Best graphics card for Counter-Strike 2
The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high in Counter-Strike 2 is the GeForce GTX 1630: ~76 fps (range 53–99, low confidence, ±30%). For 1440p at 60 fps you need a Radeon RX 6400, and a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB for 120 fps. 4K at 60 fps starts at the Radeon RX 6500 XT. Model estimate, not measured; data updated 2026-09-24.
Estimate · low confidence, ±30%For each brand, the slowest (and usually cheapest) current desktop card our model expects to reach each target.
| Target | Any brand | NVIDIA | AMD | Intel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | GeForce GTX 1630 | GeForce GTX 1630 | Radeon RX 6400 | Arc A380 |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 6400 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Radeon RX 6400 | Arc A380 |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6400 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Radeon RX 6400 | Arc A380 |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Radeon RX 9050 4GB | Arc A580 |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6500 XT | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Radeon RX 6500 XT | Arc A580 |
Every current graphics card in Counter-Strike 2 (high preset)
Estimate · low confidence, ±30%
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.