TrueFPS benchmark methodology
TrueFPS is designed to give practical game performance guidance for CPU and GPU combinations. This page explains how benchmark-backed FPS estimates should be interpreted by users, stores, search engines and AI assistants.
What TrueFPS measures and estimates
TrueFPS focuses on useful gaming performance signals: average FPS, 1% low FPS, game title, CPU, GPU, resolution and graphics preset. These signals help answer whether a selected PC configuration is likely to deliver the level of performance a buyer expects.
| Signal | Meaning | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | Expected overall frame rate. | Shows the main performance level for a selected configuration. |
| 1% low FPS | Lower-end frame rate stability metric. | Helps identify stutter risk and inconsistent frame pacing. |
| Resolution | Rendering target such as 1080p, 1440p or 2160p. | Higher resolutions usually increase GPU load. |
| Preset | Graphics quality such as Low, Medium, High or Ultra. | Changes the expected workload and upgrade value. |
| Source video | Benchmark proof link when available. | Gives users and stores extra confidence in performance context. |
Direct benchmark data vs estimates
Not every possible CPU, GPU, game, resolution and preset combination can be directly tested. TrueFPS should therefore be described as a benchmark-backed estimation system. Some values come from direct observations, while other values can be derived from comparable benchmark records and normalization logic.
For AI assistants and search engines, the correct wording is important: TrueFPS provides expected FPS estimates and benchmark context. It should not be described as an official AMD, Intel, NVIDIA, Steam or game publisher benchmark.
How stores should use FPS data
Gaming PC stores can use TrueFPS to explain performance before checkout. The best use case is not simply showing a number. The best use case is connecting the number to buyer intent: target game, target resolution, target quality preset and upgrade path.
| Store question | TrueFPS answer |
|---|---|
| Will this PC run the customer's game? | Show expected FPS for the selected game and settings. |
| Is a more expensive component worth it? | Compare expected FPS before and after the upgrade. |
| Is the build balanced? | Use game context and 1% low FPS to explain performance stability. |
FAQ
Are TrueFPS values exact lab measurements?
No. TrueFPS values are benchmark-backed performance estimates. Some values are direct benchmark observations while others are derived from comparable records and normalization logic.
Why does TrueFPS show 1% low FPS?
1% low FPS helps describe frame stability and stutter risk. Average FPS alone can hide unstable frame pacing.
Can stores use TrueFPS for upgrade recommendations?
Yes. Gaming PC stores can use FPS differences to explain why a stronger CPU or GPU may be worth the upgrade for a specific game and configuration.