What are frame rates?

Frame rates tell you how many pictures are shown every second on your screen, like a flipbook that comes to life.

Imagine you're watching a cartoon on TV. If it shows only 10 pictures each second, the animation might look a bit choppy, like when you flip through a book too slowly. But if it shows 60 pictures each second, the action is smooth and clear, just like how your eyes see things in real life.

Think of frame rate as the speed at which the pictures change. A higher number means more pictures per second, so everything looks smoother.

• If you watch a video game with a low frame rate (like 30), it might feel like you're looking through a window that flickers.
• But if the game has a high frame rate (like 60 or even 120), it feels more like you're inside the action, fast and fluid.

So, frame rates are like the beat of your screen, keeping everything moving smoothly.