What does 1% low FPS mean in Overwatch 2 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 179 FPS and the 1% low is 109 FPS. A small gap between average and 1% low means consistent frame delivery with minimal stuttering.

Overwatch 2

Name: Overwatch 2 Benchmark Data on RTX 3090 + i7-8700K
Creator: HowManyFPS
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

1:18:23 played4h agoAmenadielSancti

RTX 3090

i7-8700K 32 GB

Avg Usage

66%GPU

93%CPU

60%RAM

179

FPSAverage

109

FPS1% Low

Resolution2560x1440

Scale99%

ShadowsHigh

TexturesHigh

Tips & Tricks4

Moderate 1% Lows

1% low FPS drops to 109 FPS, frame drops below 240Hz cause visible stuttering. GPU peaked at 88°C and CPU at 99°C, thermal throttling detected.

Hot GPU Temp

GPU peaked at 88°C, thermal throttling detected. Clean dust filters, GPU heatsink, or improve case airflow.

Critical CPU Temp

CPU peaked at 99°C, thermal throttling detected. Reapply thermal paste, clean dust, or improve case airflow.

Outdated GPU Driver

GPU driver is 6 months old (version 591.86, 2026-01-20). Update to the latest driver for bug fixes, game optimizations, and potential FPS improvements.

Frames per Second, FPSFPSBenchmark 2:55:48Playtime 1:18:23

Good AVG at 240HzModerate 1% at 240Hz

Max292 FPS

Avg179 FPS

1% Low109 FPS

0.1% Low57 FPS

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GPU Usage, %

ModerateVRAM 16%Peak 99%

RTX 3090$2,095

66%Avg

99%Max

CPU Usage, %

CriticalPeak 100%

i7-8700K$199

93%Avg

100%Max

GPU Temp, °C

WarmPeak 88°C

RTX 3090$2,095

79°CAvg

88°CMax

CPU Temp, °C

HotPeak 99°C

i7-8700K$199

85°CAvg

99°CMax

RAM Usage, %

ModeratePeak 72%

32 GBDDR4-3600

60%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

Overwatch 2 on RTX 3090 + i7-8700K: 179 FPS at 1440p

RTX 3090 benchmark: 179 FPS avg, 109 FPS 1% lows at 1440p. Tested with i7-8700K and 32GB RAM. GPU 79°C, CPU 85°C. Some frame drops below 240 Hz. CPU bottleneck, i7-8700K at 93%.

speedPerformance

Good AVG at 240HzModerate 1% at 240Hz

179AVG FPS

1091% LOW

120

239.958

1091%

292MAX

179AVG

1440pmonitor240HzSome frame drops below 120 FPS

developer_boardGPU

ModeratePeak 99%

RTX 3090

Usage

66% / 99%

Temp

79°C / 88°C

Has headroom: your GPU can handle more

memoryCPU

CriticalPeak 100%

i7-8700K

Usage

93% / 100%

Temp

85°C / 99°C

Working hard: high sustained load

timerPlaytime

01:18:23Enough for reliable data

memory_altRAM

ModeratePeak 72%

32 GB DDR4-3600

Usage

60% / 72%

Plenty of room

compressBottleneck

33%

67%

RTX 3090CPU Limitedarrow_forwardi7-8700K

i7-8700K is holding back your GPU: upgrade it to unlock more FPS

tuneGame Settings

Resolution2560x1440

appsBackground Apps

Background apps are private

Hardware

GPU

CPU

memory_altRAM

32 GB DDR43600 MHz · Dual Channel

60%Avg

hard_driveStorage

All SSDs

KINGSTON SNV3S1000G1 TB · HDD

developer_boardMotherboard

All Motherboards

ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMINGZ370 · LGA1151

Windows 11

NVIDIA Driver 591.86

2560x1440 @ 239.958Hz

Screenshots

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Screenshots are private

Answers About Your Benchmark

speedHow many FPS does RTX 3090 get in Overwatch 2 at 1440p?expand_more

RTX 3090 delivers 179 FPS average in Overwatch 2 at 1440p. 1% lows hit 109 FPS. Some frame drops during demanding scenes.

compressIs i7-8700K bottlenecking RTX 3090 in Overwatch 2?expand_more

Yes, i7-8700K shows signs of a CPU bottleneck at 93% usage while RTX 3090 sits at 66%. A faster processor would unlock higher FPS.

memoryIs 32GB RAM enough for Overwatch 2?expand_more

Overwatch 2 used 60% of 32GB RAM. Plenty of headroom for background apps.

thermostatWhat are normal GPU and CPU temperatures while gaming?expand_more

The RTX 3090 reached 79°C and the i7-8700K reached 85°C. On the warm side, check your case airflow and thermal paste.

trending_downWhat does 1% low FPS mean?expand_more

The lowest FPS drops, your lag spikes. Here it's 109 FPS vs 179 FPS average. A small gap means consistent frame delivery.

boltHow do I get more FPS in Overwatch 2?expand_more

Your CPU is the limiting factor, lower CPU-heavy settings like draw distance, physics, and NPC density. 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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