Refresh Rate & FPS Calculator

Convert between refresh rate (Hz) and FPS. Calculate frame time and optimal settings for gaming monitors and competitive play.

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Refresh Rate (Hz)

Frame Rate (FPS)

Understanding Refresh Rate & FPS

Refresh rate (measured in Hz) is how many times your monitor updates the image per second. FPS (Frames Per Second) is how many frames your graphics card renders per second. Understanding the relationship helps optimize gaming performance.

Common Refresh Rates:

60Hz - Standard desktop, basic gaming
75Hz - Entry gaming upgrade
144Hz - Popular competitive gaming
165Hz - High-end gaming standard
240Hz/360Hz - Professional esports

Why Matching Matters:

• Eliminates screen tearing
• Reduces input lag
• Smoother gameplay experience
• Better motion clarity
• Competitive advantage

Refresh Rate Recommendations by Use Case

60Hz - Standard Computing

Best for: Office work, web browsing, video consumption

Adequate for most non-gaming tasks
Good for movies and video content
Lower power consumption
Budget-friendly option

144Hz - Gaming Sweet Spot

Best for: Most gaming, balanced performance/cost

Significant improvement over 60Hz
Great for FPS, racing, and action games
Achievable with mid-range graphics cards
Popular choice for most gamers

240Hz+ - Competitive Gaming

Best for: Esports, competitive FPS gaming

Maximum responsiveness and smoothness
Minimal input lag for competitive edge
Requires high-end graphics cards
Ideal for Counter-Strike, Valorant, Apex

Frame Time Analysis

Refresh Rate	Frame Time (ms)	Input Lag Reduction	Common Use
60Hz	16.67ms	Baseline	Standard gaming, office work
75Hz	13.33ms	3.34ms faster	Entry gaming upgrade
120Hz	8.33ms	8.34ms faster	Console gaming (PS5/Xbox)
144Hz	6.94ms	9.73ms faster	PC gaming standard
165Hz	6.06ms	10.61ms faster	High-end gaming
240Hz	4.17ms	12.5ms faster	Competitive esports
360Hz	2.78ms	13.89ms faster	Professional esports

Variable Refresh Rate Technologies

NVIDIA G-Sync

• Hardware module required
• Wide VRR range (1-240Hz+)
• Excellent motion handling
• Premium pricing
• Best overall experience

AMD FreeSync

• Open standard, lower cost
• Variable VRR ranges
• Works with NVIDIA (compatible)
• More monitor options
• Good value proposition

HDMI VRR

• HDMI 2.1 standard
• Console gaming focus
• Works with PS5/Xbox Series
• Growing TV support
• Future standard

GPU Requirements for High Refresh Rates

1080p Gaming

144Hz: RTX 3060 / RX 6600 XT or better
240Hz: RTX 3070 / RX 6700 XT or better
360Hz: RTX 4080 / RX 7800 XT or better

1440p Gaming

144Hz: RTX 3070 / RX 6700 XT or better
165Hz: RTX 3080 / RX 6800 XT or better
240Hz: RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX or better

4K Gaming

60Hz: RTX 3070 / RX 6800 XT or better
120Hz: RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX or better
144Hz: RTX 4090 recommended

Refresh Rate Optimization Tips

• Match FPS to Hz: Target frame rates just below your refresh rate
• Enable VRR: Use G-Sync/FreeSync for variable frame rates
• Reduce Input Lag: Disable V-Sync when using VRR
• Check Cables: Use DisplayPort 1.4+ for high refresh rates
• Game Settings: Lower visual settings to maintain high FPS