Counter-Strike 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination delivers exceptional performance in Counter-Strike 2, with the data showing this pairing ranks 237th out of 3719 tested combos. This places the system in the top 6.4% of all configurations tested for this title, a remarkable result driven by the CPU's strong single-thread capabilities and the GPU's massive throughput headroom. The measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings presets confirm that this is a high-refresh-rate powerhouse, though the scaling patterns reveal interesting nuances about where the bottleneck lies in different scenarios.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. This is a desktop part from the 7000 series, featuring a 65 W TDP and fitting the AMD Socket AM5 platform. The chip's cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. While Counter-Strike 2 is known to favor high-frequency cores over sheer core counts, the 7400F's architecture provides the necessary foundation for the frame rates observed.

Benchmark data places this CPU in the 83rd percentile of all processors tested, with an average benchmark score of 32750. The nearest rivals show a very tight cluster: the Intel Core i5-14600T scores 32707 (0.1% difference), the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H scores 32697 (0.2% difference), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812 (-0.2% difference). This indicates the 7400F sits in a highly competitive performance band, with no single rival holding a decisive advantage in general processing tasks.

In the context of Counter-Strike 2, the CPU's single-core performance is critical. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072 reflects strong per-thread throughput, which directly translates to the game's physics and game logic calculations. The multi-core score of 21765 in the same test shows the processor can handle background tasks without impacting frame pacing. The PassMark single-thread score of 3689 reinforces this narrative, while the multithread score of 25645 demonstrates ample parallel capability for modern title workloads.

The relationship between the CPU and this game's results is most evident at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 674 FPS average, which is far beyond what any display can currently show, indicating the CPU is capable of feeding frames at an extraordinary rate. The Ryzen 5 7400F's 4.70 GHz boost clock is the primary driver here, as Counter-Strike 2's engine scales heavily with clock speed and IPC improvements from the Zen 4 architecture. The 5 nm process node from TSMC and the 6,570 million transistors housed in a 71 mm² die contribute to the efficiency that allows such sustained performance.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7400F compare to its closest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, scores 32707, a delta of just 0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812, which is 0.2% higher, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H scores 32697, 0.2% lower. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 trails at 32662, which is 0.3% behind.

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo in Counter-Strike 2?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 674 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is followed by 560 FPS at 1080p Medium settings and 446 FPS at 1440p Low settings. The data shows diminishing returns as settings increase, with 1080p Ultra dropping to 325 FPS average.

Q: How does the RTX 4080's benchmark performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209, a delta of 0.1%, making them nearly identical. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, 2.6% higher, and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, 2.7% higher.

Q: What is the frame time consistency at 4K Medium settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the combo achieves an average FPS of 207, with a minimum of 176 and a maximum of 238. This represents a variance of 62 FPS between the minimum and maximum, indicating some frame pacing fluctuations but still maintaining a solid average well above 144 Hz refresh rates.

Q: Is the 7400F a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 in this game?

A: At 1080p Low settings, the system hits 674 FPS average, while at 4K High it drops to 155 FPS. The data suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU is the primary limiter, as the GPU has more headroom to render frames. At 4K, the GPU workload increases substantially, and the system still delivers 120 FPS at Ultra settings, indicating the balance shifts toward the GPU at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in Counter-Strike 2?

A: The combination of Ryzen 5 7400F and RTX 4080 ranks 237th out of 3719 tested combos in Counter-Strike 2. This places the system in the top 6.4% of all configurations tested, a strong showing that reflects the synergy between the CPU's high clock speeds and the GPU's raw rendering power.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The resolution scaling pattern reveals a classic CPU-bound to GPU-bound transition. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system produces 674 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops this to 446 FPS, a reduction of 33.8%. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls further to 249 FPS, which is 63.1% lower than the 1080p result. This steep decline indicates that while the CPU is capable of extremely high frame rates at low resolution, the GPU's workload increases dramatically as pixel count rises.

The High settings preset shows a similar trend but with lower absolute numbers. At 1080p High, the system achieves 418 FPS. At 1440p High, this drops to 277 FPS, a 33.7% decrease. At 4K High, the average is 155 FPS, which is 62.9% lower than the 1080p result. The consistent percentage drops across Low and High settings suggest that the scaling is primarily resolution-driven rather than settings-driven, pointing to the GPU as the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The Medium settings data provides additional insight with minimum and maximum frame rate values. At 1080p Medium, the system averages 560 FPS with a minimum of 476 and a maximum of 644. At 1440p Medium, the average is 371 FPS with a minimum of 315 and a maximum of 426. At 4K Medium, the average drops to 207 FPS with a minimum of 176 and a maximum of 238. The frame time variance increases proportionally with resolution, suggesting that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute resources become more strained at higher pixel counts.

The Ultra preset shows the most pronounced drop-off. At 1080p Ultra, the system delivers 325 FPS average. At 1440p Ultra, this falls to 215 FPS, a 33.8% decrease. At 4K Ultra, the average is 120 FPS, which is 63.1% lower than the 1080p result. This pattern indicates that the RTX 4080's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for high settings, but the Ultra preset at 4K pushes the GPU to its limits, resulting in frame rates that are still playable but significantly lower than the low-resolution figures.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The comboRankInGame data shows this configuration ranks 237th out of 3719 tested combinations in Counter-Strike 2. This places the system in the top 6.4% of all tested combos, a position that underscores the high level of performance this pairing delivers. The ranking is particularly impressive given the CPU's position in the 83rd percentile of all processors and the GPU's 86th percentile ranking, suggesting that the combination achieves more than the sum of its parts in this specific title.

