What does 1% low FPS mean in World of Warcraft 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 76 FPS and the 1% low is 10 FPS. A small gap between average and 1% low means consistent frame delivery with minimal stuttering.

World of Warcraft

15:30 played1d agoSamuelVerheyde

GTX 960M

i7-6700HQ 16 GB

Avg Usage

96%GPU

44%CPU

62%RAM

FPSAverage

FPS1% Low

Resolution1920x1080

Quality3

TexturesFair

ShadowsUltra

Tips & Tricks4

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.

Low 1% Lows

1% low FPS drops to 10 FPS, frame drops below 60Hz cause visible stuttering. GTX 960M usage at 96% is the bottleneck.

Critical GPU Usage

GPU usage hit 96% while CPU sat at 44%. Your GTX 960M is the bottleneck, lower graphics settings or resolution to increase FPS.

Hot CPU Temp

CPU peaked at 85°C, thermal throttling detected. Use a cooling pad, clean air vents, or undervolt the CPU.

Frames per Second, FPSFPSBenchmark 16:07Playtime 15:30

Excellent AVG at 60HzLow 1% at 60Hz

Max172 FPS

Avg76 FPS

1% Low10 FPS

0.1% Low8 FPS

123620

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GPU Usage, %

CriticalPeak 100%

GTX 960MOut of Stock

96%Avg

100%Max

CPU Usage, %

GoodPeak 83%

i7-6700HQOut of Stock

44%Avg

83%Max

GPU Temp, °C

Sensor Issue

GTX 960MOut of Stock

Avg

Max

CPU Temp, °C

HotPeak 85°C

i7-6700HQOut of Stock

81°CAvg

85°CMax

RAM Usage, %

ModeratePeak 72%

16 GBDDR4-2133

62%Avg

72%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

World of Warcraft on GTX 960M + i7-6700HQ: 76 FPS at 1080p

GTX 960M benchmark: 76 FPS avg, 10 FPS 1% lows at 1080p. Tested with i7-6700HQ and 16GB RAM. GPU 1°C, CPU 81°C. Frame drops detected, 1% lows drop to 10 FPS. GPU bottleneck, GTX 960M at 96%.

speedPerformance

Excellent AVG at 60HzLow 1% at 60Hz

76AVG FPS

101% LOW

60.002914

101%

172MAX

76AVG

1080pmonitor60HzNoticeable stuttering below 30 FPS

developer_boardGPU

CriticalPeak 100%

GTX 960M

Usage

96% / 100%

Temp

Maxed out: pinned near 100% throughout the session

memoryCPU

GoodPeak 83%

i7-6700HQ

Usage

44% / 83%

Temp

81°C / 85°C

Has plenty of headroom

timerPlaytime

00:15:30Enough for reliable data

memory_altRAM

ModeratePeak 72%

16 GB DDR4-2133

Usage

62% / 72%

Plenty of room

compressBottleneck

83%

17%

GTX 960Marrow_backGPU Limitedi7-6700HQ

GTX 960M 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

16 GB DDR42133 MHz · Dual Channel

62%Avg

hard_driveStorage

All SSDs

HGST HTS721010A9E6301 TB · HDD

developer_boardMotherboard

All Motherboards

ASUS GL752VWIntegrated

Windows 10

NVIDIA Driver 582.78

1920x1080 @ 60.002914Hz

Screenshots

4 items

Screenshots are private

Answers About Your Benchmark

speedHow many FPS does GTX 960M get in World of Warcraft at 1080p?expand_more

GTX 960M delivers 76 FPS average in World of Warcraft at 1080p. 1% lows hit 10 FPS. Some frame drops during demanding scenes.

compressIs i7-6700HQ bottlenecking GTX 960M in World of Warcraft?expand_more

No CPU bottleneck. GTX 960M is the limiting factor at 96% usage, while i7-6700HQ has headroom at 44%. This is normal, most games are GPU-bound.

memoryIs 16GB RAM enough for World of Warcraft?expand_more

World of Warcraft used 62% of 16GB RAM. Plenty of headroom for background apps.

thermostatWhat are normal GPU and CPU temperatures while gaming?expand_more

The GTX 960M reached 1°C and the i7-6700HQ reached 81°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 10 FPS vs 76 FPS average. The gap suggests noticeable frame drops during intense scenes.

boltHow do I get more FPS in World of Warcraft?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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