What does 1% low FPS mean in Apex Legends 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 155 FPS and the 1% low is 87 FPS. A small gap between average and 1% low means consistent frame delivery with minimal stuttering.

Apex Legends

Name: Apex Legends Benchmark Data on RX 9060 XT + i7-9700K
Creator: HowManyFPS
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

08:11 played1mo agoMeNoHuman2010

RX 9060 XT

i7-9700K 32 GB

Avg Usage

0%GPU

89%CPU

55%RAM

155

FPSAverage

FPS1% Low

Resolution2560x1440

TexturesUltra (8 GB)

ShadowsLow

ModelMedium

Tips & Tricks4

GPU Temp Sensor

GPU temperature reported 1°C, this is a sensor reading failure. Temperature data for this session is unreliable. Try updating GPU drivers or check if monitoring software is conflicting.

GPU Usage Sensor

GPU usage reported 0% despite the game running, this is a sensor reading failure. Usage data for this session is unreliable. Try updating GPU drivers or check if monitoring software is conflicting.

Moderate 1% Lows

1% low FPS drops to 87 FPS, frame drops below 180Hz cause visible stuttering.

CPU Limiting GPU

The RX 9060 XT detected a i7-9700K bottleneck in 100% of frames, the GPU is waiting on the CPU to submit draw calls. Upgrade the i7-9700K or lower CPU-heavy settings to improve FPS.

Frames per Second, FPSFPSBenchmark 14:14Playtime 08:11

Good AVG at 180HzModerate 1% at 180Hz

Max200 FPS

Avg155 FPS

1% Low87 FPS

0.1% Low3 FPS

123620

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GPU Usage, %

Sensor Issue

RX 9060 XT$459.99

Avg

Max

CPU Usage, %

HighPeak 100%

i7-9700K$242.93

89%Avg

100%Max

GPU Temp, °C

Sensor Issue

RX 9060 XT$459.99

Avg

Max

CPU Temp, °C

WarmPeak 83°C

i7-9700K$242.93

78°CAvg

83°CMax

RAM Usage, %

GoodPeak 55%

32 GBDDR4-3200

55%Avg

55%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

Apex Legends on RX 9060 XT + i7-9700K: 155 FPS at 1440p

RX 9060 XT benchmark: 155 FPS avg, 87 FPS 1% lows at 1440p. Tested with i7-9700K and 32GB RAM. GPU 1°C, CPU 78°C. Some frame drops below 180 Hz. CPU bottleneck, i7-9700K at 89%.

speedPerformance

Good AVG at 180HzModerate 1% at 180Hz

155AVG FPS

871% LOW

180

871%

200MAX

155AVG

1440pmonitor180HzSome frame drops below 90 FPS

developer_boardGPU

Sensor Issue

RX 9060 XT

Usage

Temp

GPU usage sensor failure: readings unreliable

memoryCPU

HighPeak 100%

i7-9700K

Usage

89% / 100%

Temp

78°C / 83°C

Working hard: high sustained load

timerPlaytime

00:08:11Enough for reliable data

memory_altRAM

GoodPeak 55%

32 GB DDR4-3200

Usage

55% / 55%

Plenty of room

compressBottleneck

50%

RX 9060 XTsensors_offSensor Issuei7-9700K

Sensor reading failure: bottleneck cannot be determined from this session

tuneGame Settings

Resolution2560x1440

appsBackground Apps

Background apps are private

Hardware

GPU

$459.99All GPUs

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

CPU

memory_altRAM

32 GB DDR43200 MHz · Dual Channel

55%Avg

hard_driveStorage

All SSDs

ST2000LM015-2E81742 TB · HDD

developer_boardMotherboard

All Motherboards

ASUS PRIME Z390-AZ390 · LGA1151

Windows 11

AMD Driver 32.0.23033.1002

2560x1440 @ 180Hz

Screenshots

4 items

Screenshots are private

Answers About Your Benchmark

speedHow many FPS does RX 9060 XT get in Apex Legends at 1440p?expand_more

RX 9060 XT delivers 155 FPS average in Apex Legends at 1440p. 1% lows hit 87 FPS. Some frame drops during demanding scenes.

compressIs i7-9700K bottlenecking RX 9060 XT in Apex Legends?expand_more

Yes, i7-9700K shows signs of a CPU bottleneck at 89% usage while RX 9060 XT sits at 0%. A faster processor would unlock higher FPS.

memoryIs 32GB RAM enough for Apex Legends?expand_more

Apex Legends used 55% of 32GB RAM. Plenty of headroom for background apps.

thermostatWhat are normal GPU and CPU temperatures while gaming?expand_more

The RX 9060 XT reached 1°C and the i7-9700K reached 78°C. Both within safe limits for gaming.

trending_downWhat does 1% low FPS mean?expand_more

The lowest FPS drops, your lag spikes. Here it's 87 FPS vs 155 FPS average. A small gap means consistent frame delivery.

boltHow do I get more FPS in Apex Legends?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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