Comparing to the CPU's nearest rivals, the 7400F sits within 0.3% of the Intel Core i5-14600T, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 in average benchmark scores. This tight clustering means that any of these processors would likely produce similar results in Counter-Strike 2 when paired with the RTX 4080, as the game's engine responds more to clock speed than core count. The 7400F's 4.70 GHz boost clock gives it a slight edge in single-threaded workloads, which the data reflects in the high FPS figures.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080's nearest rivals include the RTX 4080 SUPER with a 0.1% difference in average score, and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X with a 1.1% higher score. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S score 2.6% and 2.7% higher respectively, but these differences are minimal in real-world gaming scenarios. The 237th overall ranking out of 3719 combos positions this system well above the median, with the vast majority of tested configurations producing lower frame rates.

The ranking also reflects the balance between CPU and GPU capabilities. A system with a weaker CPU but the same GPU would likely rank lower due to CPU bottlenecks at lower resolutions, while a system with a stronger CPU but weaker GPU would lose performance at higher resolutions. The 7400F and RTX 4080 pairing hits a sweet spot where neither component severely limits the other, allowing the combo to perform consistently across all tested settings and resolutions.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings preset offers the best experience for different use cases. For competitive play at high refresh rates, the 1080p Low preset delivering 674 FPS average is the optimal choice, as it maximizes frame rates for 360 Hz or even 500 Hz displays. The 1440p Low preset at 446 FPS average also offers excellent performance for users with high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors, providing a significant visual upgrade over 1080p while still maintaining frame rates far above what most displays can show.

For users prioritizing visual quality at 1080p, the Medium preset at 560 FPS average offers a substantial improvement in graphics fidelity while keeping frame rates extremely high. The minimum of 476 FPS ensures that even the most demanding scenes remain well above 400 FPS, making this the best balance for competitive players who want better visuals without sacrificing performance. The High preset at 418 FPS average is also viable for 240 Hz displays, providing a noticeable visual upgrade over Medium with only a 25.4% performance penalty.

At 1440p, the Medium preset at 371 FPS average represents the best overall experience for most users. The minimum of 315 FPS ensures smooth gameplay even in dense combat situations, while the maximum of 426 FPS provides headroom for less demanding scenes. The High preset at 277 FPS average is suitable for 240 Hz monitors, and the Ultra preset at 215 FPS average still exceeds 144 Hz refresh rates, making it a viable option for users who prioritize visual fidelity over raw frame rates.

At 4K, the Low preset at 249 FPS average is the only setting that delivers frame rates above 240 Hz, making it the best choice for competitive play at this resolution. The Medium preset at 207 FPS average offers a good balance for 144 Hz displays, with a minimum of 176 FPS ensuring consistent performance. The High preset at 155 FPS average is suitable for 144 Hz monitors with VRR, while the Ultra preset at 120 FPS average is best reserved for users who prioritize visual quality and have displays that support 120 Hz refresh rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 674 FPS average
• Medium: 560 FPS average, 476 FPS minimum, 644 FPS maximum
• High: 418 FPS average
• Ultra: 325 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 446 FPS average
• Medium: 371 FPS average, 315 FPS minimum, 426 FPS maximum
• High: 277 FPS average
• Ultra: 215 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 249 FPS average
• Medium: 207 FPS average, 176 FPS minimum, 238 FPS maximum
• High: 155 FPS average
• Ultra: 120 FPS average

The performance progression across settings shows a consistent pattern at each resolution. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium reduces average FPS by 16.9%, from Medium to High by 25.4%, and from High to Ultra by 22.2%. At 1440p, the reductions are 16.8% from Low to Medium, 25.3% from Medium to High, and 22.4% from High to Ultra. At 4K, the pattern holds with 16.9% reduction from Low to Medium, 25.1% from Medium to High, and 22.6% from High to Ultra.

The resolution scaling at each settings preset shows consistent percentage drops across the board. At Low settings, moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces FPS by 33.8%, and from 1440p to 4K by 44.2%. At Medium settings, the drops are 33.8% from 1080p to 1440p and 44.2% from 1440p to 4K. At High settings, the reductions are 33.7% and 44.0% respectively, while at Ultra settings, they are 33.8% and 44.2%. This uniformity indicates that the RTX 4080's rendering pipeline scales linearly with pixel count, and the CPU's frame generation capability remains consistent across all settings presets.

The Medium settings data provides the only complete set of minimum and maximum frame rates, offering insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p, the range from minimum to maximum is 168 FPS, representing a 35.3% variance from the minimum. At 1440p, the range is 111 FPS, a 35.2% variance. At 4K, the range is 62 FPS, a 35.2% variance. This consistent variance percentage suggests that the game's frame pacing is stable across resolutions, with the absolute frame time differences scaling proportionally with the average FPS.