Counter-Strike 2

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 201st out of 2870 tested combos in Counter-Strike 2. This places the combination in the top 7% of all tested systems, which is a strong showing for a competitive FPS where high frame rates directly translate to smoother gameplay and faster reaction times. The ranking is particularly notable because Counter-Strike 2 is a CPU-sensitive title at lower resolutions, and this combo demonstrates that the Ryzen 5 7400F can keep pace with the RTX 4080 SUPER without becoming a bottleneck in most scenarios. The data confirms this is a high-end pairing, but the rank also suggests there is headroom left on the table—several hundred combos achieve higher frame rates, likely due to more powerful CPUs or more aggressive GPU configurations. For a 6-core, 12-thread processor, the 7400F performs admirably, but it is not the absolute top-tier option for this game. The combination's percentile standing of 86 for the GPU and 83 for the CPU individually reinforces that both components are well above average, yet the 201st rank indicates that the CPU, while capable, is the more limiting factor in this specific title. The measured average scores from synthetic benchmarks align with this: the CPU's average benchmark score of 32750 places it within 0.3% of its nearest rivals, showing it is competitive but not dominant in its class.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, featuring 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus with a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. This memory configuration is more than sufficient for Counter-Strike 2, which is not a VRAM-intensive title at typical settings. The GPU's clock speeds—2295 MHz base and 2550 MHz boost—are high, and the architecture's 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power ensures that pixel and texture throughput (285.6 GPixel/s and 816.0 GTexel/s respectively) are never limiting factors. In Counter-Strike 2, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions, where the rendering load increases. At 1080p, the GPU is often idling relative to the CPU, but at 4K, the RTX 4080 SUPER's raw power is fully utilized. The GPU's average benchmark score of 54209 places it just 0.1% behind the RTX 4080 and 1.1% behind the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X, indicating that this is a top-tier graphics card by any measure. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU can push 671 FPS at 1080p Low and 248 FPS at 4K Low, which demonstrates that even at the highest resolution, the GPU retains massive headroom for competitive play. The 16 GB VRAM is a future-proofing advantage, though it is not heavily taxed in this game. The GPU's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs further underscores its capability, and it is clear that the RTX 4080 SUPER is not the bottleneck in this combo—rather, it is the CPU that determines the upper limits in lower-resolution scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of resolution scaling that highlights the interaction between CPU and GPU. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 671 FPS, which drops to 444 FPS at 1440p Low and 248 FPS at 4K Low. This represents a 34% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 44% reduction from 1440p to 4K. These percentages indicate that the GPU is becoming progressively more stressed as resolution increases, but the absolute frame rates remain exceptionally high. At High settings, the scaling is similar: 416 FPS at 1080p, 275 FPS at 1440p, and 154 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 34%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 44%, mirroring the Low settings pattern. This consistency suggests that the limiting factor shifts smoothly from CPU-bound at 1080p to GPU-bound at 4K. At 1080p, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are likely the constraint, as the GPU could theoretically render more frames if the CPU could feed it faster. At 4K, the GPU's rendering load becomes the primary bottleneck, as evidenced by the 120 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is only 18% of the 1080p Low figure. The scaling between Medium settings shows a similar trend: 557 FPS at 1080p, 369 FPS at 1440p, and 206 FPS at 4K. These numbers confirm that the RTX 4080 SUPER scales predictably with resolution, and the CPU's influence diminishes as the GPU becomes the limiting factor. For competitive play, the data suggests that 1440p offers the best balance, maintaining 444 FPS at Low while reducing the CPU bottleneck compared to 1080p.