About Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2 was released on August 21, 2012. Steam files it under Action and Free To Play. It needs 85 GB of free storage, which is a large install, so check your drive before you buy.
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Counter-Strike 2 system requirements
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Counter-Strike 2 needs at least Video card must be 1 GB or more and should be a DirectX 11-compatible with support for Shader Model 5.0 and 4 hardware CPU threads - Intel Core i5 750 or higher, 8 GB of RAM and 85 GB of free storage. For 60 fps on High at 1080p, aim for a GeForce GTX 750 Ti or better.
Updated October 3, 2026
What it takes to run Counter-Strike 2
| Target | Graphics card | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Video card must be 1 GB or more and should be a DirectX 11-compatible with support for Shader Model 5.0 | 4 hardware CPU threads - Intel Core i5 750 or higher | 8 GB |
| Recommended | – | – | – |
| 60 fps, 1080p High | GeForce GTX 750 Ti or better | Intel Pentium G4560 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1440p High | GeForce GTX 1050 or better | Intel Pentium G4560 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 4K High | GeForce GTX 1650 or better | Intel Pentium G4560 or better | 16 GB |
The first two rows are the publisher's numbers. The rows below are our own estimates from the scoring model.
How to get the best frame rate in Counter-Strike 2
The publisher's minimum for Counter-Strike 2 is Video card must be 1 GB or more and should be a DirectX 11-compatible with support for Shader Model 5.0 with 4 hardware CPU threads - Intel Core i5 750 or higher, and the recommended hardware is not stated. Because the publisher lists no recommended tier, we assume hardware about 50 percent faster than the minimum for our estimates.
In our estimates a GeForce GTX 750 Ti is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, a GeForce GTX 1050 does the same at 1440p, and a GeForce GTX 1650 at 4K. Cards below that can still play the game, at Medium or Low.
In competitive games frame rate and low latency matter more than looks. Use Low or Medium shadows and effects, keep textures as high as your video memory allows, and aim to stay above your monitor's refresh rate.
Best graphics card for Counter-Strike 2
Estimated fps at 1080p on High by graphics card, and the best 60 fps preset at each resolution.
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| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5090 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 238 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Super | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 242 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 256 fps | Ultra 142 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 234 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | Ultra 291 fps | Ultra 210 fps | Ultra 116 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3050 | Ultra 214 fps | Ultra 154 fps | Ultra 85 fps |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | Ultra 225 fps | Ultra 162 fps | Ultra 90 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | Ultra 168 fps | Ultra 121 fps | Ultra 67 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | Ultra 108 fps | Ultra 78 fps | High 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | Ultra 126 fps | Ultra 91 fps | High 70 fps |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 293 fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 226 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 | Ultra 269 fps | Ultra 194 fps | Ultra 108 fps |
| Radeon RX 580 | Ultra 120 fps | Ultra 87 fps | High 67 fps |
| Arc B580 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 279 fps | Ultra 155 fps |
The highest quality preset that still holds 60 fps. Estimates with a processor that does not limit the card.
Memory and processor
Memory
Minimum 8 GB. 16 GB is the comfortable amount for current games.
Processor
A processor like the Intel Pentium G4560 meets the recommended CPU level. For many fps in fast games, a quick CPU matters as much as the graphics card. Check your pairing.
Questions about Counter-Strike 2
What are the minimum system requirements for Counter-Strike 2?
Minimum: 4 hardware CPU threads - Intel Core i5 750 or higher, Video card must be 1 GB or more and should be a DirectX 11-compatible with support for Shader Model 5.0, 8 GB of memory, 85 GB of free storage.
What are the recommended system requirements for Counter-Strike 2?
The publisher does not list a recommended tier. We assume hardware about 50% faster than the minimum for our estimates.
What graphics card do I need to run Counter-Strike 2 at 60 fps?
In our estimate a GeForce GTX 750 Ti is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, and a GeForce GTX 1050 for 1440p.
How much RAM does Counter-Strike 2 need?
The minimum is 8 GB. With less than the minimum the game may not start or will stutter badly.
How much storage does Counter-Strike 2 need?
About 85 GB of free space, plus room for updates.
Can an RTX 3060 run Counter-Strike 2?
Our estimate for the GeForce RTX 3060 is about 300+ fps on High at 1080p. Verdict: Yes, runs great.
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