Will My PC Run This Game?

Our FPS calculator supports 20+ popular games including:

• Competitive FPS: Valorant, Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), Overwatch 2, Rainbow Six Siege
• Battle Royale: Fortnite, Apex Legends, Call of Duty Warzone, PUBG
• Tactical Shooters: Call of Duty (MW3, Black Ops 6), Escape from Tarkov
• AAA Games: Cyberpunk 2077, Red Dead Redemption 2, Hogwarts Legacy, Starfield, The Last of Us
• Popular Titles: GTA V, Minecraft, Roblox, League of Legends, Dota 2

Simply select your game from the dropdown menu in the calculator above. Each game has specific benchmark data based on professional reviews from Tom's Hardware, Hardware Unboxed, and TechPowerUp.

Our FPS calculator provides estimates with ±10-20% accuracy based on professional benchmarks from trusted sources like Tom's Hardware, TechPowerUp, and Hardware Unboxed.

Real-world performance varies due to:

• Driver versions and game patches
• Background applications and system configuration
• Cooling and thermal throttling
• RAM speed and timings
• Windows settings and optimizations

We use conservative estimates and show confidence levels to be transparent about accuracy. For critical decisions, always check professional reviews.

GPU (Graphics Card) is the #1 factor for FPS, especially at high settings and resolutions.

Other major factors:

• Resolution: 4K requires 4x more GPU power than 1080p
• Graphics Settings: Ultra vs Low can double FPS
• CPU: Critical at 1080p and competitive games (Valorant, CS2)
• RAM: 16GB minimum; speed matters for CPU-bound games
• Game Optimization: Well-optimized games run better

Rule of thumb: Higher resolution = more GPU-dependent. Lower resolution = more CPU-dependent.

A CPU bottleneck occurs when your processor can't keep up with your graphics card. Signs include:

• Graphics card not working hard while gaming
• FPS doesn't improve when lowering graphics settings
• Processor working very hard while graphics card has room to spare

Important: When your graphics card is working hard (good!), that's actually optimal for gaming. This means your graphics card is doing its job.

Use our "What's slowing you down" section above to check your system balance. Processor bottlenecks are more common at 1080p, while 4K gaming is almost always limited by your graphics card.

16GB is the minimum for modern gaming. Most AAA games use 10-14GB during gameplay.

RAM recommendations:

• 16GB: Minimum for gaming, close background apps
• 32GB: Recommended for AAA titles, streaming, multitasking
• 64GB: Only for content creation, not necessary for gaming

RAM speed: 3200-3600MHz for DDR4, 5200-6000MHz for DDR5. Faster RAM helps in CPU-bound scenarios but the difference is typically 5-10% FPS.

Capacity matters more than speed - get 32GB at moderate speed rather than 16GB at extreme speeds.

System latency (click-to-photon latency) is the total time from pressing a button to seeing the result on your screen.

Latency components:

• Mouse: 0.5-4ms depending on polling rate
• PC Processing: 5-50ms (CPU + GPU rendering)
• Display: 3-15ms (monitor processing + pixel response)
• Network: 10-100ms for online games

Latency ratings:

• Under 40ms: Excellent for competitive esports
• 40-60ms: Good for most gaming
• 60-80ms: Acceptable for casual play
• Over 80ms: Noticeable game delay

Lower game delay gives you a competitive advantage in fast-paced games like CS2, Valorant, and Apex Legends.

It depends on your resolution, games, and current bottleneck:

Upgrade GPU if:

• You game at 1440p or 4K
• You play AAA titles on high/ultra settings
• Your graphics card is always working very hard
• Lowering graphics settings significantly improves FPS

Upgrade processor if:

• You game at 1080p on a high-end graphics card
• You play competitive FPS games (Valorant, CS2)
• Your graphics card has room to spare while gaming
• FPS doesn't improve when lowering settings

General rule: Graphics card upgrades give bigger FPS improvements for most gamers. Processor matters more at 1080p and competitive games.

30 FPS: Minimum playable, not recommended

60 FPS: Smooth gaming experience, standard target

120-144 FPS: High refresh rate gaming, noticeably smoother

240+ FPS: Competitive esports, requires 240Hz+ monitor

For competitive games: Aim for 144+ FPS minimum. More FPS = lower input latency and smoother motion.

For single-player games: 60 FPS is perfectly fine. Prioritize graphics quality over high FPS.

Your monitor matters: A smooth gaming monitor can only display a certain number of frames per second. Match your target FPS to your monitor's capabilities.

Settings with big FPS impact (lower these first):

• Resolution: 1080p → 1440p costs 30-40% FPS
• Ray Tracing: Can halve FPS, use DLSS if available
• Shadows: High → Medium gives +15-20% FPS
• Anti-Aliasing: TAA → FXAA gives +10-15% FPS
• Render Scale: 90% gives +20% FPS with minimal quality loss

Settings with low FPS impact (keep these high):

• Texture Quality (uses VRAM, not FPS)
• Anisotropic Filtering (0-2% impact)
• View Distance in most games

Competitive gaming tip: Lower all settings for maximum FPS. Use "Low" or "Competitive" presets.