FPS Calculator
Estimate your gaming frame rate in 10 popular games at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Select your GPU and CPU to get instant FPS predictions. Want to check bottlenecks first? Use our bottleneck calculator.
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Select your GPU and CPU, then click Calculate FPS to see estimates for 10 popular games.
FPS Target Guide: How Much Do You Need?
30 FPSPlayable
Slow-paced single-player games only. Not recommended for action games.
60 FPSSmooth
Standard target for most games. Comfortable for all genres.
144 FPSCompetitive
Clear competitive advantage in FPS games. Requires 144Hz monitor.
240+ FPSPro
Maximum competitive advantage. Requires 240Hz monitor.
GPU FPS Reference: Cyberpunk 2077 & Valorant
| GPU | Cyberpunk 1080p | Cyberpunk 1440p | Valorant 1080p |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 4060 | 68 FPS | 45 FPS | 280 FPS |
| RTX 4070 | 90 FPS | 68 FPS | 360 FPS |
| RTX 4070 Super | 108 FPS | 80 FPS | 400 FPS |
| RTX 4080 Super | 138 FPS | 105 FPS | 460 FPS |
| RTX 4090 | 165 FPS | 132 FPS | 520 FPS |
| RX 7800 XT | 95 FPS | 72 FPS | 350 FPS |
| RX 7900 XTX | 145 FPS | 112 FPS | 470 FPS |
* High settings, no ray tracing, no upscaling. Paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D or i7-13700K.
Understanding FPS and Resolution
Resolution FPS Impact
- 1080p — Highest FPS, CPU bottleneck common at 144Hz+
- 1440p — Best balance of quality and FPS for most builds
- 4K — Lowest FPS, GPU-limited, requires RTX 4080+ for 60fps ultra
Free FPS Boosts
- Enable DLSS (NVIDIA) or FSR (AMD) — biggest free gain
- Enable XMP/EXPO in BIOS for faster RAM (+5–15% in CPU games)
- Lower shadow quality Ultra → High saves 15–25% GPU load
- Disable ray tracing if GPU is below RTX 4070 tier
Monitor Matching
- 1080p 144Hz — pair with RTX 4060 or RX 7600
- 1440p 144Hz — pair with RTX 4070 Super or RX 7800 XT
- 4K 60Hz — pair with RTX 4080 Super or RX 7900 XTX
- Use G-Sync/FreeSync to sync FPS to monitor Hz
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is this FPS calculator? +
Our FPS estimates are based on normalised benchmark data and are typically within 10–15% of real-world performance. Actual FPS varies based on game settings, driver version, background apps, and system cooling.
What FPS should I target for gaming? +
60 FPS is the minimum for smooth gameplay in most games. Competitive shooters benefit from 144+ FPS for monitor refresh rate matching. 30 FPS is acceptable for slow-paced single-player games only.
Why does resolution affect FPS so much? +
Higher resolutions require the GPU to render significantly more pixels per frame. Going from 1080p to 4K roughly quadruples the pixel count, which can halve or more than halve your FPS.
How do I improve FPS without buying new hardware? +
Enable DLSS (NVIDIA) or FSR (AMD) for near-native quality at much higher FPS. Enable XMP/EXPO in BIOS for faster RAM. Lower shadow quality and disable ray tracing for the biggest FPS gains.
Does CPU affect FPS? +
Yes — especially in CPU-intensive games like CS2, Valorant, Fortnite, and Minecraft. At 1080p high FPS targets, the CPU is often the bottleneck. At 4K, the GPU is almost always the limiter.