:21Playtime 17:45

Excellent AVG at 60HzModerate 1% at 60Hz

Max91 FPS

Avg63 FPS

1% Low36 FPS

0.1% Low30 FPS

123620

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GPU Usage, %

ModeratePeak 100%

MX330Out of Stock

69%Avg

100%Max

CPU Usage, %

GoodPeak 90%

i5-1135G7Out of Stock

49%Avg

90%Max

GPU Temp, °C

WarmPeak 78°C

MX330Out of Stock

75°CAvg

78°CMax

CPU Temp, °C

WarmPeak 79°C

i5-1135G7Out of Stock

73°CAvg

79°CMax

RAM Usage, %

HighPeak 89%

16 GBDDR4-3200

87%Avg

89%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 MX330 + i5-1135G7: 63 FPS at 1280x1024

MX330 benchmark: 63 FPS avg, 36 FPS 1% lows at 1280x1024. Tested with i5-1135G7 and 16GB RAM. GPU 75°C, CPU 73°C. Some frame drops below 60 Hz.

speedPerformance

Excellent AVG at 60HzModerate 1% at 60Hz

63AVG FPS

361% LOW

60.16385

361%

91MAX

63AVG

1280x1024monitor60HzSome frame drops below 60 FPS

developer_boardGPU

ModeratePeak 100%

MX330

Usage

69% / 100%

Temp

75°C / 78°C

Has headroom: your GPU can handle more

memoryCPU

GoodPeak 90%

i5-1135G7

Usage

49% / 90%

Temp

73°C / 79°C

Has plenty of headroom

timerPlaytime

00:17:45Enough for reliable data

memory_altRAM

HighPeak 89%

16 GB DDR4-3200

Usage

87% / 89%

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

compressBottleneck

66%

34%

MX330No bottlenecki5-1135G7

No clear bottleneck: both GPU and CPU have headroom

tuneGame Settings

Resolution1280x1024

appsBackground Apps

Background apps are private

Hardware

GPU

CPU

memory_altRAM

16 GB DDR43200 MHz · Dual Channel

87%Avg

hard_driveStorage

All SSDs

NVMe WDC PC SN530 SDBPNPZ-256G-1002256 GB · NVMe · NVMe SSD

developer_boardMotherboard

All Motherboards

ASUS X513EPIntel BGA 1449

Windows 11

NVIDIA Driver 581.80

1280x1024 @ 60.16385Hz

Screenshots

4 items

Screenshots are private

Answers About Your Benchmark

speedHow many FPS does MX330 get in Counter-Strike 2 at 1280x1024?expand_more

MX330 delivers 63 FPS average in Counter-Strike 2 at 1280x1024. 1% lows hit 36 FPS. Some frame drops during demanding scenes.

compressIs i5-1135G7 bottlenecking MX330 in Counter-Strike 2?expand_more

No bottleneck detected. i5-1135G7 (49%) and MX330 (69%) are well balanced.

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

Counter-Strike 2 used 87% 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 MX330 reached 75°C and the i5-1135G7 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 36 FPS vs 63 FPS average. A small gap means consistent frame delivery.

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

Both GPU and CPU are well balanced, lowering graphics quality or resolution will give you the biggest FPS boost. 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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