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Frame rate

Also known as: Frames per second

By VGS Daniel

How many images a game draws each second, measured in frames per second.

Frame rate is the number of frames a game renders each second. Higher and steadier frame rates make motion look smoother and reduce input delay; 30 and 60 are common targets on consoles, with higher rates common on PC.

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