Benchmark

CPU: Intel Core i5-3210M @ 2.50GHz up to 3.1GHz
RAM: 8GB
GPU: GeForce GT 620M - 1GB
OS: Manjaro Linux
CFG: maxperformance vpk 6.2.1 with custom.cfg
Launch options: optiprime %command% -novid -nojoy -nosteamcontroller -noff -nohltv -softparticlesdefaultoff -reuse -swapcores

4812 frames 60.080 seconds 80.09 fps (12.49 ms/f) 14.454 fps variability

I tired this config long before tftv thread (reddit pm), also every other config on Windows/Linux and I have around the same FPS.
But, I recommend this one as this is the most documented comfig I found.

I just installed this cfg with the bad cpu and bad gpu addons, and it gives me so much input lag, and the sound is messed up when i shoot as well. The shooting sound (on any class/gun) seems to play twice, and the input lag is awful as well cos it takes ages to shoot.

I also cant find where the m_rawiput 0 command is, cos i want to change that as well.

Any solutions?
pls and ty

don't use the badcpu addon

What are your specs?

core i3-3240
8gb ram
and some default intel graphics card

also i think it was the net settings. cos i changed some net settings and it seemed to fix it. But i has like a tiny bit of constan loss for some reason.

The bad GPU addon puts more work to the CPU, and the bad CPU addon is made for... bad CPUs.
I'm pretty sure it's more recommended to use only one of them.

You shouldn't be using the badcpu addon. And what did you change with the net settings?

You can use both. The badcpu addon just decreases CPU usage.

Can someone follow up on this? I currently have my hitscan classes set to cl_interp 0.0333;cl_interp_ratio 2.2 and projectiles to cl_interp 0.0152;cl_interp_ratio 1.

Is it better to keep the cl_interp the way I have them and change the cl_interp_ratio to 1 for both hitscan and projectile?
What is general idea/conclusion on the ideal cl_interp and cl_interp_ratio settings for hitscan and projectile?

solly6's reply was sufficient. I think I need to emphasize that cl_interp_ratio determines the value of cl_interp, so you shouldn't be setting cl_interp manually. Just set it to 0 and let cl_interp_ratio do its job. I would recommend using cl_interp_ratio 2 for everything.

2500k@4.85
maxperformance.cfg
benchmark1.dem 2639 frames 15.012 seconds 175.79 fps ( 5.69 ms/f) 10.729 fps variability (145fps minimum)
however 12v12 pub on large maps like upward sees fps as low as 90s during intense action
guess there's just no way to keep tf2 at stable 144fps, if mastercom maxperf can't do it, nothing can
maybe I shall cave in and try a binned 5.3ghz 8600k from siliconlottery.com. hehe... seems like a lot of money to spend on getting this rickety old game to run well, though...

I've been trying for weeks now to figure out why my FPS is garbage even with configs w/ a 1080 and 3770k @ 4.6ghz. For anyone who is out of ideas, try dxlevel 98. I tried it and my FPS practically doubled.

6.3.0 beta1 https://github.com/mastercoms/mastercomfig/releases/tag/6.3.0-b1

after the tf2 update a couple of days ago setting mat_antialias via my custom.cfg is making me crash on launch. any idea whats causing this to happen?

currently using the latest maxperformance vpk.

By latest do you mean the 6.3.0 beta1 or 6.2.1?

tried on both

What's your GPU? Also, what is your average fps in 6s during mid battles? I have the same CPU @ 4.4GHz and I pretty much never drop below 200fps.

I have an i7-4558U CPU @ 2.80 GHZ and an AMD Radeon R5 M230 graphics card and an integrated Intel Iris graphics 5100. Which config/addons should I use? Help appreciated.

6.3.0 beta2 https://github.com/mastercoms/mastercomfig/releases/tag/6.3.0-b2

I think you should be able to use default or comp. If you have an SSD, you can use the SSD addon added in the beta.

Thanks for the info

It's the same for me. Getting a binned CPU won't help since you're already right next to 5ghz.

I use SSD but my TF2 game files in the HDD, do I need to use the addon too?

No, you should only be using it if TF2 is on the SSD.

GPU: R7 260X
don't play competitive, but when playing a cp5 like sunshine with fewer people, framerate seems good (no drop below 144hz). 12v12 is hopeless though.

hey there.
i just tried 6.3.0 b2, my fps seemed to be less than usual, i checked it.

-dxlevel 98 -novid -nojoy -nosteamcontroller -noff -softparticlesdefaultoff -reuse
1024x768

i know it's just 5 fps, but when i play some 12v12 match it drops hard.
i think it's because you enabled cl_new_impact_effects and didn't switch it off in maxperformance preset.
what is the reason of turning it on though? just curious.

just a question about r_rootlod, what does it do globally and which value is the most interesting to get the best performance out of it

What's your graphics card?

It offsets the LOD used at first. You will get the most performance from r_rootlod 2.

GeForce 940mx
i5-6200U 2.30 Ghz

Ok, I've disabled it in the latest beta. My reasoning was that the new particle system was more optimized/maintained, but I guess that benefit is lost from the usage of higher quality particle effects.

6.3.0 beta3 https://github.com/mastercoms/mastercomfig/releases/tag/6.3.0-b3

yes, the problem seems to be fixed, thank you.
also, i just tried benchmarking on both dxlevel 95 and 98, and i actually got more fps on 98.
was it coincidence or 98 is more optimized?

Higher dxlevels use more advanced/newer features, which mostly take more advantage of your GPU.