Building an affordable 4K Gaming PC in 2026!

Performance

In F1 25, we dial the resolution to 1440p with high graphics settings, and the framerate averages around 210 FPS, making this system perfect for high-refresh monitors. Even though the dips in the average are quite sizable and noticeable, the framerate still stays well above the 60 FPS standard. Cyberpunk offered a strong frame rate, given its famously graphically challenging nature. Pulling in 130 FPS on average means the gameplay experience is very smooth overall. The 1% and 0.1% lows indicate occasional stutters in dense city areas, but the experience remains well within the premium tier.

Battlefield 6 delivers a respectable 130.1 FPS, which is impressive given the scale of its destructible environments and high player counts. However, the 0.1% lows of 25.3 FPS indicate that during intense moments, you might encounter brief hitches. While the average is fluid, competitive players might want to drop some settings to “Medium” to stabilise those erratic frame times. Arc Raiders follows closely behind with an average of 121.3 FPS. As a cooperative third-person shooter with heavy physics and particle effects, maintaining a triple-digit average at 1440p High settings is a great result. The 1% lows of 58.9 FPS suggest that even during the most chaotic encounters, the game rarely dips below the “console standard” of 60 FPS, ensuring that your aim remains consistent when things get hectic. And finally, Marvel Rivals rounds out the list at 108.8 FPS. While it is the lowest average on the chart, it is arguably the most stable experience. With a 1% low of 78.2 FPS and a 0.1% low of 58.9 FPS, the performance is remarkably tight. This consistency is vital for a competitive game, where visual clarity and predictable input response matter more than a raw, fluctuating high number. It provides a rock-solid foundation for competitive play without the massive “dips” seen in the more demanding titles above.

Starting off with F1 25 again, the average framerate is much lower at 130 FPS. Whilst the average frames per second are lower, the amount produced is still more than acceptable for smooth gameplay; it is only when scenes become more complicated that the framerate drops to near 60 FPS at the 0.1% lows. Cyberpunk fares pretty well at 4K. Referring to the graph, we can see that the average framerate is 70 frames per second, and even in difficult‑to‑render scenes, it drops by only around 20 FPS. Having such a small gap in frame differences is applaudable, but it’s unfortunate that this stuttering will be noticeable at around 50 FPS.

Battlefield 6 shows a more dramatic spread between its average framerate and its lows. While the game averages a respectable 88 FPS, the 1% lows fall to 55 FPS, and the 0.1% lows dip sharply to just 22.8 FPS. This indicates that although general gameplay feels smooth, heavy action sequences or large-scale effects can cause significant momentary drops that players will definitely feel. Arc Raiders performs more consistently. With an average of 85 FPS and lows that remain relatively close – 69.5 FPS at 1% and 58.8 FPS at 0.1% – the game maintains stability even during visually intense moments. Marvel Rivals also delivers a solid showing, averaging 74.5 FPS with 1% lows at 56.4 FPS and 0.1% lows at 53.4 FPS. The minimal gap between these values means players can expect smooth, predictable performance throughout, with very little stutter, even when the action ramps up.

In conclusion, this is a well-balanced, high-value build that delivers top-tier 1440p gaming and is very capable at 4K in some demanding games.