What is FPS (Frames Per Second)?

FPS stands for Frames Per Second. It measures how many images (frames) are displayed on the screen each second.

Video games create motion by rapidly showing still images in sequence. The higher the FPS, the smoother the motion appears. For example:

• 30 FPS – Playable but less smooth
  
  

• 60 FPS – Smooth and standard for many games
  
  

• 120 FPS or higher – Very smooth, often used in competitive gaming
  
  

Low FPS can cause choppy movement and input delay. High FPS improves responsiveness, which is important in fast-paced games like shooters.

FPS depends on hardware performance, game optimization, and graphics settings. Powerful GPUs and CPUs can produce higher frame rates.

It is important not to confuse FPS with refresh rate. Refresh rate (measured in Hz) is how many times per second a monitor updates the image. For example, a 144 Hz monitor can display up to 144 FPS.

In summary, FPS measures how smoothly a game runs by counting how many frames are displayed per second.