Counter-Strike 2 System Requirements
Counter-Strike 2's listing does not name a graphics card we can measure against, so we do not rate how demanding it is. It leans on your processor. It wants 8GB of memory for a comfortable experience. Set aside 85GB of free space.
Full system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows | Windows |
| DirectX | DirectX 11 | DirectX 11 |
| Processor | 4 hardware CPU threads - Intel® Core™ i5 750 or higher≈ AMD FX-6350 | Not stated by the publisher |
| Graphics card | Video card must be 1 GB or more and should be a DirectX 11-compatible with support for Shader Model 5.0 | Not stated by the publisher |
| Video memory | 1 GB | — |
| System memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 85 GB | 85 GB (SSD recommended) |
Estimated performance by graphics card
High preset, upscaling off, paired with a AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D-class processor.
| Graphics card | Tier | 1080p | 1440p | 4K | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 | S | 351 | 351 | 351 | Recommended spec |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | S | 351 | 351 | 351 | Recommended spec |
| AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX | A | 351 | 351 | 351 | Recommended spec |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | A | 351 | 351 | 351 | Recommended spec |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 | A | 351 | 351 | 351 | Recommended spec |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | A | 351 | 351 | 351 | Recommended spec |
| AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT | A | 351 | 351 | 351 | Recommended spec |
| AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT | A | 351 | 351 | 351 | Recommended spec |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER | A | 351 | 351 | 351 | Recommended spec |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | A | 351 | 351 | 351 | Recommended spec |
Modelled estimates rather than captured runs — see our methodology.
Graphics features
Upscaling
Supports AMD FSR. Quality mode typically returns 25–40% more frames — compare them on our DLSS vs FSR page.
What limits performance
This title is primarily CPU-bound , and it is unusually hard on the processor — a weak CPU will cap your frame rate even with a strong graphics card.
Frequently asked questions
What are the minimum requirements for Counter-Strike 2?
At least 8GB of system memory, a graphics card with 1GB of VRAM, 85GB of free storage, Windows and DirectX 11.
What are the recommended specs?
For a comfortable experience: 8GB of memory and a card with GB of VRAM, paired with a AMD FX-6350 or equivalent.
Is Counter-Strike 2 demanding on PC?
It is by 2026 standards, with a recommended GPU score of /100. It is primarily CPU-bound.
Does Counter-Strike 2 support DLSS or FSR?
It supports AMD FSR. On Quality mode that is typically worth 25–40% more frames with very little visible loss.
