Counter-Strike 2

FAQ

Q: How does this CPU compare to its closest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24,964 on average, which is essentially tied with the Intel Core i7-11850H (24,935, 0.1% ahead) and the Intel Core i7-13620H (24,911, 0.2% ahead). It sits 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F (25,005) and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core 5 210H (24,872).

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance like, and why does it matter for Counter-Strike 2?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F posts a 3DMark single-thread score of 974 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,218. In a competitive FPS, single-thread performance drives game logic and frame pacing, and this CPU's strong single-core showing (77th percentile among all CPUs) supports high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 3080 have, and is it sufficient for this game?

A: The RTX 3080 comes with 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus. For Counter-Strike 2 at the measured settings, even at 4K Ultra the average frame rate stays above 90 FPS, indicating that 10 GB is not a bottleneck at these tested configurations.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth, and how does it affect performance?

A: The RTX 3080 delivers 760.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth. This high bandwidth helps maintain consistent frame delivery at high resolutions, which is evident in the measured results where 4K Medium holds a 155 FPS average with a 132 FPS minimum.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking, and what does that imply about its class?

A: The RTX 3080 sits in the 68th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the NVIDIA P106-100 (23,249, 0.3% ahead) and AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23,273, 0.4% ahead), showing it occupies a solid mid-to-upper tier position.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested system configurations in this game?

A: This Ryzen 5 7500F + RTX 3080 combination ranks 1,050th out of 3,719 tested combos, placing it in the top 28% of all configurations tested for Counter-Strike 2.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA102 chip fabricated on an 8 nm process at Samsung, containing 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² die. Its base clock runs at 1440 MHz with a boost clock of 1710 MHz, and the memory operates at an effective 19 Gbps. The 10 GB of GDDR6X memory across a 320-bit bus provides 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is substantial for feeding the 8,704 shading units and 96 ROPs.

In Counter-Strike 2, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are so high that the CPU likely dominates the equation, but at 3840x2160, the GPU's raw throughput becomes critical. The measured data shows a clear scaling pattern: at 1080p Low, the combo hits 505 FPS average, while at 4K Low it drops to 187 FPS. This 63% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K at Low settings illustrates how the GPU's pixel throughput caps performance at higher resolutions.

The RTX 3080's FP32 compute of 29.77 TFLOPS and texture rate of 465.1 GTexel/s are relevant for handling Counter-Strike 2's rendering demands. At 4K Medium, the combo maintains a 155 FPS average with a 132 FPS minimum, which indicates the GPU has enough headroom to keep frame pacing consistent even when settings are scaled up. The measured Ultra preset at 4K drops to 90 FPS average, showing that the most demanding settings still remain playable but with significantly less margin.

The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 compliance mean it can handle modern rendering paths in Counter-Strike 2, which uses a newer engine. The 68th percentile ranking among all GPUs suggests this is not an elite-tier card by current standards, but within the context of this game, the benchmark results demonstrate it delivers competitive frame rates across all tested settings and resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on Zen 4 architecture (Raphael) on a 5 nm TSMC process. It operates at a base clock of 3.70 GHz with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, and its TDP is rated at 65 W. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3, which is crucial for gaming workloads that benefit from fast data access. Memory support is DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s.

In Counter-Strike 2, the CPU's role is primarily about maintaining high frame rates in scenarios where the game logic, physics, and draw calls are the limiting factor. The measured results show that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 505 FPS average, which is exceptionally high and indicates the CPU can feed the GPU well beyond typical display refresh rates. The 3DMark single-thread score of 974 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,218 are strong indicators of the per-core performance needed for consistent frame delivery in an FPS.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities also matter. With a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,799 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 12,362, the 7500F can handle background tasks and game server processes without introducing stutter. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6,376 and max-thread score of 6,379 show that scaling beyond 8 threads is minimal, which is typical for games that rely on fewer, faster cores.

