[ 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.
Where FPS Matters
Graphics Cards
Smartphones
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FPS?
How many frames a device renders per second; higher FPS means smoother games and video.
What terms are related to FPS?
Related Gaming terms include Refresh Rate, Ray Tracing, GPU.
Related Technical Terms
Refresh Rate
How often the screen redraws per second (Hz); higher feels smoother but uses more power.
Display
Ray Tracing
Hardware-accelerated realistic lighting and reflections in games, measured on DeviceBenchmark's Gam…
Gaming
GPU
Specialized chip for rendering, gaming, and image processing — key to gaming scores.
Performance