Have you just installed a brand new video card in your PC but don't seem to notice any change in the overall fluidity of the images you see on the screen? Are you playing your favorite title on consoles and are you noticing constant slowdowns in the character animations? If you find yourself in such situations, it seems clear to me that you need to test the number of FPS that your device can generate. How do you say? Have you already heard about it but you still don't know what FPS are? Don't worry, I'll explain it to you right away in the simplest way possible.
Per FPS (frames per second) means the frequency of the image displayed on the screen, i.e. how many times per second the frames you see on your screen are updated. In many cases, you will be able to notice with the naked eye when the frame rate (called framerate) is dropping and when it is more fluid. Generally, according to various studies, the human eye is able to perceive a sequence of frames reproduced at a rate of at least 50 frames per second as fluid. In progressive scan monitors the image frequency is measured in hertz (Hz), in this case 1 FPS equals 2Hz.
Devices such as graphics cards and consoles therefore produce and render a certain amount of frames every second. They then send the same frames to the monitor or TV, which in themselves are static but which, if observed in rapid succession, give the human eye the perception of witnessing moving images. So, to sum it up, the higher the framerate of a given game, the less you'll be able to perceive the small clicks between frames. In this guide, I will explain to you how to see FPS, that is, how to make a counter of frames per second appear while you play, to objectively understand when your games are more fluid and when they are less. Do you want? Well, then continue reading the next lines and put my suggestions into practice.
Index
- Preliminary information
- How to see FPS in Minecraft
- How to see FPS on Fortnite
- How to see FPS on Warzone
- How to see FPS on League
- How to see FPS on GTA 5
- How to see FPS on Rocket League
Preliminary information
There are several reasons why taking into account the frame rate per second when gaming is important. First, a higher framerate gives the player a generally more pleasant feeling than a lower refresh rate. However, it doesn't all come down to a simple fact of pleasantness and general sensations.
In fact, you must know that in some games, such as shooters and many competitive games, displaying the images on the screen at a high frequency gives a actual benefit compared to an opposing player who may be viewing the same images at a lower frequency. The player who displays the images on the screen with a higher framerate is put in a position to be more responsive.
Generally, with more performing hardware (with particular reference to processor and graphics card) higher framerates tend to be obtained. However, there are also "external" factors to consider when trying to increase this value. On PC, for example, keeping many programs open in the background while playing can have a negative impact on the framerate.
Therefore, when playing the game, it is good to close all other running applications. Moreover, keep their titles up to date, both PC and console, often leads to an improvement in performance and therefore the framerate. In fact, with updates, developers make changes to the programming code of a game and this sometimes allows better use of the hardware to obtain improvements to the fluidity of the game.
With regard to the PC, moreover, you must also make sure that there is a sort of "balance" between the graphics card and the monitor: for example, if you have a card capable of reproducing more than 100 frames per second in many games but you have paired a monitor that supports a maximum frequency of 60Hz then the FPS will be limited just because of the monitor.
Well, now that I have clarified your ideas about the frequency of the image a bit, I want to guide you in practice on how to see FPS while playing your favorite titles. The procedure in general is very simple, both on PC and on consoles, however below you will find practical examples relating to some of the most popular games of the moment.
How to see FPS in Minecraft
Let's start with a very popular title, which you will probably already know: Minecraft.
In the following lines I will tell you about the famous title of Mojang, but know that the procedure for showing the FPS on the screen is the same for many other games. Generally, the method changes depending on whether you are playing on PC or console. So let's start by seeing how to act on PC.
What you need to do first is download the Steam, the famous digital game distribution platform created by Valve. If you don't know, the Steam client allows you to activate an FPS counter for games launched through it. Minecraft even if not included in the Steam catalog can still be imported into the client and therefore used with the FPS counter active. Let's see immediately how.
The first step you need to take is to connect to the Steam site and click on the button Install Steam. When the download is complete, open the file SteamSetup.exe just got it and, in the window that opens, click on the button first Yes and then NEXT; then choose the installation language (eg. the paeseno) and press again on NEXT and, in conclusion, on Install e end, to end the setup. If you use a Mac, you can install Steam by following the directions in my tutorial on the theme.
At this point, start Steam (e.g. via the icon on the desktop or in the Start menu). The program will start automatically installing the latest updates. A window will then open to perform the Login. If you don't have an account yet, select the item Create a new account, to create an account. Then enter an email address to which you can have access, yours Country of residence and check the item relating toacceptance of the terms of the license agreement.
Finally, complete the captcha and an email confirming your registration on Steam should automatically arrive at the selected email address (remember to check Spam if you can't find it). Then click on the item Check my E-Mail address present in the message you received, go back to the Steam client window and enter the email address and password you want to use to log in. You will then have access to the Steam client.
Since Minecraft isn't a game you can buy directly on Steam, you'll need to add it to yours first library to then enable the display of the FPS. To add Minecraft to the Steam client, click on the item Add a game that you find at the bottom left; then select the option Add non-Steam game from the drop-down menu that opens, select Minecraft launcher on the next screen and finally tap on Add to chosen programs.
At this point, go back to the main page of the Steam client. Then click on the item Steam collocata in alto a sinistra and selects the voice Settings from the menu that opens. On the list on the right in the menu that opens, click on At stake.