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and the player's preference for frame rate versus visual fidelity. For competitive play at 1080p, the Low preset delivers 671 FPS, which is far beyond the refresh rate of any current monitor, providing maximum responsiveness. However, the Medium preset at 557 FPS still offers an enormous margin over 240Hz or 360Hz displays, and the visual improvement is substantial. The High preset at 416 FPS is also viable, but the jump from Medium to High costs 25% performance for what may be marginal visual gains in a fast-paced FPS. At 1440p, the Low preset at 444 FPS is the clear choice for esports-level play, while Medium at 369 FPS remains highly competitive. The High preset at 275 FPS is still above 240Hz, making it a strong option for players with high-refresh monitors who want better visuals. At 4K, the Low preset at 248 FPS is the only setting that exceeds 240Hz, while Medium at 206 FPS and High at 154 FPS are suitable for 144Hz displays. The Ultra preset is not recommended for any resolution, as it drops to 323 FPS at 1080p, 214 FPS at 1440p, and 120 FPS at 4K—figures that are still playable but represent a significant performance hit without proportional visual benefits. The data indicates that the Medium preset offers the best balance of frame rate and image quality across all resolutions, with 557 FPS at 1080p, 369 FPS at 1440p, and 206 FPS at 4K. These numbers ensure smooth gameplay on any monitor, and the minimum FPS figures—474 FPS at 1080p, 313 FPS at 1440p, and 175 FPS at 4K—show that frame pacing remains consistent without severe dips.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of this combo's performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 671 FPS average, the highest figure in the entire dataset. The Medium preset delivers 557 FPS average with a minimum of 474 FPS and a maximum of 641 FPS, showing a tight frame window. The High preset produces 416 FPS average, while the Ultra preset drops to 323 FPS average. The 1440p resolution shows a similar hierarchy: Low at 444 FPS, Medium at 369 FPS (min 313 FPS, max 424 FPS), High at 275 FPS, and Ultra at 214 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Low preset still manages 248 FPS, which is remarkable for 4K. The Medium preset yields 206 FPS with a minimum of 175 FPS and a maximum of 237 FPS. The High preset falls to 154 FPS, and the Ultra preset bottoms out at 120 FPS. These numbers illustrate that the combo is capable of exceeding 60 FPS at 4K even on the most demanding preset, which confirms the GPU's power. However, the relationship between settings is not linear—the gap between Low and Medium is smaller than the gap between High and Ultra. For instance, at 1080p, the jump from Low to Medium costs 114 FPS (17%), while the jump from High to Ultra costs 93 FPS (22%). This suggests that the Ultra preset imposes a disproportionate load on the GPU, likely due to advanced effects that are not well-optimized for fast-paced gameplay. The minimum FPS figures for Medium settings across all resolutions are particularly encouraging, as they show no major frame drops: 474 FPS at 1080p, 313 FPS at 1440p, and 175 FPS at 4K. These minimums are well above the 144Hz threshold, ensuring a smooth experience even in intense firefights.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 (Raphael) architecture, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz are respectable for a mid-range CPU, and its 32 MB of shared L3 cache is well-suited for gaming workloads. In Counter-Strike 2, the CPU's role is critical at lower resolutions, where frame rates are not limited by the GPU. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 671 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's maximum frame delivery capability. The CPU's Cinebench R23 scores—21765 multi-core and 3072 single-core—indicate strong single-thread performance, which is essential for this game's engine. The single-core score places the CPU in the top tier of its class, and this is reflected in the measured FPS. However, the CPU's average benchmark score of 32750 places it just 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600T and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, while being 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360. This tight grouping shows that the 7400F is competitive with its rivals but does not dominate them. In Counter-Strike 2, the CPU's 6 cores are sufficient, as the game does not scale well beyond 8 threads, but the 12 threads help with background tasks and streaming. The CPU's 65W TDP and DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth ensure that memory bandwidth is not a bottleneck. The 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms its above-average status, but the 201st combo rank suggests that a more powerful CPU, such as one with higher single-core performance, could push frame rates even higher at 1080p. The CPU's role is evident in the resolution scaling: at 1080p, the frame rate drops by 34% when going from Low to High settings, while at 4K, the drop is 38%, indicating that the CPU's influence diminishes as the GPU becomes the limiting factor. For players targeting maximum FPS at 1080p, the CPU is the primary constraint, but it still delivers 671 FPS, which is more than enough for any competitive scenario.