Calculate FPS per dollar and cost per average FPS, find a price ceiling for a target ratio, or compare two options. Optional inputs add 1% low ratios and gaming-electricity costs.

Start with average FPS and hardware price; add low-FPS or electricity details if available.

Use matching games, resolution, settings and benchmark methods. Prices are USD; use the same GPU-only or whole-system basis for price and power.

1% low and gaming electricity

Blank omits the low-FPS ratio.

Leave every electricity field blank to omit it; otherwise enter power, hours, years and rate.

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FPS Per Dollar Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the FPS per dollar.

FPS / D = FPS / Cost

Variables:

  • FPS/$ is the frames per second per dollar
  • FPS is the frames per second achieved
  • Cost is the cost of the hardware in dollars

To calculate FPS per dollar, divide average benchmark FPS by hardware price in USD. Compare the same games, resolution, settings and benchmark method. Cost per average FPS is the reciprocal; it is not a cost for each rendered frame.

What is FPS Per Dollar?

FPS per dollar is a measure of the cost-effectiveness of computer hardware, such as graphics cards or entire gaming systems, in terms of the performance they deliver for gaming or video rendering. It is calculated by dividing the frames per second that the hardware can achieve by the cost of the hardware. This metric is useful for comparing different hardware options and determining which offers the best value for money in terms of gaming or rendering performance.

How to Calculate FPS Per Dollar?

Select a solve mode and complete its visible inputs. The optional section can add 1% low FPS or gaming electricity; enter every electricity field if any is used. Electricity-adjusted value includes purchase price plus gaming electricity only, not every ownership cost.

  1. First, determine the frames per second (FPS) achieved by the hardware.
  2. Next, determine the cost of the hardware in dollars.
  3. Next, gather the formula from above = FPS/$ = FPS / Cost.
  4. Finally, calculate the FPS Per Dollar (FPS/$).
  5. After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.

Example Problem : 

Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.

Frames per second (FPS) achieved = 120 FPS

Cost of the hardware = $400; purchase value = 120 ÷ 400 = 0.3 FPS/$, and cost per average FPS ≈ $3.33.