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 131 FPS and the 1% low is 57 FPS. A small gap between average and 1% low means consistent frame delivery with minimal stuttering.

Overwatch 2

Name: Overwatch 2 Benchmark Data on RX 580 Series + i3-8350K
Creator: HowManyFPS
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

07:54 played1mo agoPlayer_bb9ff5

RX 580 Series

i3-8350K 16 GB

Avg Usage

48%GPU

86%CPU

97%RAM

131

FPSAverage

FPS1% Low

Resolution1920x1080

Scale100%

UpscalingNVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution

ShadowsLow

TexturesLow

Tips & Tricks5

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.

High CPU Usage

CPU usage hit 86% while GPU sat at 48%. Your GPU has headroom, upgrade the i3-8350K or close background apps to increase FPS.

Critical RAM Usage

RAM usage peaked at 98% of 16 GB. Close background apps to free up memory, or upgrade to more RAM.

Outdated GPU Driver

GPU driver is 10 months old (version 31.0.21923.11000, 2025-07-01). Update to the latest driver for bug fixes, game optimizations, and potential FPS improvements.

Vsync On

FPS was capped to 60Hz. Disable Vsync in Overwatch 2 settings to increase FPS.

Frames per Second, FPSFPSBenchmark 08:49Playtime 07:54

Excellent AVG at 60HzModerate 1% at 60Hz

Max168 FPS

Avg131 FPS

1% Low57 FPS

0.1% Low15 FPS

123620

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GPU Usage, %

GoodPeak 67%

RX 580 Series$129.99

48%Avg

67%Max

CPU Usage, %

HighPeak 100%

i3-8350KOut of Stock

86%Avg

100%Max

GPU Temp, °C

Sensor Issue

RX 580 Series$129.99

Avg

Max

CPU Temp, °C

WarmPeak 74°C

i3-8350KOut of Stock

68°CAvg

74°CMax

RAM Usage, %

CriticalPeak 98%

16 GBDDR4-2133

97%Avg

98%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 RX 580 Series + i3-8350K: 131 FPS at 1080p

RX 580 Series benchmark: 131 FPS avg, 57 FPS 1% lows at 1080p. Tested with i3-8350K and 16GB RAM. GPU 1°C, CPU 68°C. Frame drops detected, 1% lows drop to 57 FPS. CPU bottleneck, i3-8350K at 86%.

speedPerformance

Excellent AVG at 60HzModerate 1% at 60Hz

131AVG FPS

571% LOW

571%

168MAX

131AVG

1080pmonitor60HzNoticeable stuttering below 60 FPS

developer_boardGPU

GoodPeak 67%

RX 580 Series

Usage

48% / 67%

Temp

Has headroom: your GPU can handle more

memoryCPU

HighPeak 100%

i3-8350K

Usage

86% / 100%

Temp

68°C / 74°C

Working hard: high sustained load

timerPlaytime

00:07:54Enough for reliable data

memory_altRAM

CriticalPeak 98%

16 GB DDR4-2133

Usage

97% / 98%

Running tight at 16GB: upgrading to 32GB would help

compressBottleneck

24%

76%

RX 580 SeriesCPU Limitedarrow_forwardi3-8350K

i3-8350K is holding back your GPU: upgrade it to unlock more FPS

tuneGame Settings

Resolution1920x1080

appsBackground Apps

Background apps are private

Hardware

GPU

CPU

memory_altRAM

16 GB DDR42133 MHz · Dual Channel

97%Avg

hard_driveStorage

All SSDs

Samsung SSD 860 EVO 500GB500 GB · SSD

developer_boardMotherboard

All Motherboards

Gigabyte B360M DS3HB360M · LGA1151

Windows 10

AMD Driver 31.0.21923.11000

1920x1080 @ 60Hz

Screenshots

4 items

Screenshots are private

Answers About Your Benchmark

speedHow many FPS does RX 580 Series get in Overwatch 2 at 1080p?expand_more

RX 580 Series delivers 131 FPS average in Overwatch 2 at 1080p. 1% lows hit 57 FPS. Some frame drops during demanding scenes.

compressIs i3-8350K bottlenecking RX 580 Series in Overwatch 2?expand_more

Yes, i3-8350K shows signs of a CPU bottleneck at 86% usage while RX 580 Series sits at 48%. A faster processor would unlock higher FPS.

memoryIs 16GB RAM enough for Overwatch 2?expand_more

Overwatch 2 used 97% of 16GB RAM. Running tight, upgrading to 32GB is recommended if you multitask.

thermostatWhat are normal GPU and CPU temperatures while gaming?expand_more

The RX 580 Series reached 1°C and the i3-8350K reached 68°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 57 FPS vs 131 FPS average. The gap suggests noticeable frame drops during intense scenes.

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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