[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Gaming

FPS

How many frames a device renders per second; higher FPS means smoother games and video.

Also known as: Frames Per Second Frame Rate Frames/sec Frames Per Second (FPS)

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

FPS (frames per second) measures rendering smoothness. 30 FPS is playable, 60 FPS is smooth, 120+ FPS is competitive-gaming smooth on a high-refresh screen.

Benchmarks report Graphics test: 16 FPS and per-scene Section 1/2/3. The refresh rate sets the ceiling for what you can perceive.

Related Technical Terms

GPU
Specialized chip for rendering, gaming, and image processing — key to gaming scores. Performance
Ray Tracing
Hardware-accelerated realistic lighting and reflections in games, measured on CompareTech's Gaming … Gaming
Refresh Rate
How often the screen redraws per second (Hz); higher feels smoother but uses more power. Display
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