What does 1% low FPS mean in League of Legends 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 129 FPS and the 1% low is 16 FPS. A small gap between average and 1% low means consistent frame delivery with minimal stuttering.

League of Legends

Name: League of Legends Benchmark Data on GTX 1070 + Ryzen 5 3600
Creator: HowManyFPS
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

05:42 played13d agoErik

GTX 1070

Ryzen 5 3600 16 GB

Avg Usage

52%GPU

63%CPU

91%RAM

129

FPSAverage

FPS1% Low

Resolution3840x2160

CharactersHigh

EnvironmentHigh

EffectsHigh

ShadowsMedium

Tips & Tricks6

Low 1% Lows

1% low FPS drops to 16 FPS, frame drops below 120Hz cause visible stuttering. Ryzen 5 3600 usage at 63% is the bottleneck.

Moderate CPU Usage

CPU usage hit 63% while GPU sat at 52%. Your GPU has headroom, upgrade the Ryzen 5 3600 or close background apps to increase FPS.

Hot CPU Temp

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

Critical RAM Usage

RAM usage peaked at 93% of 16 GB. Close background apps to free up memory, or upgrade to more RAM.

Outdated GPU Driver

GPU driver is 11 months old (version 581.57, 2025-10-09). Update to the latest driver for bug fixes, game optimizations, and potential FPS improvements.

FPS Limit 10

Max FPS reached 176 of 10 cap. Remove the 10 FPS limit in League of Legends settings to increase FPS.

Frames per Second, FPSFPSBenchmark 05:44Playtime 05:42

Excellent AVG at 120HzLow 1% at 120Hz

Max176 FPS

Avg129 FPS

1% Low16 FPS

0.1% Low9 FPS

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GPU Usage, %

GoodVRAM 53%Peak 82%

GTX 1070$310

52%Avg

82%Max

CPU Usage, %

ModeratePeak 95%

Ryzen 5 3600Out of Stock

63%Avg

95%Max

GPU Temp, °C

WarmPeak 67°C

GTX 1070$310

66°CAvg

67°CMax

CPU Temp, °C

HotPeak 87°C

Ryzen 5 3600Out of Stock

85°CAvg

87°CMax

RAM Usage, %

CriticalPeak 93%

16 GBDDR4-2133

91%Avg

93%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

League of Legends on GTX 1070 + Ryzen 5 3600: 129 FPS at 4K

GTX 1070 benchmark: 129 FPS avg, 16 FPS 1% lows at 4K. Tested with Ryzen 5 3600 and 16GB RAM. GPU 66°C, CPU 85°C. Frame drops detected, 1% lows drop to 16 FPS.

speedPerformance

Excellent AVG at 120HzLow 1% at 120Hz

129AVG FPS

161% LOW

120

161%

176MAX

129AVG

4Kmonitor120HzNoticeable stuttering below 30 FPS

developer_boardGPU

GoodPeak 82%

GTX 1070

Usage

52% / 82%

Temp

66°C / 67°C

Has headroom: your GPU can handle more

memoryCPU

ModeratePeak 95%

Ryzen 5 3600

Usage

63% / 95%

Temp

85°C / 87°C

Has plenty of headroom

timerPlaytime

00:05:42Enough for reliable data

memory_altRAM

CriticalPeak 93%

16 GB DDR4-2133

Usage

91% / 93%

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

compressBottleneck

41%

59%

GTX 1070No bottleneckRyzen 5 3600

No clear bottleneck: both GPU and CPU have headroom

tuneGame Settings

Resolution3840x2160

appsBackground Apps

Background apps are private

Hardware

GPU

CPU

memory_altRAM

16 GB DDR42133 MHz · Dual Channel

91%Avg

hard_driveStorage

All SSDs

Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 2TB2 TB · SSD

developer_boardMotherboard

All Motherboards

ASUS ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING WIFI IIB550 · AM4

Windows 11

NVIDIA Driver 581.57

3840x2160 @ 120Hz

Screenshots

4 items

Screenshots are private

Answers About Your Benchmark

speedHow many FPS does GTX 1070 get in League of Legends at 4K?expand_more

GTX 1070 delivers 129 FPS average in League of Legends at 4K. 1% lows hit 16 FPS. Some frame drops during demanding scenes.

compressIs Ryzen 5 3600 bottlenecking GTX 1070 in League of Legends?expand_more

No bottleneck detected. Ryzen 5 3600 (63%) and GTX 1070 (52%) are well balanced.

memoryIs 16GB RAM enough for League of Legends?expand_more

League of Legends used 91% 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 GTX 1070 reached 66°C and the Ryzen 5 3600 reached 85°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 16 FPS vs 129 FPS average. The gap suggests noticeable frame drops during intense scenes.

boltHow do I get more FPS in League of Legends?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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