Compare Tiers — Performance Breakdown

FPS (Frames Per Second)

FPS is how many images your PC can render every second. Higher FPS = smoother motion, lower input latency, and a more responsive feel — especially in competitive games.
 

Refresh Rate (Hz)

Your monitor’s refresh rate is how many times per second it can display a new frame. Common refresh rates: 60Hz, 120Hz, 144Hz, 165Hz, 240Hz, 360Hz+.
 

FPS vs Refresh Rate

Your PC and monitor work together:

• If your PC outputs 120 FPS but your monitor is 60Hz, you only see 60 FPS.

• If your PC outputs 300 FPS and your monitor is 240Hz, you see 240 FPS — but still benefit from lower latency.

• Esports players often chase 240–360Hz because it reduces input delay and makes aiming feel more responsive.

AAA vs Esports Performance

• AAA FPS = visually demanding games (Cyberpunk, Starfield, Elden Ring).

• Esports FPS = competitive titles where high FPS matters more than graphics (Valorant, CS2, Fortnite).

Performance Labels

To keep things simple, we use:

• Excellent — ideal for high refresh rate gaming

• Strong — smooth, high‑quality gameplay

• Playable — good experience with reduced settings

• Weak — not recommended for this resolution/game type

These labels come directly from real‑world FPS ranges in our testing data.