The 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs places this processor above the majority of tested chips. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13620H, scores within 0.2%, meaning the 7500F offers effectively identical average CPU performance to that mobile processor. For Counter-Strike 2 specifically, the combination of high single-thread speed and 32 MB L3 cache helps maintain those triple-digit frame rates even at 1440p, where the 207 FPS average at High settings suggests the CPU is still keeping pace with the GPU's output.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which preset offers the best experience. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers a 505 FPS average, while Medium drops to 420 FPS, High to 313 FPS, and Ultra to 243 FPS. For competitive play, the Low preset maximizes frame rate and minimizes input latency, which is often preferred in Counter-Strike 2. However, the Medium preset at 1080p still produces 420 FPS average with a 357 FPS minimum, offering a balance between visual fidelity and performance that exceeds most monitors' refresh rates.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields 334 FPS average, Medium provides 278 FPS with a 236 FPS minimum, High delivers 207 FPS, and Ultra drops to 161 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p is the sweet spot: it maintains a 278 FPS average, which is well above 240 Hz displays, while the 236 FPS minimum means frame times stay consistent even in demanding scenes. The High preset at 1440p drops to 207 FPS, which is still excellent but may fall below the refresh rate of some high-end monitors.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset produces 187 FPS average, Medium holds 155 FPS with a 132 FPS minimum, High manages 116 FPS, and Ultra falls to 90 FPS. For 4K gaming, the Medium preset is recommended because it provides a 155 FPS average that keeps the experience smooth, while the 132 FPS minimum ensures no major hitches. The High preset at 4K drops to 116 FPS, which is playable but leaves less headroom for demanding moments.

Across all resolutions, the Low preset offers the highest frame rates, but the Medium preset consistently provides a substantial improvement in visual quality with only a moderate performance cost. The data shows that at every resolution, Medium maintains a minimum FPS that is at least 70% of the average, indicating stable frame pacing. For most users, selecting Medium at their native resolution will provide the best balance of smoothness and visual clarity.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 1,050th out of 3,719 tested combinations in Counter-Strike 2, placing it in the top 28% of all configurations. This rank reflects the combination's ability to deliver high frame rates across all settings and resolutions, though it is not at the very top of the leaderboard.

The CPU's 77th percentile standing and the GPU's 68th percentile standing individually suggest that neither component is elite-tier, but their combination performs well above the median system. The rank of 1,050 out of 3,719 indicates that there are many faster configurations, likely featuring newer CPUs with higher boost clocks or GPUs with more VRAM and compute units. However, the measured frame rates show that this combo is far from a bottleneck in Counter-Strike 2.

At 1080p Low, the 505 FPS average is in the top tier of what any system can achieve, indicating that the CPU is not limiting the GPU at this resolution. The rank drops as resolution increases because the GPU becomes the limiting factor, but even at 4K Ultra, the 90 FPS average remains playable. This suggests that the combo is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K being a stretch but still viable.

In comparison to other combos, the 1,050th rank out of 3,719 means there are roughly 2,669 configurations that perform worse and 1,049 that perform better. This places the system in the upper-middle tier, which is consistent with the individual component rankings. For a 6-core CPU paired with a 10 GB GPU, this result is expected; systems with 8-core CPUs and 16 GB GPUs would typically rank higher.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combo in Counter-Strike 2 are as follows:

At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 505 FPS. The Medium preset delivers 420 FPS average with a 357 FPS minimum and 482 FPS maximum. The High preset produces 313 FPS average, and the Ultra preset drops to 243 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 334 FPS average, the Medium preset provides 278 FPS average with a 236 FPS minimum and 319 FPS maximum, the High preset achieves 207 FPS average, and the Ultra preset yields 161 FPS average.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset produces 187 FPS average, the Medium preset holds 155 FPS average with a 132 FPS minimum and 178 FPS maximum, the High preset delivers 116 FPS average, and the Ultra preset falls to 90 FPS average.

The data shows a consistent scaling pattern: increasing resolution from 1080p to 1440p reduces average FPS by approximately 34-35%, and increasing from 1440p to 4K reduces it by another 44-45%. The Medium preset at each resolution provides the most stable frame delivery, as evidenced by the minimum FPS values being closest to the average. The gap between Low and Medium is smaller than the gap between High and Ultra, suggesting that the Ultra preset carries a disproportionately heavy performance cost.

For competitive players, the 1080p Low preset's 505 FPS average provides the highest possible frame rate, which is advantageous for reducing input lag. For those with 1440p 240 Hz monitors, the Medium preset's 278 FPS average with a 236 FPS minimum ensures that the display's refresh rate is consistently met. At 4K, the Medium preset's 155 FPS average is the best balance of smoothness and visual quality, as the High and Ultra presets drop to 116 FPS and 90 FPS respectively, which may fall below the refresh rate of some displays.