Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2 with the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 presents a dataset that heavily favors high refresh rate gameplay. The measured FPS across all resolutions and settings is exceptionally high, indicating that this combination is far from being a bottleneck at standard display refresh rates. The data suggests a system built for competitive play, where frame rates far exceed the 144Hz or 240Hz marks common in esports.

Resolution Scaling

The progression from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 shows a clear and expected decline in average frame rates, but the magnitude of that decline reveals a significant shift in system limitation. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combination produces an average of 674 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same Low settings drops the average to 446 FPS, a reduction of approximately 34%. Scaling further to 3840x2160 yields an average of 249 FPS, which is another 44% drop from the 1440p figure. This steep decline as resolution increases points to the GPU becoming the primary limiting factor at higher pixel counts.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets. At High settings, the averages are 418 FPS at 1080p, 277 FPS at 1440p, and 155 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset shows a similar trend, with 325 FPS at 1080p falling to 215 FPS at 1440p and then to 120 FPS at 4K. The data indicates that while the CPU is capable of driving extremely high frame rates at lower resolutions, the RTX 4080's workload increases substantially with each step up in resolution, making the GPU the dominant constraint at 4K.

At 1080p, the frame rates are so high that the game is almost certainly limited by the CPU's single-thread performance and memory latency. The difference between Low (674 FPS) and Ultra (325 FPS) at this resolution is substantial, showing that even a powerful CPU like the Ryzen 5 7500F can be taxed by the game's engine when frame rates are in the hundreds. By 4K, the GPU's rendering load takes over, and the difference between Low (249 FPS) and Ultra (120 FPS) narrows proportionally, highlighting the GPU's role in determining the final output.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. For Counter-Strike 2, a competitive FPS, this memory configuration is more than sufficient. The data shows no indications of memory capacity being a limiting factor, as even at 4K Ultra, the average frame rate remains at a playable 120 FPS. The GPU's 9728 shading units and boost clock of 2505 MHz drive the rendering pipeline, and the results show that it can handle the game's demands across the board.

The GPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks, such as a Passmark G3D score of 34457 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6567, places it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, has an average benchmark score that is 0.1% higher, indicating near-identical raw performance. This proximity in score suggests that the RTX 4080's capabilities are well understood, and in this game, it delivers frame rates that are consistently high, even at the most demanding settings.

The role of the GPU becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions. At 4K, the average FPS at Medium settings is 207, with a minimum of 176 FPS and a maximum of 238 FPS. This data point, with its documented variance, suggests that the GPU is working hard to maintain frame rates, but it does so without dropping below the 144Hz threshold that many high-refresh-rate monitors require. The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM is ample for this title, and the measured results show that the RTX 4080 is a capable partner for the Ryzen 5 7500F in this game.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS for this combination at 1920x1080 with High settings is 418.

Q: How does the performance at 4K Ultra compare to 1080p Low?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 120. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 674. This represents a significant drop in performance at the higher resolution and settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more of a limiting factor at 1440p?

A: The data shows a 34% drop in average FPS from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings (674 to 446 FPS). This indicates the GPU is becoming a more significant factor, but the frame rates remain high enough to suggest the CPU is still contributing to the overall performance.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 4K Medium settings?

A: The measured minimum FPS at 3840x2160 with Medium settings is 176.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, which is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, its nearest rival.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with Low settings?

A: The measured average FPS for this combination at 2560x1440 with Low settings is 446.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear picture of how each settings preset impacts performance. For players with a 1080p 240Hz or higher monitor, the Low preset's average of 674 FPS is the clear choice for maximizing competitive advantage. The jump to Medium at 560 FPS is also excellent, but the Low preset offers the highest possible frame rate, which can be critical in a fast-paced FPS. At 1440p, the Low preset's 446 FPS average is still exceptionally high, making it suitable for 360Hz displays. The High preset at 277 FPS is also a strong option for those with 240Hz monitors, offering a balance between visual fidelity and performance.

At 4K, the situation changes. The Ultra preset's 120 FPS average is barely enough for a 120Hz display, but the Medium preset's 207 FPS average is a much more comfortable fit for a 144Hz monitor. The data suggests that for 4K gaming, the Medium preset provides the best experience, as it maintains a high frame rate without sacrificing too much visual quality. The Low preset at 249 FPS is also viable for those who prioritize frame rate above all else, even at 4K resolution. For the majority of users, the Medium preset at 1440p, with an average of 371 FPS and a minimum of 315 FPS, offers an excellent balance, ensuring no noticeable dips below the refresh rate of most high-end monitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across the board. The Low preset achieves an average of 674 FPS, the highest in the dataset. Medium settings yield an average of 560 FPS, with a minimum of 476 FPS and a maximum of 644 FPS. High settings produce an average of 418 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to an average of 325 FPS. The variance between presets is significant, with the Ultra preset being 349 FPS lower than Low, showing the impact of graphical features on the GPU workload.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high. Low settings average 446 FPS. Medium settings average 371 FPS, with a minimum of 315 FPS and a maximum of 426 FPS. High settings average 277 FPS, and Ultra settings average 215 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent, with each preset seeing a roughly 30-35% reduction in average FPS. At 3840x2160, the frame rates are still solid for high-refresh-rate gaming. Low settings average 249 FPS. Medium settings average 207 FPS, with a minimum of 176 FPS and a maximum of 238 FPS. High settings average 155 FPS, and Ultra settings average 120 FPS. The step from 1440p to 4K is steeper, with reductions of around 44-46% for most presets, underscoring the GPU's increased workload at this resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. In synthetic benchmarks, its single-thread performance is strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3218 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2374. This single-thread prowess is critical for Counter-Strike 2, a game that is known to be sensitive to CPU performance. The multi-threaded scores, such as the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22799, also show that the CPU has plenty of headroom for other tasks.

The data suggests that the CPU is the primary driver of the ultra-high frame rates seen at 1080p. The average FPS of 674 at Low settings confirms the CPU's ability to feed the GPU with enough data to maintain such high output. Its 32 MB of L3 cache helps with game data access, and the 5 nm process node allows for high clock speeds. The CPU's average benchmark score of 24964 places it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, and it is within 0.2% of its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F. This indicates a well-balanced processor that does not hold back the RTX 4080 in this game.

While the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor at 4K, the CPU still maintains a solid foundation. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 249, which is still high enough to suggest the CPU is not a major bottleneck. The CPU's performance in this game is a key reason why the combo achieves such high frame rates at lower resolutions, and it ensures that the system remains responsive even when the GPU is under heavy load.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 237th out of 3719 tested combos for Counter-Strike 2. This places it in the top 6.4% of all tested systems for this game. The high ranking is a direct result of the exceptional frame rates measured across all settings and resolutions. The combo's performance is particularly strong at 1080p and 1440p, where the CPU's strength is fully utilized.

The ranking affirms the balance of this configuration. The CPU, with its strong single-thread performance and high boost clock, pairs well with the GPU's massive rendering power. The data shows that this is not a system that struggles with any settings preset, as even the most demanding 4K Ultra configuration manages to produce an average FPS of 120. For a competitive FPS, this ranking indicates that the combo is more than capable of delivering a top-tier experience, and the measured data confirms that it is a high-performing combination for Counter-Strike 2.