Can you run Counter-Strike 2? — Estimated FPS with your GPU

Genre: ActionDeveloper: ValveRelease Date: 21 Aug, 2012

Difficulty levelDemanding (50%)

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Counter-Strike 2 system requirements

Official minimum and recommended requirements published by the developer.

Minimum

CPU4 hardware CPU threads - Intel® Core™ i5 750 or higher

GPUVideo card must be 1 GB or more and should be a DirectX 11-compatible with support for Shader Model 5.0

RAM8 GB RAM

Storage85 GB available space

Estimated FPS for Counter-Strike 2 by graphics card

We calculated the estimated FPS for Counter-Strike 2 on the most popular GPUs on the market. Results show Ultra quality performance with a reference CPU and 16GB of RAM.

GPU	1080p (Full HD)	1440p (2K)	4K (Ultra HD)
RTX 5090NVIDIA 32GB	100 Estimated	100 Estimated	100 Estimated
↓ -4.0% FPS
RTX 4090NVIDIA 24GB	96 Estimated	96 Estimated	95 Estimated
↓ -1.0% FPS
RTX 5080NVIDIA 16GB	95 Estimated	94 Estimated	90 Estimated
↓ -5.3% FPS
RX 7900 XTXAMD 24GB	90 Estimated	90 Estimated	86 Estimated
RTX 4080 SuperNVIDIA 16GB	90 Estimated	89 Estimated	85 Estimated
↓ -1.1% FPS
RTX 5070 TiNVIDIA 16GB	89 Estimated	87 Estimated	81 Estimated
↓ -4.5% FPS
RX 7900 XTAMD 20GB	85 Estimated	83 Estimated	77 Estimated
↓ -1.2% FPS
RTX 4070 Ti SuperNVIDIA 16GB	84 Estimated	81 Estimated	75 Estimated
RTX 5070NVIDIA 12GB	84 Estimated	81 Estimated	73 Estimated
↓ -2.4% FPS
RX 9070 XTAMD 16GB	82 Estimated	80 Estimated	70 Estimated
↓ -1.2% FPS
RTX 4070 TiNVIDIA 12GB	81 Estimated	78 Estimated	71 Estimated
↓ -3.7% FPS
RTX 4070 SuperNVIDIA 12GB	78 Estimated	76 Estimated	67 Estimated
↓ -2.6% FPS
RX 9070AMD 16GB	76 Estimated	73 Estimated	62 Estimated
↓ -1.3% FPS
RX 7800 XTAMD 16GB	75 Estimated	73 Estimated	61 Estimated
↓ -1.3% FPS
RTX 4070NVIDIA 12GB	74 Estimated	71 Estimated	61 Estimated
RTX 5060 TiNVIDIA 16GB	74 Estimated	70 Estimated	56 Estimated
↓ -1.4% FPS
RX 9060 XT 16GBAMD 16GB	73 Estimated	63 Estimated	41 Estimated
↓ -4.1% FPS
RTX 3070 TiNVIDIA 8GB	70 Estimated	68 Estimated	52 Estimated
↓ -4.3% FPS
RTX 4060 TiNVIDIA 8GB	67 Estimated	61 Estimated	42 Estimated
↓ -6.0% FPS
RTX 3060 TiNVIDIA 8GB	63 Estimated	58 Estimated	40 Estimated
↓ -3.2% FPS
RTX 4060NVIDIA 8GB	61 Estimated	51 Estimated	33 Estimated
↓ -4.9% FPS
Arc B580INTEL 12GB	58 Estimated	50 Estimated	33 Estimated
↓ -3.4% FPS
RX 7600AMD 8GB	56 Estimated	45 Estimated	27 Estimated
RTX 5050NVIDIA 8GB	56 Estimated	44 Estimated	26 Estimated
↓ -7.1% FPS
RTX 3060NVIDIA 12GB	52 Estimated	45 Estimated	28 Estimated
↓ -3.8% FPS
RX 6600 XTAMD 8GB	50 Estimated	41 Estimated	23 Estimated
↓ -24.0% FPS
RTX 3050NVIDIA 8GB	38 Estimated	29 Estimated	16 Estimated

What GPU do you need for Counter-Strike 2?

Counter-Strike 2 is a demanding game. To reach 60 FPS at 1080p on Ultra quality, you will need at least a RTX 4060 or equivalent.

To play at 1440p smoothly (60+ FPS), a RTX 4060 Ti is enough. At 4K, you will need a RTX 4070 or better for a smooth experience.

⚡ Optimization guide

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Our guide collects the settings that give between +40% and +90% FPS in Counter-Strike 2 with barely any visual loss. Recommended settings, GPU-specific tips (NVIDIA/AMD/Intel) and solutions to common game issues.

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Frequently asked questions about Counter-Strike 2

Can I run Counter-Strike 2 on my PC?

It depends on your GPU. Counter-Strike 2 is a Demanding game. For 60 FPS at 1080p Ultra you need at least a RTX 4060.

What GPU do I need for Counter-Strike 2 at 144 FPS?

For stable 144+ FPS at 1080p Ultra, we recommend a N/A or better.

Can I play Counter-Strike 2 at 4K?

Yes, but you will need a powerful GPU. For 60 FPS at 4K Ultra, we recommend a RTX 4070 or better.

Is the FPS data for Counter-Strike 2 accurate?

These are estimates based on hardware benchmarks. Actual performance may vary depending on drivers, temperature, and system configuration.