How to show FPS in Modern Warfare 3

Knowing how to show FPS in Modern Warfare 3 can provide valuable insight into the performance of your PC while running the game.

FPS, otherwise known as frames-per-second, is a hugely important part of ensuring Modern Warfare 3 runs as smoothly during the campaign and when playing your favourite maps and game modes. Revealing your FPS is a surefire way to see if there's any stuttering impacting the images being shown on your screen.

But, before we reveal how to show your FPS in Modern Warfare 3, take a look at the best graphics settings and the latest information on what the Season 1 update will have in store.

How to show Modern Warfare 3 FPS

The process of showcasing your FPS in Modern Warfare 3 is incredibly straightforward. Here's what you need to do:

• Load into Modern Warfare 3
• Head to the Settings
• Select the Interface tab
• Scroll down until you reach the Telemetry section, then select the Show More option
• Switch the FPS counter from Off to On

It is that simple. If you're on a console and are trying to reveal the FPS counter, it's worth noting that the game will run at either 60 or 120 FPS depending on which settings your PlayStation or Xbox is using.

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How to increase Modern Warfare 3 FPS

There are several ways you can increase your FPS in Modern Warfare 3 that won't require a brand-new graphics card. Before we delve deeper into some useful tips, check out the full list of PC requirements to see if your system is capable of running the game with minimal issues.

Adjust texture resolution

The first tip to increase Modern Warfare 3 FPS is to lower the texture resolution in the graphics option. Follow these simple steps to do so:

• Select the Graphics tab from the Modern Warfare 3 settings
• Scroll down to Quality then enter the Details and Textures tab
• Set the texture resolution to Low/Very Low

The low texture resolution will cause Modern Warfare 3 to look significantly different due to the lack of visual fidelity that the higher settings provide. But, if you're after a consistently high frame rate, this is a great setting to adjust.

Turning down graphics

Another simple option is to reduce all of the graphics settings. Just like texture resolution, switching the majority of settings down to either Medium or Low is guaranteed to make an immediate difference to the frame rate. If you're experiencing stutters, follow these tips and your FPS will remain high.

There you have it, that's all there is to know about how to show your Modern Warfare 3 FPS. For more, check out the full campaign mission list and the best assault rifle for mid-range combat.

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