What does 1% low FPS mean in The Sims 4 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 178 FPS and the 1% low is 161 FPS. A small gap between average and 1% low means consistent frame delivery with minimal stuttering.

The Sims 4

3:00:02 played14d agoSamuelVerheyde

GTX 960M

i7-6700HQ 16 GB

Avg Usage

0%GPU

35%CPU

44%RAM

178

FPSAverage

161

FPS1% Low

Tips & Tricks1

GPU Usage Sensor

GPU usage reported 0% despite the game running, this is a sensor reading failure. Usage data for this session is unreliable. Try updating GPU drivers or check if monitoring software is conflicting.

Frames per Second, FPSFPSBenchmark 3:00:02Playtime 3:00:02

Excellent AVG at 60HzExcellent 1% at 60Hz

Max186 FPS

Avg178 FPS

1% Low161 FPS

0.1% Low141 FPS

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GPU Usage, %

Sensor Issue

GTX 960MOut of Stock

Avg

Max

CPU Usage, %

GoodPeak 67%

i7-6700HQOut of Stock

35%Avg

67%Max

GPU Temp, °C

WarmPeak 77°C

GTX 960MOut of Stock

74°CAvg

77°CMax

CPU Temp, °C

WarmPeak 82°C

i7-6700HQOut of Stock

75°CAvg

82°CMax

RAM Usage, %

GoodPeak 45%

16 GBDDR4-2133

44%Avg

45%Max

Background Processes

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Background apps are private

The Sims 4 on GTX 960M + i7-6700HQ: 178 FPS

GTX 960M benchmark: 178 FPS avg, 161 FPS 1% lows. Tested with i7-6700HQ and 16GB RAM. GPU 74°C, CPU 75°C. Smooth frame pacing, no stuttering.

speedPerformance

Excellent AVG at 60HzExcellent 1% at 60Hz

178AVG FPS

1611% LOW

60.002914

1611%

186MAX

178AVG

monitor60HzSmooth frame pacing

developer_boardGPU

Sensor Issue

GTX 960M

Usage

Temp

74°C / 77°C

GPU usage sensor failure: readings unreliable

memoryCPU

GoodPeak 67%

i7-6700HQ

Usage

35% / 67%

Temp

75°C / 82°C

Has plenty of headroom

timerPlaytime

03:00:02Enough for reliable data

memory_altRAM

GoodPeak 45%

16 GB DDR4-2133

Usage

44% / 45%

Plenty of room

compressBottleneck

50%

GTX 960Msensors_offSensor Issuei7-6700HQ

Sensor reading failure: bottleneck cannot be determined from this session

appsBackground Apps

Background apps are private

Hardware

GPU

CPU

memory_altRAM

16 GB DDR42133 MHz · Dual Channel

44%Avg

hard_driveStorage

All SSDs

HGST HTS721010A9E6301 TB · HDD

developer_boardMotherboard

All Motherboards

ASUS GL752VWIntegrated

Windows 10

NVIDIA Driver 582.78

1920x1080 @ 60.002914Hz

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Answers About Your Benchmark

speedHow many FPS does GTX 960M get in The Sims 4?expand_more

GTX 960M delivers 178 FPS average in The Sims 4. 1% lows hit 161 FPS. Frame pacing is consistent with minimal stuttering.

compressIs i7-6700HQ bottlenecking GTX 960M in The Sims 4?expand_more

No bottleneck detected. i7-6700HQ (35%) and GTX 960M (0%) are well balanced.

memoryIs 16GB RAM enough for The Sims 4?expand_more

The Sims 4 used 44% of 16GB RAM. Plenty of headroom for background apps.

thermostatWhat are normal GPU and CPU temperatures while gaming?expand_more

The GTX 960M reached 74°C and the i7-6700HQ 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 161 FPS vs 178 FPS average. A small gap means consistent frame delivery.

boltHow do I get more FPS in The Sims 4?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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