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fps limit

A cap on the maximum frame rate a game will render.

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

An FPS limit caps the frame rate, reducing heat, fan noise, and power use, and can smooth frame delivery when performance is uneven.

See FPS unlocked.

Where fps limit Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is fps limit?

A cap on the maximum frame rate a game will render.

What terms are related to fps limit?

Related Gaming terms include 1% low, average FPS.

Related Technical Terms

1% low
The 1% low is a frame-rate measure of the slowest 1% of frames, showing stutter. Gaming
average FPS
Average FPS is the mean frame rate over a run, a headline smoothness figure. Gaming
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