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.