Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2 has an FPSHQ demand score of 21/100: a light game — runs even on budget and older graphics cards. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.
Everything about Counter-Strike 2
All FPSHQ pages about this game: FPS, settings, hardware requirements, fixes and discussions.
- FPS by graphics card1080p, 1440p and 4K from model and benchmarks
- Can my GPU run itpopular modelsRTX 5060RTX 5070RTX 4060RTX 3070RTX 5060 Ti
- Graphics settingspresets and how to boost FPS in Counter-Strike 2
- Best hardwareranking for Counter-Strike 2Graphics cardsProcessors
- FPS on GPU + CPU pairspopular builds and bottlenecks
- Crashes or won’t launchcauses and fixes for Counter-Strike 2
- Laptop for the gamewhich laptop runs Counter-Strike 2
- Handheld PCsSteam Deck, ROG Ally and moreSteam DeckROG AllyROG Xbox Ally XLegion GoMSI Claw A8
- Esports: 144–240 FPShardware for high FPS
- Discussionsplayer questions about Counter-Strike 2Can GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB run Counter-Strike 2?Is Ryzen 7 5700X enough for Counter-Strike 2?Is Ryzen 7 7800X3D enough for Counter-Strike 2?
Counter-Strike 2 is the latest iteration of Valve's legendary online shooter. The full move from Source to Source 2 in 2023 brought improved lighting, dynamic smoke grenades with real physics and updated maps. CS2 remains a free-to-play game with cosmetic microtransactions.
About the game
- Developer
- Valve
- Publisher
- Valve
- Release date
- August 21, 2012
- PC platforms
- Windows, Linux
- Mode
- multiplayer / co-op
- Steam reviews
- 5 303 786
- Metacritic
- 81/100
- Steam store page
- store.steampowered.com/app/730
Counter-Strike 2 system requirements
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows® 10 |
| Processor | 4-потоковый процессор — Intel® Core™ i5 750 или лучше |
| Memory | 8 GB ОЗУ |
| Graphics | с 1 ГБ памяти или больше, совместимая с DirectX 11 и поддерживающая Shader Model 5.0 |
| DirectX | версии 11 |
| Storage | 85 GB |
Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.
How big is Counter-Strike 2 and does it need an SSD
Counter-Strike 2 needs 85 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 9, 2026). requirements
The requirements of Counter-Strike 2 do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 9, 2026. The size is the free space needed to install; updates and DLC can make it grow. store.steampowered.com
Tip: keep extra space beyond the listed size — updates are downloaded first and installed afterwards.
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FPS on different graphics cards
FPS forecast for Counter-Strike 2 on current 2024–2026 GPUs. Switch the graphics preset — the table recalculates. Average FPS at 1080p / 1440p / 4K.
| Graphics card | Tier | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5090 | S | 700 | 700 | 443 |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | S | 700 | 574 | 373 |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | S | 700 | 600 | 330 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Super | A | 700 | 544 | 299 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | A | 700 | 511 | 281 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | A | 700 | 528 | 290 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | A | 694 | 489 | 269 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | A | 678 | 478 | 263 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | A | 615 | 433 | 238 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super | A | 647 | 456 | 251 |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | B | 584 | 411 | 226 |
| Radeon RX 9070 | A | 568 | 400 | 220 |
* Average FPS: real measurements where available, otherwise the unified FPSHQ model. Actual FPS depends on the CPU, game patch and drivers. Reference GPU models without overclocking. methodology
📊 FPS by graphics card (1440p, Ultra)
Green — 60+ FPS (comfortable), yellow — 30–60 (playable), red — below 30. Dashed line marks 60 FPS.
Which graphics cards can run Counter-Strike 2
The most affordable cards the FPSHQ model expects to reach 60+ FPS at 1080p High. This is an estimate, not a measurement.
- Radeon RX Vega 64 ≈63 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 ≈63 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 Ti ≈68 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 Super ≈69 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1070 ≈77 FPS
- Radeon RX 5600 XT ≈81 FPS
Real player results results: 9
Median FPS on players’ PCs — from the FPSHQ app and checked reports, after anti-fraud filtering.
| GPU | Settings | Median FPS | 1% low | Prediction | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS ProArt GeForce GTX 1050 | 1080p · Ultra | 60 | — | 77 | 1 site 1 |
| Zotac Trinity GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 1080p · Low | 200 | — | 566 | 1 site 1 |
| Radeon RX 550 | 1440p · Medium | 50 | — | 50 | 1 site 1 |
| GeForce GTX 750 Ti | 1440p · Ultra | 120 | — | 42 | 1 site 1 |
| Palit GameRock GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | 1080p · Medium | 200 | — | 600 | 1 site 1 |
| Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090 | 1080p · Ultra | 240 | — | 700 | 1 site 1 |
| MSI Ventus 2X GeForce RTX 3050 | 1080p · Medium | 195 | — | 297 | 1 site 1 |
| Palit GamingPro GeForce RTX 4070 | 1080p · Low | 100 | — | 700 | 1 site 1 |
| ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3070 | 1080p · Low | 400 | — | 647 | 1 site 1 |
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FPSHQ settings recommendations
CS2 targets maximum FPS for competitive play. Pros play on 240+ Hz monitors. Even on a budget RTX 4060 you can steadily get 240+ FPS at 1080p@low, and at 1440p@high an RTX 4070 Super delivers 280+ FPS.
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Can my PC run Counter-Strike 2?
Counter-Strike 2 (2012): FPSHQ load index 21 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers about 245 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 about 333 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 11 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: с 1 ГБ памяти или больше, совместимая с DirectX 11 и поддерживающая Shader Model 5.0; minimum RAM: 8 GB. Source of the numbers: based on 6 independent FPSHQ measurements (review tests, verified player reports); per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 9, 2026); other values are an FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)
- FPSHQ load index
- 21 FPSHQ index
- RTX 3060 · 1080p High
- 245 FPS measured
- RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
- 333 FPS aggregated data
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