Gaming FPS Calculator
Select your GPU tier, CPU class, target resolution, and game settings to get an estimated FPS range. Results are based on aggregated benchmark data across common hardware configurations.
Not Hitting Your Target FPS?
If your estimated FPS is below your monitor's refresh rate, the most impactful upgrade is almost always the GPU.
FPS Calculator FAQ
It's a directional estimate based on aggregated benchmark data. Real-world FPS varies based on driver versions, background processes, RAM speed, and game-specific optimizations. Use this to understand the ballpark, not an exact number.
60 FPS is the baseline for playable gaming. 144 FPS is the sweet spot for competitive play — most high-refresh monitors target this. 240+ FPS is for professional-level esports where every millisecond counts.
Yes, especially in CPU-bound games like strategy and simulation titles. In GPU-bound games (most AAA titles at high settings), the GPU is the dominant factor and a mid-range CPU won't bottleneck a high-end GPU significantly.
DLSS (NVIDIA) and FSR (AMD) use upscaling to boost FPS with minimal visual quality loss. If your GPU supports it, enabling Quality mode can add 30–60% more FPS. Factor this in if you're on the edge of your target framerate.