Counter-Strike 2
Valve · 2023
Wondering how many FPS you'll get in Counter-Strike 2? The table below shows estimates across 5 PC tiers at 1080p High. Counter-Strike 2 needs about 8GB RAM and 2GB VRAM — check your exact GPU + CPU here.
Counter-Strike 2 is famously CPU-bound, so your processor matters more here than in most shooters. It is a light title overall: 8GB of RAM and 2GB of VRAM are enough, and it runs on the Steam Deck. FSR upscaling is supported. If your 1% lows stutter, lower shadow and anti-aliasing settings first.
FPS Estimates
Estimated frames per second across presets
| Tier | Hardware | Low | Med | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | RTX 3060 / Ryzen 5 5600X | 272 | 223 | 194 | 136 |
| Mid | RTX 4060 / Ryzen 5 7600X | 291 | 239 | 208 | 146 |
| High | RTX 4070 Super / Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 402 | 330 | 287 | 201 |
| Enthusiast | RTX 4080 Super / Ryzen 9 7950X3D | 525 | 431 | 375 | 263 |
| Ultra | RTX 5090 / Core Ultra 9 285K | 630 | 518 | 450 | 315 |
System Requirements
Competitive Settings
144-240+ FPSMaximum visibility and framerate
- Set Multicore Rendering to Enabled +10-20%
- Shadow Quality: Low or Medium (shadows still visible at comp distance) +5-10%
- Texture Quality: Low (frees VRAM, minimal visual loss) +3-5%
- Particle Detail: Low (reduces smoke/flash visual clutter) +5-8%
- Ambient Light: Disabled or Low +3-5%
- Model/Texture Detail: Low +2-4%
- Shader Detail: Low +3-5%
- FidelityFX Super Resolution: Disabled or Ultra Quality if needed +15-30%
Counter-Strike 2 FAQ
How many FPS will I get in Counter-Strike 2?
FPS depends on your GPU and CPU. The estimates table above shows 5 hardware tiers at 1080p High — Counter-Strike 2 needs about 8GB RAM and 2GB VRAM. Run your exact parts through the FPS calculator for your number.
What are the system requirements for Counter-Strike 2?
Counter-Strike 2 (2023) by Valve requires approximately 8GB RAM and 2GB VRAM.
How do I boost FPS in Counter-Strike 2?
Enable upscaling if available, lower shadows and volumetrics first, and keep textures high if your VRAM covers it. Use the settings optimizer for your target FPS.