No, FPS counters don't affect performance. They only track your score or time.
No, FPS counters don't affect performance. They only track your score or time.
I noticed an issue with my gameplay during recording—stuttering and odd behavior when the counter was off. With Steam’s FPS counter in their games, it seems to affect performance noticeably.
I played the Steam game FPS one and didn't see any differences.
If I'm playing a game that swings between 45 and 60, I only really pay attention when the counter changes.
Unless you're capturing, it should have no noticeable performance impact.
You can check by comparing your actual gameplay performance with and without the counter. If you notice a drop in scores, it might be the counter itself affecting the numbers. Using separate tools for recording and monitoring is likely the cause. A single program or built-in stats should show consistent results.