Counter-Strike 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a performance profile in Counter-Strike 2 that is heavily skewed toward high refresh rates at standard resolutions, while the 4K Ultra experience remains a weaker point. The data shows a combination ranking 920th out of 1632 tested combos in this specific game, placing it in the lower-middle segment of the database. This pairing of a 6-core, 12-thread CPU with an 8 GB graphics card produces a wide FPS spread—from 384.1 frames per second at 1080p Low to 67.5 FPS at 4K Ultra—indicating that the user’s choice of resolution and settings will drastically alter the playable experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU and GPU combo in Counter-Strike 2?

A: The combination ranks 920th out of 1632 tested combos in the game’s database, as indicated by the `comboRankInGame` field.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600G compare to its closest rivals in synthetic CPU benchmarks?

A: The AMD processor has an average benchmark score of 19983. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-11600H, scores 19949, which is a 0.2% difference. The AMD EPYC 7713P scores 20024, showing a -0.2% delta, meaning the 5600G is slightly behind that server chip in aggregate scores.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo, and at what settings?

A: The highest average frame rate is 384.1 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded for this combo, and at what settings?

A: The lowest average frame rate is 67.5 FPS, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: How does the RTX 4060’s average benchmark score compare to the Intel Arc B580?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 23181. The Intel Arc B580 scores 23021, which represents a 0.7% delta, meaning the RTX 4060 is slightly ahead in this aggregate metric.

Q: Does the CPU’s integrated graphics affect the measured results?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600G includes Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics, but the measured FPS data is for the combo with the discrete NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, so the integrated graphics are not a factor in these specific results.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 920 out of 1632 places this system in the 56th percentile of all tested pairings for Counter-Strike 2. This indicates that while it is not a top-tier configuration, it is also not a weak performer, as more than half of the tested combos sit below it. The ranking suggests a balanced system that can handle the game well but may be outclassed by higher-end CPUs or GPUs in specific scenarios.

The CPU’s own percentile ranking is higher, at 78th percentile versus all CPUs, which shows the 5600G is a relatively strong processor in the broader landscape. The GPU’s percentile is lower, at 66th versus all GPUs. This discrepancy suggests that in some workloads, the CPU is the stronger component relative to its peers. However, in Counter-Strike 2’s measured FPS data, the performance scaling across resolutions will clarify which component is the primary bottleneck.

The average benchmark score for the CPU is 19983, with a nearest rival being the Intel Core i7-11800H at 20024, a delta of -0.2%. This puts the 5600G in a very tight performance cluster, meaning small differences in synthetic tests translate to similar real-world capabilities. For the GPU, the average score is 23181, with the AMD Radeon RX 6600M at 23321 being a -0.6% delta, showing the RTX 4060 is slightly behind that mobile GPU in aggregate compute.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process node from TSMC. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz. These specifications are central to understanding its performance in Counter-Strike 2, a game that is often more CPU-bound at lower resolutions but becomes more GPU-bound as resolution and settings increase.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for the game’s texture loads at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K resolution with Ultra settings, the memory bandwidth and capacity may become limiting factors. The measured FPS data supports this: at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 67.5, which is a significant falloff from lower settings. The GPU’s pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s indicate its raw fill rate capabilities, which are taxed more heavily at higher resolutions.

The RTX 4060’s average benchmark score of 23181 places it slightly behind the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23321) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti (23338). This suggests that while the 4060 is a modern card with features like DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4 support, its raw compute throughput is comparable to older or lower-tier rivals. In a game like Counter-Strike 2, which is not graphically intensive by modern standards, the 4060’s feature set and clock speeds are more than adequate for high frame rates at mainstream resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the results are robust: Low settings yield 384.1 FPS, Medium yields 316.2 FPS, High yields 236.2 FPS, and Ultra yields 186.5 FPS. This shows a clear progression where lower settings unlock massive frame rates, making this combo ideal for competitive play on 144Hz or even 240Hz monitors.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a more pronounced drop. Low settings produce 255.9 FPS, Medium produces 210.3 FPS, High produces 159.5 FPS, and Ultra produces 124.6 FPS. The jump from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 33% performance at Low settings (from 384.1 to 255.9 FPS), but the absolute numbers still provide a smooth experience on high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, the performance takes a significant hit. Low settings average 140 FPS, Medium averages 115.6 FPS, High averages 86.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 67.5 FPS. The data indicates that 4K is only playable at Low or Medium settings for a consistently smooth framerate, while Ultra settings approach the lower boundary of acceptable playability. The difference between 1080p Low and 4K Ultra is stark, with a drop of 316.6 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the balance between CPU and GPU load. At 1080p Low, the frame rate is 384.1 FPS, which drops to 255.9 FPS at 1440p Low, a decrease of 33.4%. Moving to 4K Low, the frame rate falls to 140 FPS, which is a further 45.3% drop from 1440p. This pattern shows that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as resolution increases, since the CPU has enough headroom to feed frames at lower resolutions.

For Ultra settings, the scaling is more gradual in percentage terms but still severe in absolute numbers. At 1080p Ultra, the combo hits 186.5 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 124.6 FPS, a 33.2% reduction. At 4K Ultra, it falls to 67.5 FPS, a 45.8% reduction from 1440p. The consistency in these percentage drops across settings suggests that the resolution is the dominant factor in performance scaling, rather than the specific quality preset.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is likely the limiting factor, as the GPU has enough headroom to render frames well above 300 FPS at Low settings. As resolution increases, the GPU’s workload grows, and the frame rate becomes more dependent on the RTX 4060’s capabilities. The 4K results, particularly at High and Ultra settings, show the GPU struggling to maintain high frame rates, which aligns with its mid-range positioning in the benchmark database.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne, and built on a 7 nm process node from TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with 16 MB of L3 cache. The CPU’s memory bandwidth is rated at 51.2 GB/s with dual-channel DDR4 support. These specs place it as a competent mid-range desktop processor, though it lacks the higher core counts of more expensive rivals.

In Counter-Strike 2, which is known to be sensitive to single-thread performance, the 5600G’s boost clock of 4.40 GHz is a key asset. The CPU’s single-thread benchmark scores are solid, with a 3dmark_single_thread score of 872 and a passmark_single_thread score of 3177. The multi-thread scores, such as cinebench_r23_multicore at 16758, show that the processor can handle background tasks without compromising game FPS.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i7-11600H and the AMD EPYC 7713P, with average scores of 19949 and 20024, respectively. The 5600G’s average score of 19983 sits nearly exactly between them, showing it is a well-balanced processor. In the context of this game, the CPU’s performance is likely sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4060 at 1080p, as evidenced by the high frame rates. However, at 4K, the CPU’s role diminishes, and the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor, as the frame rate drops are consistent with GPU-bound behavior.