Counter-Strike 2

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F compare to its nearest CPU rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F posts an average benchmark score of 25005, placing it 0.2% above the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (24964) and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i7-11850H (24935). It also edges out the Intel Core i7-13620H by 0.4% (24911), while the AMD EPYC 9474F is 0.4% higher at 25103.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile, and how does it compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77712. It is 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76904) but trails the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT by 1.6% (78940) and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB by 2.1% (79396).

Q: What are the CPU's core and thread counts, and what is its boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, based on the Zen 4 architecture (codename Phoenix). Its base clock is 4.20 GHz, and it boosts up to 4.70 GHz.

Q: What memory specifications does the Ryzen 5 8400F support?

A: The CPU supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. It does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the VRAM capacity and memory type of the RTX 5090 D?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D comes with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s.

Q: What is the combo's rank in Counter-Strike 2 among all tested combinations?

A: This pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 34th out of 2870 tested combos in Counter-Strike 2, placing it in the top 1.2% of all tested systems.

How This Combo Ranks

The data places this combination at rank 34 out of 2870 tested combos in Counter-Strike 2. That is an elite standing, putting the system in the top 1.2% of all configurations tested for this title. The rank reflects the synergy between a CPU that scores in the 77th percentile among all processors and a GPU in the 92nd percentile among all graphics cards.

Benchmark results indicate that this pairing is heavily GPU-leaning in raw compute potential, yet the game's engine responds to both components. The CPU's average benchmark score of 25005 places it within 0.4% of the AMD EPYC 9474F, which is a server-class chip, indicating strong desktop performance. Meanwhile, the GPU's average score of 77712 puts it just 1.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, a notable mobile part.

In practice, the rank of 34 suggests that only a handful of other CPU-GPU pairings deliver higher frame rates in Counter-Strike 2. The combination outperforms the vast majority of the 2870 tested combos, many of which likely feature older or lower-tier hardware. The result is a system that handles the game's fast-paced action with substantial headroom, as evidenced by the measured FPS data.

The high rank is not merely a function of the GPU's brute force; the CPU's 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a 4.70 GHz boost clock ensures that frame pacing remains consistent. In a game like Counter-Strike 2, where every millisecond counts, the combination's position in the rankings suggests it can maintain high refresh rates even in demanding scenarios.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications dictate the upper bounds of performance. The GPU features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, yielding 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. That memory subsystem is critical for high-resolution textures and ensures that data transfer never becomes a bottleneck.

The GPU's clock speeds are significant: a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz. These clocks, combined with 21760 shading units and 176 ROPs, drive the raw rasterization performance. The pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s indicate the GPU can fill frames at extremely high rates.

In Counter-Strike 2, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution and settings increase. At 1080p Low settings, the GPU is not the limiting factor, but at 4K Ultra, it is the primary driver. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 145, which is still playable but demonstrates the GPU is working hard. Conversely, at 1080p Low, the average FPS of 738 indicates the GPU is barely taxed, and the CPU takes over as the limiting component.

The GPU's 92nd percentile standing among all GPUs confirms its top-tier status. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, which is 1.6% faster in average score, but that does not translate to a significant FPS advantage in this game. The RTX 5090 D's 32 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for Counter-Strike 2, which is not a VRAM-heavy title, but the headroom ensures stability.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals how this combo scales across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are exceptionally high. Low settings yield 738 FPS, Medium settings produce 676 FPS (with a minimum of 575 and maximum of 778), High settings deliver 505 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 392 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is far beyond the requirements of any high-refresh-rate monitor.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS remains elevated but shows expected scaling. Low settings achieve 539 FPS, Medium settings produce 448 FPS (with a minimum of 380 and maximum of 515), High settings deliver 334 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 260 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is noticeable but does not compromise playability; even at Ultra, the system maintains 260 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its workload. Low settings still achieve 301 FPS, Medium settings produce 250 FPS (with a minimum of 213 and maximum of 288), High settings deliver 187 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 145 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration where the average FPS falls below 187, but 145 FPS is still well above the 144 Hz threshold for many monitors.

The data shows a clear pattern: the system is overkill for 1080p, extremely capable at 1440p, and still very strong at 4K. The minimum FPS figures, available for Medium settings, show that frame dips are controlled. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 575 FPS is still higher than most systems' averages, and at 4K Medium, the minimum of 213 FPS ensures smooth gameplay.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the balance between CPU and GPU limitations. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 738. At 1440p Low, it drops to 539, a 27% reduction. At 4K Low, it drops to 301, a 59% reduction from 1080p. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as resolution increases, even at Low settings.

For High settings, the scaling is similar but with lower absolute numbers. From 505 FPS at 1080p, the average drops 34% to 334 FPS at 1440p, and then 63% to 187 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are consistent, suggesting that the GPU's workload scales predictably with pixel count.

The Ultra settings show the most pronounced scaling. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 392 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops 34% to 260 FPS. At 4K Ultra, it drops 63% to 145 FPS. The consistent percentage drops across settings indicate that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution; the GPU's rendering load is the primary variable.

This scaling pattern is typical for a system where the GPU is far more powerful than the CPU at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU's 4.70 GHz boost clock and 6 cores can feed frames faster than the GPU can render them, leading to extremely high FPS. As resolution increases, the GPU's fill rate becomes the constraint, and the FPS drops accordingly. The result is that the system is never CPU-bound at 4K, but at 1080p, the CPU sets the ceiling.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F plays a supporting role in this combo, but its specifications are crucial for high-FPS scenarios. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on Zen 4 architecture, the CPU provides solid multi-threaded performance. Its base clock of 4.20 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz ensure strong single-thread performance, which is critical for Counter-Strike 2's engine.

The CPU's benchmark scores confirm its capability. In Cinebench R23, it scores 20851 in multi-core and 2943 in single-core. In 3DMark, it achieves 6091 in the 16-thread test and 951 in single-thread. These results place the CPU in the 77th percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 25005.

The CPU's nearest rivals show how close the competition is. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is 0.2% slower, and the Intel Core i7-13620H is 0.4% slower. This means the 8400F is competitively positioned, though not a standout in raw CPU performance.

In Counter-Strike 2, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p Low settings, where the average FPS of 738 indicates the CPU is the limiting factor. At this resolution and setting, the GPU is underutilized, and the CPU's 4.70 GHz boost clock drives frame generation. The L3 cache of 16 MB shared and L2 cache of 1 MB per core help reduce latency, which is beneficial for the game's reaction-based gameplay.

The CPU's TDP of 65 W and 4 nm process node indicate efficiency, but the system's overall performance is not constrained by thermal limits. The memory support for DDR5 at 83.2 GB/s bandwidth ensures the CPU can feed data to the GPU without bottlenecks. The PCIe Gen 4 interface with 20 lanes provides ample bandwidth for the GPU.

The data shows that the CPU is not a weak link in this pairing. At higher resolutions, the GPU takes over, but at 1080p, the CPU's performance is what allows the system to reach 738 FPS. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration is sufficient for Counter-Strike 2, which does not heavily utilize multi-threading, but the high boost clock ensures that single-threaded tasks are handled efficiently.