Good. Now under the inscription In-game FPS counter a scrolling menu should appear: by clicking on it you can enable the FPS counter and show it in the part of the screen you prefer. After enabling it, press the button OKat the bottom to save the settings.
Perfect: at this point, when you start Minecraft, the FPS should be shown where you chose to view them. Alternatively, if you are looking for an even easier and quicker method for see FPS on PC, you can, hold F3, to press F10, to release F3 and press again F10 on the keyboard.
You will immediately see all the game data appear on the screen, including the framerate, at the top left. Otherwise you can do the same by pressing on the keyboard F3, Other and then again F3. This applies to all titles and not just Minecraft.
If you have any problems with the methods I just told you about, you can download a special program to measure FPS: I refer to FRAPS, which you can find at this address. It is a completely free, light and very easy to use program.
To download it on your PC, connected to its official website (via the link I just provided) and click on the item Download FRAPS [version] Setup. When the download is complete, start the .exe file obtained, click on Yes and, in the window that opens, click on I Accept, Next, install e Fermer, but will conclude the setup.
Very well, at this point you have to start FRAPS and, in the window General of the program, you will find several options available to you. I advise you not to touch any of the preset parameters, the program works perfectly as it is.
To use it you will simply have to keep it open in the background while you play (don't worry, it's very light it takes up very few solutions and you have to keep it minimized). At this point the FPS count should automatically appear in the top left while you are playing any game.
Let us now turn to the discussion consul. Unfortunately I have to tell you that things in this case are much more complex than on PC. Unfortunately on PlayStation, Xbox and Switch there are no tools similar to those I told you about in the previous lines.
In many cases, therefore, you will have to make do with play regardless of this technical aspect. In general, you should know that on consoles, video games generally tended to run at 30 FPS for a long time. Some specific titles, however, run at 60 FPS. Over time, more and more powerful consoles have arrived, such as For PS4 e Xbox One X and then PS5 e Xbox Series S / X.
The games of the latter consoles that I have often mentioned in their settings have game modes that aim to guarantee a fluid framerate or a higher graphic rendering by penalizing the former. In no case, however, will you be able to view the FPS directly on the screen as it happens on a PC.
In this case, if you are really interested in knowing how many FPS your favorite game on console reaches you can get a rough idea by checking the numerous videos you find on the Net by searching on Google or YouTube for terms such as FPS [game title] [console name].
This gives you the opportunity to find videos made by video professionals who carry out tests on test consoles and have methods available for developers with access to debug modes. In short, these are quite complex things.
Alternatively, you could also capture video directly from your console by plugging into one of the console's USB ports external capture cards, like the ones that I point out below. However, these are very complex solutions that I do not recommend, also because you would still need some software to analyze the framerate of the captured videos.
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As mentioned above, the procedure for showing FPS on screen on PC and console is roughly the same for all games. On a computer, for example, using tools such as FRAPS or Steam you can make the FPS appear on the screen in a really simple and immediate way for most video games.
In the specific case of FortniteHowever, you should know that you also have a tool included directly in the game that allows you, if you wish, to view the FPS.
To use it, just go to the game menu, select the item Settings and then press on the tab Video (with the monitor icon). Then scroll the screen that opens and, under the heading Advanced graphics, enabling the option Show FPS you will activate the function to see the framerate.
Perfect, at this point you will see the framerate counter tick at the top right next to the game map. In any case, if you are also interested in knowing how to increase your framerate in this game, I refer you to my guide dedicated to the subject.
How to see FPS on Warzone
The same is true for Fortnite Warzone, which also includes a tool for viewing FPS. From the general game menu, then select the options and, in the list that opens, go up General (it's the second right next to Keyboard and mouse).
At this point, scroll down to the section Telemetry and enable the FPS counter. You will then see the framerate appear on the screen, at the top left.
In this game, being a competitive shooter you will really need to control the FPS and try to maximize them as effectively as possible. How do you say? Would you like to know how to do it? No problem, it's really very simple: if you play on PC I refer you to my guide in which I explained how to increase your framerate.
If, on the other hand, you are interested in knowing how to improve in this game, then you can read this tutorial which will help you in short to become a great player.
How to see FPS on League
In league of legends you can use FRAPS, as I showed you above, to make the FPS appear on the screen. Speaking of another title strongly based on the competitive multiplayer aspect, it is essential to have a good framerate in order not to be at a disadvantage compared to the opponents.
In this regard, I refer you to my guide that could be really useful if you are interested in trying to improve your performance in this hugely popular MOBA title.
How to see FPS on GTA 5
Even in GTA 5 you can safely use the simple methods I told you about in the initial part of the tutorial to show the FPS on screen.
In this case, knowing the number of FPS will be useful especially in multiplayer sessions, so in GTA Online. How do you say? Do you know almost nothing about the multiplayer variant of GTA 5? Well, then read my tutorial in which I explain how to take the first steps inside it.
And if you are interested in finding out how to improve the performance of your device for this game and not let it "lag", take a look at this other guide of mine in which I explained how to do it in detail.
How to see FPS on Rocket League
Even in Rocket League, to test the FPS, you have the tools that I told you about in the chapter on Minecraft.
Rocket League is a fairly light game and you shouldn't need very good hardware to get a satisfactory framerate. Even in this case, however, since it is a game in which the multiplayer component plays a predominant role, it will be better to try to increase performance.
