How many FPS do you need for 240Hz?

To fully utilize a 240Hz monitor, your frames per second (FPS) needs to match or exceed 240 FPS. Here's a breakdown of how this works:

Ideal FPS for 240Hz:

• To get the most out of a 240Hz monitor, your system should be able to consistently output 240 FPS or more. This ensures that every frame rendered by the graphics card can be displayed on the screen with no frame drops or stuttering, providing a smooth and fluid experience.
• For example, if you're playing a fast-paced game like Fortnite, CS:GO, or Valorant, where reaction time and precision are critical, having your FPS match the 240Hz refresh rate allows you to benefit from less input lag and smoother motion, which is essential for competitive gaming.

What Happens if FPS is Below 240?

• If your FPS is lower than 240 FPS, say around 150-200 FPS, your 240Hz monitor will still display those frames, but you're not fully utilizing the potential of the display. The screen will still refresh 240 times per second, but it will only be showing the available frames from the game, resulting in a less optimal experience.
• In this case, you might not notice a significant difference between 120Hz and 240Hz because your FPS is not reaching the high rates needed to take full advantage of the higher refresh rate.

What If Your FPS Exceeds 240?

• If your FPS exceeds 240 (e.g., 300 FPS or 400 FPS), your monitor will only display 240 frames per second (since it's a 240Hz monitor). The extra frames are effectively wasted, and the monitor will discard them since it can only display up to its maximum refresh rate.
• However, having higher FPS can be beneficial in reducing input lag and providing a more consistent experience, especially in cases where frame rates fluctuate during gameplay.

Optimizing for 240Hz:

• To maximize performance, you’ll want a high-performance gaming PC with a powerful GPU (such as NVIDIA RTX 3080 or 3090, or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT) that can sustain 240 FPS at the resolution you're playing at (typically 1080p for competitive gaming).
• You also want to optimize your in-game settings (e.g., lowering graphics settings like shadows, anti-aliasing, and texture quality) to ensure that the game runs at a high and stable FPS.

Summary:

• To fully take advantage of a 240Hz monitor, you need to have your system producing 240 FPS or more.
• If FPS is below 240, you're not maximizing the potential of the monitor, but the game will still run smoothly.
• If FPS exceeds 240, the monitor will discard the extra frames, but higher FPS can still help with consistency and input lag reduction.

For more details:

• Frames Per Second - Wikipedia
• Refresh Rate - Wikipedia