What does 1% low FPS mean in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 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 53 FPS and the 1% low is 15 FPS. A small gap between average and 1% low means consistent frame delivery with minimal stuttering.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020

08:56 played2d agoemoji_eventsrado39

GTX 1660 SUPER

i5-12400F 16 GB

Avg Usage

86%GPU

58%CPU

91%RAM

FPSAverage

FPS1% Low

Tips & Tricks4

Low 1% Lows

1% low FPS drops to 15 FPS, frame drops below 60Hz cause visible stuttering. GTX 1660 SUPER usage at 86% is the bottleneck.

High GPU Usage

GPU usage hit 86% while CPU sat at 58%. Your GTX 1660 SUPER is the bottleneck, upgrade, lower graphics settings or resolution to increase FPS.

Hot CPU Temp

CPU peaked at 86°C, thermal throttling detected. Reapply thermal paste, clean dust, or improve case airflow.

Critical RAM Usage

RAM usage peaked at 99% of 16 GB. Close background apps to free up memory, or upgrade to more RAM.

Frames per Second, FPSFPSBenchmark 21:58Playtime 08:56

Moderate AVG at 60HzLow 1% at 60Hz

Max100 FPS

Avg53 FPS

1% Low15 FPS

0.1% Low10 FPS

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GPU Usage, %

HighVRAM 81%Peak 100%

GTX 1660 SUPER$189.99

86%Avg

100%Max

CPU Usage, %

GoodPeak 100%

i5-12400F$164.59

58%Avg

100%Max

GPU Temp, °C

WarmPeak 78°C

GTX 1660 SUPER$189.99

74°CAvg

78°CMax

CPU Temp, °C

WarmPeak 86°C

i5-12400F$164.59

77°CAvg

86°CMax

RAM Usage, %

CriticalPeak 99%

16 GBDDR4-3200

91%Avg

99%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

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 on GTX 1660 SUPER + i5-12400F: 53 FPS

GTX 1660 SUPER benchmark: 53 FPS avg, 15 FPS 1% lows. Tested with i5-12400F and 16GB RAM. GPU 74°C, CPU 77°C. Frame drops detected, 1% lows drop to 15 FPS. GPU bottleneck, GTX 1660 SUPER at 86%.

speedPerformance

Moderate AVG at 60HzLow 1% at 60Hz

53AVG FPS

151% LOW

151%

100MAX

53AVG

monitor60HzNoticeable stuttering below 30 FPS

developer_boardGPU

HighPeak 100%

GTX 1660 SUPER

Usage

86% / 100%

Temp

74°C / 78°C

Working hard: high sustained load

memoryCPU

GoodPeak 100%

i5-12400F

Usage

58% / 100%

Temp

77°C / 86°C

Has plenty of headroom

timerPlaytime

00:08:56Enough for reliable data

memory_altRAM

CriticalPeak 99%

16 GB DDR4-3200

Usage

91% / 99%

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

compressBottleneck

69%

31%

GTX 1660 SUPERarrow_backGPU Limitedi5-12400F

GTX 1660 SUPER is the limit: upgrade it or lower settings for more FPS

appsBackground Apps

Background apps are private

Hardware

GPU

$189.99All GPUs

GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

CPU

memory_altRAM

16 GB DDR43200 MHz · Dual Channel

91%Avg

hard_driveStorage

All SSDs

NVMe Micron_2210_MTFDHBA1T0QFD1 TB · NVMe · NVMe SSD

developer_boardMotherboard

All Motherboards

Acer Predator PO3-640LGA1700

Windows 11

NVIDIA Driver 610.88

3840x2160 @ 60Hz

Screenshots

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Answers About Your Benchmark

speedHow many FPS does GTX 1660 SUPER get in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020?expand_more

GTX 1660 SUPER delivers 53 FPS average in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. 1% lows hit 15 FPS. Some frame drops during demanding scenes.

compressIs i5-12400F bottlenecking GTX 1660 SUPER in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020?expand_more

No CPU bottleneck. GTX 1660 SUPER is the limiting factor at 86% usage, while i5-12400F has headroom at 58%. This is normal, most games are GPU-bound.

memoryIs 16GB RAM enough for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020?expand_more

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 used 91% 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 GTX 1660 SUPER reached 74°C and the i5-12400F reached 77°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 15 FPS vs 53 FPS average. The gap suggests noticeable frame drops during intense scenes.

boltHow do I get more FPS in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020?expand_more

Your GPU is maxed out, lower resolution, turn down ray tracing and shadows, or cap your frame rate. 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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