Counter-Strike 2
About Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2, or CS2 for short, is a tactical first-person shooter game developed by Valve. It is the 5th game in the Counter-Strike series. Using the Source 2 game engine, the game was released on Steam on Windows and Linux platforms as a free upgrade for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive on September 27, 2023. It is the newest game in the Counter-Strike series in 10 years. Counter-Strike 2, Global Offensive's especially outdated graphics, which players constantly complain about; Server Developed to revamp and improve Tickrate, Anti-Cheat system, and outdated mechanics and physics, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is a new game added with an update on top of the game.
Counter-Strike 2 System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements
Recommended System Requirements
Counter-Strike 2 — Estimated FPS by GPU
| Graphics Card (GPU) | Estimated FPS |
|---|---|
| RTX 4090 | 609 |
| RTX 4070 SUPER | 485 |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 397 |
| RTX 3060 | 358 |
| GTX 1660 SUPER | 290 |
Calculated at 1080p · High settings, with Ryzen 7 7700X held constant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Counter-Strike 2 system requirements?
Minimum System Requirements: 1 GB VRAM, Intel Core i5-750 / AMD Phenom II X4, 8 GB. Recommended System Requirements: NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580, Intel Core i5-7500 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600, 12 GB.
How many FPS will Counter-Strike 2 run at, and can my PC handle it?
With our reference setup (1080p, High settings, Ryzen 7 7700X), FPS Driver estimates about 609 FPS in Counter-Strike 2 on the RTX 4090, 397 FPS on the RTX 4060 Ti and 290 FPS on the GTX 1660 SUPER. Pick your exact hardware in the calculator above for a personal estimate.
What's the difference between minimum and recommended requirements?
For Counter-Strike 2, the minimum configuration is 1 GB VRAM, Intel Core i5-750 / AMD Phenom II X4, 8 GB, while the recommended one is NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580, Intel Core i5-7500 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600, 12 GB. Minimum requirements are the least hardware needed to run the game at its lowest settings, usually around 30 FPS. Recommended requirements are the hardware suggested for a smoother experience at medium-high settings, typically around 60 FPS.
How can I get more FPS in Counter-Strike 2?
In fast competitive shooters like this, favour frame rate over looks: use low shadow and effects quality, keep textures moderate, and cap FPS slightly below your monitor's refresh rate for steadier frame times. Counter-Strike 2 recommends 16 GB of RAM, so check your memory before changing any other setting. Keep your graphics card drivers up to date, lower a few graphics settings (shadows, reflections, draw distance), close unnecessary background apps, and try disabling V-Sync. If you're considering a hardware upgrade: Hardware By Game