Can I Run Counter-Strike 2?
Valve · 2012
For over two decades, Counter-Strike has offered an elite competitive experience, one shaped by millions of players from across the globe. And now the next chapter in the CS story is about to begin. This is Counter-Strike 2.
Can You Run Counter-Strike 2?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Counter-Strike 2’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Counter-Strike 2 — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Video card must be 1 GB or more and should be a DirectX 11-compatible with support for Shader Model 5.0 | Video card must be 1 GB or more and should be a DirectX 11-compatible with support for Shader Model 5.0 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 4 hardware CPU threads - Intel® Core™ i5 750 or higher | 4 hardware CPU threads - Intel® Core™ i5 750 or higher |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows® 10 | Windows® 10 |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →Counter-Strike 2 is a demanding action game from 2012. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 91 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 41 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 173 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying. It's also free to play, so testing it on your hardware costs nothing.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~36–46 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~80–100 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~155–190 FPS
Excellent
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Counter-Strike 2 System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Counter-Strike 2, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows® 10 |
| Processor | 4 hardware CPU threads - Intel® Core™ i5 750 or higher |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Video card must be 1 GB or more and should be a DirectX 11-compatible with support for Shader Model 5.0 |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 85 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS: Windows® 10 Processor: 4 hardware CPU threads - Intel® Core™ i5 750 or higher Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Video card must be 1 GB or more and should be a DirectX 11-compatible with support for Shader Model 5.0 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 85 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Counter-Strike 2 — FAQ
Can I run Counter-Strike 2?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Counter-Strike 2. Budget GPUs get about 41 FPS and high-end GPUs around 173 FPS. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for Counter-Strike 2?+
Counter-Strike 2 needs at least a 4 hardware CPU threads - Intel® Core™ i5 750 or higher processor, a Video card must be 1 GB or more and should be a DirectX 11-compatible with support for Shader Model 5.0 graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 85 GB available space of storage, running Windows® 10.
Can Counter-Strike 2 run without a graphics card?+
No — Counter-Strike 2 is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Video card must be 1 GB or more and should be a DirectX 11-compatible with support for Shader Model 5.0).
How much RAM does Counter-Strike 2 need?+
Counter-Strike 2 officially requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.