Counter-Strike 2

# Counter-Strike 2: AMD Ryzen 5 7500F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a benchmark combination for Counter-Strike 2 that ranks in the 91st percentile of all 1,632 tested combos in this database. This pairing of a Zen 4 hexa-core processor with a high-end Ada Lovelace GPU produces frame rates that range from 116.9 FPS at 4K Ultra to 673 FPS at 1080p Low, making it a top-tier option for competitive play. The data shows a system that is consistently capable of exceeding 200 FPS across most tested configurations, with the only exception being the most demanding 4K Ultra preset.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations in Counter-Strike 2?

A: This combo ranks 91st out of 1,632 tested combinations, placing it in the 94.4th percentile of all tested setups in the database.

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved in the measured data?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 673, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The lowest average FPS is 116.9, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F has an average benchmark score of 24,993, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-11850H, 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, and 0.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 53,610, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, 0.4% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M, 2.1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 7700S, and 2.9% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti.

Q: What is the memory configuration of this GPU and its bandwidth?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER achieves a rank of 91 out of 1,632 tested combos in Counter-Strike 2. This places the pairing firmly in the top 6% of all systems tested, indicating that this hardware combination is exceptionally well-suited for the game's engine. The rank reflects the synergy between the CPU's strong single-thread performance and the GPU's ability to push extremely high frame rates at lower resolutions.

The CPU's synthetic benchmark scores provide context for this ranking. With a 3DMark single-thread score of 974 and a 3DMark 16-thread score of 6,376, the Ryzen 5 7500F demonstrates balanced performance that scales well with the demands of Counter-Strike 2. The CPU's average benchmark score of 24,993 places it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, with its nearest rival being the Intel Core i7-11850H at a delta of 0.1% — essentially a statistical tie. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X and AMD Ryzen 5 8400F trail by 0.3%, while the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX is 0.4% ahead.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 53,610 puts it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, is only 0.2% behind, showing that the RTX 4080 SUPER is competitive with top-tier previous-generation hardware. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti trails by 2.9%, indicating that the 4080 SUPER remains a formidable performer even against newer hardware. This combination of a top-18% CPU and top-12% GPU produces a result that is significantly better than either component's individual percentile would suggest, highlighting the efficiency of this pairing in Counter-Strike 2 specifically.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER plays a critical role in this combo's performance, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. The GPU operates with a base clock of 2,295 MHz and a boost clock of 2,550 MHz, with memory clocked at 1,438 MHz (23 Gbps effective). This clock configuration, combined with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, yields a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s — a figure that proves sufficient for the demands of Counter-Strike 2 at all tested resolutions.

The GPU's memory capacity of 16 GB is more than adequate for this game, which does not appear to be memory-constrained in the measured data. The 736.3 GB/s bandwidth allows the GPU to feed its 10,240 shading units and 112 ROPs efficiently, enabling the high pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s. These specifications translate directly into the measured frame rates, with the GPU showing the largest performance deltas between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution.

The GPU's FP32 compute capability of 52.22 TFLOPS provides substantial headroom for the game's rendering demands. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 673 FPS, which likely represents a CPU-bound scenario, while at 4K Ultra, the 116.9 FPS result shows the GPU becoming the limiting factor. The data indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER can handle 4K High at 156.4 FPS, making it capable of high-refresh-rate 4K gaming in this title. The GPU's architecture supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with Counter-Strike 2's rendering pipeline.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of diminishing returns as resolution and settings increase. At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all settings: 673 FPS on Low, 558.6 FPS on Medium, 416.9 FPS on High, and 321.4 FPS on Ultra. These figures indicate that at 1080p, the CPU is likely the primary bottleneck, as the frame rates scale more with settings changes than with resolution changes.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains extremely high but shows a more pronounced GPU influence. Low settings yield 445.4 FPS, Medium produces 369.8 FPS, High delivers 277.8 FPS, and Ultra maintains 214.6 FPS. The drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is 227.6 FPS (a 33.8% reduction), while the drop from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra is 106.8 FPS (a 33.2% reduction). This consistency suggests that both CPU and GPU scaling are well-balanced at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. Low settings produce 250 FPS, Medium yields 207 FPS, High delivers 156.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 116.9 FPS. The transition from 1440p to 4K at Low settings reduces frame rates by 195.4 FPS (43.9%), while the same resolution change at Ultra reduces performance by 97.7 FPS (45.5%). The 4K Ultra result of 116.9 FPS is the only measured configuration that falls below 150 FPS, indicating that this is the most demanding scenario in the test suite.

The scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution shows consistent patterns. At 1080p, Ultra is 47.8% slower than Low. At 1440p, Ultra is 51.8% slower than Low. At 4K, Ultra is 53.2% slower than Low. This progressive increase in performance penalty suggests that the GPU's workload scales predictably with settings, while the CPU's contribution becomes relatively less significant at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target refresh rate and resolution. For competitive play at 1080p, Low settings at 673 FPS provide the highest possible frame rate, which is advantageous for players using 360 Hz or higher refresh rate monitors. Medium settings at 558.6 FPS still offer exceptional smoothness while potentially improving visual clarity for spotting enemies. High settings at 416.9 FPS remain above the 400 FPS threshold, making this a viable option for those who prioritize visual quality without sacrificing competitive performance.

At 1440p, Low settings at 445.4 FPS and Medium at 369.8 FPS both provide excellent competitive experiences. High settings at 277.8 FPS are suitable for 240 Hz monitors, while Ultra at 214.6 FPS remains playable on 144 Hz displays. The data suggests that 1440p High offers the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate for most players, as it maintains a substantial margin above 240 FPS.

For 4K gaming, the recommendations shift significantly. Low settings at 250 FPS and Medium at 207 FPS both provide excellent experiences for 144 Hz or 165 Hz displays. High settings at 156.4 FPS are adequate for 144 Hz monitors, while Ultra at 116.9 FPS is only suitable for 60 Hz displays or those who prioritize maximum visual quality over frame rate. Given that Counter-Strike 2 is a competitive FPS, the data supports using Medium settings at 4K as the optimal compromise, delivering 207 FPS while maintaining reasonable visual quality. For players with 240 Hz displays, 1440p Low or Medium settings are recommended, as both exceed the 240 FPS threshold with significant headroom.