Check whether your display is really running at 60Hz, and see what 60Hz means in frame time and smoothness.
A 60Hz display refreshes 60 times per second, showing a new frame every 16.67 ms.
Current FPS
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Frames in the last second
Refresh rate
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Nearest standard rate
Average FPS
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Since the test started
1% low FPS
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Slowest 1% of frames
Frame time
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Typical (median)
Jitter
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Lower is smoother
Dropped frames
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Frames that arrived late
Frames
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Measured so far
FPS over the last 10 seconds. The dashed line is your refresh rate; red marks are dropped frames.
Speed
Adds drawing work to every frame. Raise it until the FPS drops to see how much your device can draw at full speed.
60Hz in numbers
Refreshes per second
60
Time per frame
16.67 ms
Compared with 60Hz
the same
FPS needed to use every refresh
60
Half-rate V-Sync cap
30 FPS
Is 60Hz good?
It's fine for everyday use. 60Hz is the baseline: good for office work, video and slower games, but fast motion looks less smooth than on a high-refresh display.
You'll find 60Hz on most office monitors, laptops, TVs and older phones.
Getting a steady 60Hz
Choose 60Hz in your operating system's display settings; many monitors ship set to 60Hz.
Use a cable and port with enough bandwidth. High refresh rates at high resolutions usually need DisplayPort or HDMI 2.1.
In games, aim for at least 60 FPS, or turn on G-Sync/FreeSync so lower frame rates still look smooth.
Run the test above: the refresh rate box should read 60 Hz with low jitter.
At 60Hz a new frame appears every 16.67 ms (1000 ÷ 60).
Is 60Hz good for gaming?
It's fine for everyday use. 60Hz is the baseline: good for office work, video and slower games, but fast motion looks less smooth than on a high-refresh display.
How many FPS do I need for 60Hz?
To use every refresh, your game should render at least 60 frames per second. Below that, the monitor shows some frames twice; variable refresh rate (G-Sync or FreeSync) keeps that smooth.
How do I check if my monitor is running at 60Hz?
Run the test on this page: the "Refresh rate" box shows the rate your display is actually using. If it reads lower than 60Hz, select 60Hz in your display settings and check that your cable supports it.