Counter-Strike 2

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination ranks 1338th out of 1632 tested combos in Counter-Strike 2. This placement places the pairing in the lower 18% of all configurations documented in the database. The rank reflects a system that is functional for the game but sits far from the top-tier setups that dominate the leaderboard. The data indicates that while this combo can produce playable frame rates, it lacks the headroom seen in higher-ranked pairings, and users should expect a mid-pack experience relative to the full spectrum of tested hardware.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1338 out of 1632 is a decisive metric—it places this system firmly in the lower quartile of all tested configurations for Counter-Strike 2. The position suggests that the pairing is outpaced by a significant majority of alternatives, though it is not at the very bottom. The measured frame rates, which reach as high as 295.7 FPS at 1080p Low, show that the hardware is not inadequate, but the rank indicates that many other combos deliver higher average performance across the board. The gap between this system and the top-ranked combos is substantial, as the percentile standing implies that over 80% of tested pairings achieve better results. For a competitive shooter where high and consistent frame rates matter, this rank signals a need for settings optimization to extract the best possible experience from the hardware available.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 brings 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s base clock of 1365 MHz and boost clock of 1680 MHz, combined with 1920 shading units, define its processing capacity. In Counter-Strike 2, the GPU’s role becomes increasingly apparent as resolution and settings scale upward. At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate drops to 49.8 FPS, a figure that highlights the memory bandwidth and compute limits of this mid-range Turing card. The 6 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for the game’s demands at most settings, but the 12 nm TU106 chip, with 10,800 million transistors, shows its age when pushed to higher resolutions. Benchmark results place the RTX 2060 at the 58th percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 16074. Its nearest rivals—the AMD Radeon RX 7600S, AMD Radeon Pro 5600M, and AMD Radeon Pro 5700—are within a narrow margin, with deltaPct values of 0.5%, -1.7%, and -1.7%, respectively. This indicates the GPU performs as expected for its class, but it is not a standout performer in the current landscape.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data points to Low settings as the optimal choice for this combo, particularly for players prioritizing high frame rates. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 295.7 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure across all tested configurations. The jump from Low to Medium at 1080p results in a drop to 245.5 FPS, and High reduces it further to 181.5 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p yields 140.6 FPS, which is still playable but represents a significant reduction. The pattern holds at higher resolutions: at 1440p, Low delivers 194.6 FPS, Medium drops to 162.5 FPS, and High falls to 120.2 FPS. For 4K, Low is the only preset that maintains a respectable average of 108.7 FPS, while High and Ultra drop to 70.4 FPS and 49.8 FPS, respectively. The data suggests that Low settings provide the best balance of performance and responsiveness, especially given the competitive nature of Counter-Strike 2. Medium settings offer a middle ground with higher visual fidelity at a moderate FPS cost, but for those seeking maximum smoothness, Low is the clear recommendation.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The resolution-by-resolution breakdown reveals consistent scaling. At 1920x1080, the system produces 295.7 FPS on Low, 245.5 FPS on Medium, 181.5 FPS on High, and 140.6 FPS on Ultra. These figures show a clear hierarchy where each settings tier reduces performance by roughly 20-25%. Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 194.6 FPS on Low, 162.5 FPS on Medium, 120.2 FPS on High, and 93.5 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p results demonstrate that even at this resolution, the combo can exceed 120 FPS on lower presets, which is a solid outcome for a mid-range pairing. At 3840x2160, the performance drops markedly: Low produces 108.7 FPS, Medium 89.1 FPS, High 70.4 FPS, and Ultra 49.8 FPS. The 4K Ultra figure is the only measurement below 60 FPS, indicating that this resolution and preset combination is not viable for smooth gameplay. The data shows a progressive decline across all settings as resolution increases, with the most severe drops occurring between 1440p and 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 1440p and then to 4K illustrates the limiting component in this system. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 295.7 FPS, but at 1440p Low, it drops to 194.6 FPS—a reduction of approximately 34%. Moving from 1440p Low to 4K Low, the frame rate falls from 194.6 FPS to 108.7 FPS, a further 44% decrease. The scaling pattern suggests that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution rises, given that the CPU’s workload does not change significantly with resolution. The RTX 2060’s 6 GB VRAM and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are stretched at 4K, particularly on higher presets. The difference between 1080p and 4K on Ultra is stark: 140.6 FPS versus 49.8 FPS, a 65% drop. This indicates that the GPU’s compute and memory resources are insufficient for 4K Ultra, while the CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, maintains adequate performance at lower resolutions. The data points to the GPU as the limiting factor at 4K, whereas at 1080p, the system is likely more balanced.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is a 7 nm Zen 2 processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, base clock of 3.60 GHz, and boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 32 MB L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support provide a solid foundation for gaming. In Counter-Strike 2, which is known for being CPU-sensitive, this processor’s performance is crucial. The CPU’s benchmark scores are respectable: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19087 and a single-core score of 2694, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 8083. These figures place the 3700X at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28631. Its nearest rivals—the Intel Core i5-12600, Intel Core i5-12600H, and AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT—show deltaPct values of -0.1%, -0.1%, and 0.1%, respectively, indicating near-parity in overall performance. In the measured FPS data, the CPU’s influence is evident at 1080p Low, where the system reaches 295.7 FPS, suggesting that the processor can feed the GPU effectively at lower resolutions. However, as settings increase to Ultra at 1080p, the frame rate drops to 140.6 FPS, which could reflect both GPU and CPU load. The data supports the conclusion that the 3700X is a capable partner for the RTX 2060, but its performance ceiling is reached in this combination, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU dominates.