What is hz vs fps?

Hz (Hertz) measures your monitor's refresh rate and FPS is how many frames your GPU puts out per second. They're different measurements that are 'equal' to each other, in that a 60 Hz monitor can run 60 FPS perfectly, and a 120 Hz monitor can run 120 FPS perfectly, and so on.

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2023-12-10 13:23:09

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Does 144 hz affect fps?
This is measured in Hertz (Hz). For example, if your display has a refresh rate of 144Hz, it is refreshing the image 144 times per second. When paired with the high frame rates produced by a GPU and CPU working together, this can result in a smoother experience and potentially higher FPS.
2024-01-20 11:08:06

Does fps equal hz?
FPS and Hertz are 'equal' measurements, even though they measure different things (e.g., a GPU that can run 60 FPS will work with a 60 Hz monitor). Upgrading both FPS and refresh rate together will improve your graphics.
2024-01-18 04:12:29

Can fps be higher than hz?
Does an FPS higher than a refresh rate matter? If you have an FPS that's higher than your refresh rate, your monitor won't be able to display the frames properly. It can actually cause issues like screen tearing. Thus, having a higher FPS than refresh rate matters–-but not necesarily because it's a good thing.
2024-01-08 22:56:43

Can 120 hz run 120 fps?
No, 120hz monitor will accept any frame rate up to 120hz. However, the reverse isn't true if you can do 120fps, but your monitor is 60hz you will see 60fps.
2023-01-11 05:16:11

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