FPS Benchmark

A simple FPS benchmarking tool that measures and analyzes frame times using PresentMon.

Features

• Benchmarks FPS using Vulkan (lava-triangle) or D3D9
• Analyzes benchmark data from CSV files
• Supports customizable benchmark duration and cache warmup
• Detailed FPS metrics including percentiles and frame time analysis
• Stores benchmark history for comparison between runs
• Color-coded results highlighting best performance metrics
• Easy history management with clear function

Installation

To set up the environment, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository
2. Install the necessary dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Usage

Basic Usage

Run the program using:

python main.py

Benchmark Controls

• Press Enter to start a new benchmark
• Type 1 and press Enter to clear benchmark history
• Results are automatically saved and compared with previous runs

Analyze Existing Results

Analyze specific benchmark results:

python main.py --analyze path/to/csv/directory

Results Display

• Current and historical results are shown together
• Best results are highlighted in green
• Metrics include:
  • Maximum, Average, and Minimum FPS
  • Standard Deviation
  • Percentiles (1%, 0.1%, 0.01%, 0.005%)
  • Low percentages (1%, 0.1%, 0.01%, 0.005%)

Configuration

Edit config.ini to customize:

• Benchmark duration
• Cache warmup duration
• Display settings
• FPS cap
• API selection (Vulkan/D3D9)
• Triple buffering options
• Resolution settings

History Management

• Benchmark results are automatically saved to benchmark_history.json
• View historical results alongside new benchmarks
• Clear history using the 1 command at startup
• Best results are automatically highlighted for easy comparison

Requirements

• Windows OS
• Python 3.6+
• Dependencies listed in requirements.txt
• PresentMon (included in the package)