Why can gaming PCs run hundreds of FPS (Frames Per Second) but no matter what console you have, you can never get an FPS number as high as that?
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Consoles are often specifically configured to be limited to a certain number of frames per second, to ensure a consistent experience. For instance, a Call of Duty game running at 60fps might actually be capable of running into the 80’s or 90’s, but instead of letting the framerate wander around depending on what’s onscreen, the developer picks a number they can use as a guaranteed minimum.
Some games do have unlocked framerates on consoles, showing exactly this. God of War on PS4 can either be limited to 30, or set to a framerate mode where it will wander from the 40’s to the 50’s, depending on what’s onscreen. I believe the Hitman games have a similar option. Some people prefer the consistency, and some people prefer the refresh rate.
An example of console games going even higher than that:
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