Counter-Strike: Source graphics settings for the GeForce GTX 1060 6GB and similar cards
For Counter-Strike: Source on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB the optimal choice is 1080p with the Ultra preset: the FPSHQ model gives 305–485 FPS. For 144 FPS — 1080p on Ultra (305–485 FPS). Source of the numbers: FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)
Accuracy on low-end hardware. Our database has little review and measurement data for integrated graphics and entry-level GPUs (18 rows), and in them the actual FPS is on average 1.2× higher than the base model. Treat the numbers on this page as a conservative (lower-bound) estimate — submit your own benchmark to improve the forecast.
Counter-Strike: Source FPS on the GeForce GTX 1060 6GB: resolutions × presets
Heat map: the greener the cell, the bigger the FPS headroom. Green — 60+ FPS, yellow — 45–59, orange — 30–44, red — below 30.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 720p 1280×720 | 565–900 | 525–835 | 470–750 | 420–670 |
| 1080p 1920×1080 | 480–765 | 410–655 | 350–560 | 305–485 |
| 1440p 2560×1440 | 315–475 | 260–390 | 215–330 | 185–280 |
| 4K 3840×2160 | 165–270 | 135–220 | 110–180 | 95–155 |
● — real measurement; the rest is the FPSHQ model estimate without a CPU bottleneck.
FPS ruler: presets at 1080p
Entry level: graphics cards and preset for 60 FPS in Counter-Strike: Source
The class includes models with an FPSHQ Bench Score from 900 to 2,199; below are the most searched ones.
| Graphics card | VRAM | 1080p · 60 FPS | 1440p · 60 FPS | Which games it runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 6 GB | 1080p · Ultra 305–485 | 1440p · Ultra 185–280 |
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| Radeon RX 580 | 8 GB | 1080p · Ultra 270–435 | 1440p · Ultra 165–250 |
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| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | 6 GB | 1080p · Ultra 380–600 | 1440p · Ultra 235–355 |
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| GeForce GTX 1660 | 6 GB | 1080p · Ultra 335–535 | 1440p · Ultra 205–310 |
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| GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | 6 GB | 1080p · Ultra 355–570 | 1440p · Ultra 220–335 |
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| GeForce GTX 1070 | 8 GB | 1080p · Ultra 390–625 | 1440p · Ultra 245–370 |
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| GeForce GTX 1650 | 4 GB | 1080p · Ultra 220–350 | 1440p · Ultra 130–200 |
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| GeForce GTX 1650 Super | 4 GB | 1080p · Ultra 285–460 | 1440p · Ultra 175–265 |
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What to lower first on the GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
On entry-level cards the key is not to run out of VRAM and to disable the heaviest effects; upscaling in Quality or Balanced mode often gives more than lowering the preset.
- Volumetric effects (fog, clouds, light) big FPS impact
Volumetric fog and clouds are computed every frame; dropping them from max to medium usually gives a solid gain with little visual difference. - Shadow quality and distance big FPS impact
Shadow map resolution and draw distance are among the most expensive raster settings, especially in open worlds. Medium is a sensible compromise. - Reflections (SSR) noticeable impact
High-quality screen-space reflections noticeably load the GPU; on medium the difference shows mostly on water and glossy surfaces. - Ambient occlusion noticeable impact
Adds depth to the scene. Heavy variants (HBAO+, RTAO) can be swapped for simpler SSAO. - Draw distance and level of detail noticeable impact
Affects both the GPU and the CPU (more objects per frame). If you are CPU-bound, start here and with crowd/foliage density. - Anti-aliasing noticeable impact
MSAA and supersampling are very heavy; TAA or the upscaler's anti-aliasing (DLAA/FSR Native AA) give a comparable image for less. - Texture quality depends on VRAM
Barely affects FPS as long as VRAM is sufficient; when VRAM runs out you get stutters and texture pop-in. GeForce GTX 1060 6GB has 6 GB of VRAM — high textures usually fit at 1080p; at 1440p and 4K follow the in-game VRAM meter. - Post-processing (motion blur, depth of field, film grain) almost no impact
Cheap in FPS and mostly a matter of taste; motion blur is often turned off for clarity. - Anisotropic filtering almost no impact
Almost free on modern GPUs — keep it at 8x–16x.
These are general rules for most games: the exact impact of each setting depends on the engine and the scene. FPS numbers on this page are FPSHQ unified model estimates for whole presets.
Counter-Strike: Source: GPU classes compared (1080p, high)
Dashed line — 60 FPS. The class representative is the most searched model in the range.
What settings should I use in Counter-Strike: Source on the GeForce GTX 1060 6GB?
For Counter-Strike: Source on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB the optimal choice is 1080p with the Ultra preset: the FPSHQ model gives 305–485 FPS. For 144 FPS — 1080p on Ultra (305–485 FPS).