Beyond the FPS Counter
In 2026, looking at a single FPS number is useless. With AI Frame Generation and Neural Reconstruction, we must use Frame-time Variance Analysis to understand how a game actually feels.
The NPU Metric
For the first time, we are now measuring NPU Utilization alongside CPU and GPU. Many modern games offload their NPC logic and procedural generation to the NPU. If your NPU is bottlenecked, you will experience stuttering, even if your FPS is high.
Tools of the Trade
We recommend using PresentMon 2.0 or the integrated Core.Protocol Analytic Tool. Focus on the "99th Percentile" numbers. If your 99th percentile is within 20% of your average FPS, your "Protocol Stability" is perfect.
Final Rule: A stable 60 FPS is always better than a stuttering 144 FPS. Use AI tools to find your perfect baseline.