You can show your FPS and Ping on XDefiant using the settings in the Game & UI options. To see your FPS you will want to turn on the FPS display option. Whereas, you will want to turn on the ping display setting to see your ping.
- Open the XDefiant settings.
- Go to the Gameplay & UI settings.
- Scroll down to the User Interface options.
- Turn on the FPS Display and Ping Display options.
The FPS shown is your frame rate while playing XDefiant. However, this does not mean you are seeing every frame. If you have a monitor with a refresh rate lower than your FPS then you will only see the frames equal to your refresh rate. For example, if you are getting 200 FPS in XDefiant but your monitor has a 120 Hz refresh rate, then you will only see 120 frames.
Why You Should Show Your FPS and Ping in XDefiant
Although not necessary, being able to see your FPS and Ping in XDefiant can be beneficial. If you are running into performance issues, such as stuttering, then its import to identify what the issue is. You may be stuttering in XDefiant because you are dropping frames, which will be identifiable via the FPS. However , you could also experience latency issues which cause stuttering. This will be identifiable through the Ping.
How to Show Your FPS on XDefiant with NVIDIA Overlay
Another option is to use the NVIDIA overlay to see your FPS in XDefiant. With the NVIDIA overlay you can see your FPS in any game, as well as other useful information. Additionally, the overlay is customizable. This means you can change how the FPS counter looks, and where it appears on your screen.
