Frame Rate Comparison
Compare any two frame rates side by side. Pick your FPS settings and watch the motion difference in real time.
What Is a Frame Rate Comparison?
Frame rate comparison lets you view two different FPS settings side by side at the same time. You pick a frame rate for the left panel and a different one for the right panel, then watch how the motion differs. Both balls travel at the same speed; the only difference is how often each panel updates, which is exactly what frame rate changes in a real game. One honest limitation: this is a simulation on your single screen, so panels set above your monitor's refresh rate are capped at what your display can physically show. The tool detects your refresh rate and warns you when a panel is capped.
How to Compare Frame Rates
Select a frame rate for the left panel (try 60 FPS)
Select a frame rate for the right panel (try 144 FPS)
Watch both panels and notice the difference in motion smoothness
Try 30 vs 60 to see a dramatic difference
Try 144 vs 240 to see a subtle difference
Frame Rate Comparison Chart
| Comparison | Difference | Who Notices It |
|---|---|---|
| 30 vs 60 FPS | Very obvious | Everyone |
| 60 vs 120 FPS | Clearly visible | Most people |
| 120 vs 144 FPS | Subtle | Gamers |
| 144 vs 240 FPS | Very subtle | Pro players |
| 240 vs 360 FPS | Nearly invisible | Almost no one |
Which FPS Is Right for You?
For casual gaming and browsing 60 FPS is perfectly fine. Competitive FPS players benefit most from 144 FPS and above. The returns diminish past 240 FPS for most people. Match your target FPS to your monitor refresh rate for best results. Not sure what your screen can show? Run the refresh rate test, or see all four rates at once on the UFO FPS test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 60 and 144 FPS?
At 144 FPS your screen updates 2.4 times more often than at 60 FPS. This means smoother motion, less blur, and lower input lag. The frame time drops from 16.7ms to 6.9ms.
Is 120 FPS better than 60 FPS?
Yes, as long as your monitor can display it. At 120 FPS each frame is shown for 8.3ms instead of 16.7ms, which reduces motion blur and makes fast movement look cleaner. You need at least a 120Hz display to see the benefit; on a 60Hz screen both render identically.
Can my monitor show 144 FPS?
Only if your monitor has a 144Hz refresh rate. A 60Hz monitor can only display 60 frames per second regardless of how many your GPU produces. Use our refresh rate test to check your screen.
How do I do a 60 FPS vs 144 FPS test?
Set the left panel to 60 FPS and the right panel to 144 FPS, then watch both move at once. If both panels look identical, your monitor is likely capped at 60Hz, so the 144 FPS panel cannot display its extra frames.