Counter-Strike 2

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance rank of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combo in Counter-Strike 2?

A: The combo ranks 801st out of 3,719 tested combinations, placing it in the top 21.5% of all tested configurations in this game.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 34,260. It is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and AMD EPYC 4244P, 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H, and 0.2% behind the Intel Core i5-13450HX.

Q: What is the GPU's relative standing among all tested graphics cards?

A: The RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 40,377 and sits at the 82nd percentile of all GPUs. It is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 580, 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100, 2% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile, and 1.2% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 5300.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded in the measured data for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 531 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The lowest average FPS recorded is 100 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU appear to be the limiting factor at 1080p Low settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Low, the system reaches 531 FPS average. Given the massive frame rate, the CPU's single-thread performance (Geekbench single-core score of 1,593) likely becomes a bottleneck, as frame rates this high often depend heavily on processor speed.

Q: Are there any complete FPS ranges for all tested settings?

A: No, only the Medium preset at each resolution includes both minimum and maximum FPS values. For example, at 2560x1440 Medium, the range is 263 to 356 FPS; at 1920x1080 Medium, it is 397 to 538 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 6,144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. The GPU's base clock is 2325 MHz with a boost clock of 2512 MHz, and it contains 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores. The memory subsystem consists of 12 GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed.

In Counter-Strike 2, the GPU's role shifts dramatically with resolution and settings. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 100, which is the lowest recorded value in the dataset. This suggests the GPU is heavily taxed at maximum settings and high pixel count. Conversely, at 1080p Low, the average FPS climbs to 531, indicating the GPU is far less stressed and the frame rate becomes more dependent on other components.

The RTX 5070's FP32 performance is 30.87 TFLOPS, and its texture rate is 482.3 GTexel/s. These figures correlate with the observed scaling: from Low to Ultra at any resolution, the frame rate drops substantially. At 4K, the drop is from 208 FPS on Low to 100 FPS on Ultra, representing a 52% reduction. At 1080p, the drop is from 531 FPS on Low to 271 FPS on Ultra, a 49% reduction. This consistent proportional decline across resolutions indicates the GPU is the primary scaling factor when settings change.

The GPU's percentile standing at 82 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40,377, places it as a capable performer. In the context of this game, the data shows the RTX 5070 can push frame rates well above the refresh rates of most monitors at 1440p and 4K, even at High settings. The 12 GB VRAM appears sufficient for the measured presets, as no VRAM-related performance anomalies are evident in the FPS data.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 801st out of 3,719 tested combos in Counter-Strike 2. This places the pairing in the 78.5th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms approximately 78.5% of the 3,719 combinations in this specific game.

The rank reflects a balanced pairing. The CPU sits at the 84th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 82nd percentile of all GPUs. The similar percentile standings suggest neither component dramatically overpowers the other, though the game's performance characteristics may favor one component depending on the settings and resolution.

In the broader context, the combo's rank of 801 out of 3,719 is respectable but not top-tier. The data indicates that many combos—likely those with newer, higher-end CPUs and GPUs—achieve higher frame rates. However, the RTX 5070 is a recent release (March 2025), and the Ryzen 7 3700X is from 2019. The age gap between the two components is notable: the CPU was released in July 2019, while the GPU was released in March 2025. This generational difference may contribute to the combo's mid-pack ranking, as more modern CPUs could better feed the GPU's high frame-rate potential.

The benchmark scores further contextualize the rank. The CPU's average benchmark score is 34,260, and the GPU's is 40,377. The nearest rivals for the CPU include the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and Intel Core i5-13450HX, with deltas of 0.1% and -0.2%, respectively. The GPU's nearest rivals include older AMD Radeon Pro workstation cards, which indicates the RTX 5070's synthetic benchmark score is comparable to those professional parts, though it is far newer.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). The Medium preset at every resolution includes both minimum and maximum FPS values, while other presets only report average FPS.

At 1920x1080, the average FPS values are: 531 on Low, 468 on Medium (with a range of 397 to 538), 349 on High, and 271 on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 260 FPS, or 49%. The Medium preset's minimum of 397 FPS is still higher than the Ultra preset's average of 271 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS values are: 373 on Low, 309 on Medium (with a range of 263 to 356), 231 on High, and 179 on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 194 FPS, or 52%. The Medium preset's minimum of 263 FPS is still higher than the Ultra preset's average of 179 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS values are: 208 on Low, 173 on Medium (with a range of 147 to 199), 129 on High, and 100 on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 108 FPS, or 52%. The Medium preset's minimum of 147 FPS is still higher than the High preset's average of 129 FPS, and it is 47% higher than the Ultra preset's average.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: at every resolution, the Low preset delivers roughly double the frame rate of the Ultra preset. The Medium preset always provides a substantial step up from High, and the minimum FPS at Medium is always higher than the average FPS at High or Ultra. This indicates that the Medium preset offers a significant performance headroom over higher settings.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K are substantial across all settings. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 531 at 1080p to 373 at 1440p (a 30% reduction) and further to 208 at 4K (a 61% reduction from 1080p). At High settings, the average FPS drops from 349 at 1080p to 231 at 1440p (a 34% reduction) and to 129 at 4K (a 63% reduction from 1080p).

The scaling pattern indicates that the system is not purely GPU-limited at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 531 FPS average is extremely high, and the CPU's single-thread performance (Geekbench single-core score of 1,593) becomes a likely limiting factor. The CPU has a boost clock of 4.40 GHz across 8 cores and 16 threads, but at such high frame rates, the per-core performance is critical.

As resolution increases, the GPU load increases, and the system becomes more GPU-bound. The proportional reduction from 1080p to 4K is remarkably consistent across settings: approximately 61-63% reduction. This consistency suggests that the GPU's rendering throughput is scaling predictably with pixel count, while the CPU bottleneck at low resolutions is masked by the sheer volume of frames.

The RTX 5070's memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s and its 12 GB GDDR7 memory are likely sufficient for all tested resolutions, as there are no anomalous drops that would indicate memory capacity or bandwidth issues. The 4K Ultra average of 100 FPS is still a playable frame rate for many users, but the significant drop from the 4K Low average of 208 FPS shows the impact of pixel shader load and other visual effects at higher settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture (codename Matisse). It operates on a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boosts up to 4.40 GHz. The CPU has a 7 nm process node and contains 3,800 million transistors on a 74 mm² die. Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

In Counter-Strike 2, the CPU's role is most evident at low resolutions and low settings. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 531 FPS average, which is an extremely high frame rate. This level of performance requires strong single-thread throughput, and the CPU's Geekbench single-core score of 1,593 and Passmark single-thread score of 2,656 are the relevant metrics. The CPU's boost clock of 4.40 GHz is modest compared to newer processors, but the 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample multi-threaded capacity for background tasks and game engine work.

The CPU's benchmark scores show it performs at the 84th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (0.1% ahead), AMD EPYC 4244P (0.1% ahead), and Intel Core Ultra 7 165H (0.5% ahead). The Intel Core i5-13450HX is 0.2% ahead. These rivals are all newer processors, indicating the 3700X holds its own despite being from 2019.

At higher resolutions, the CPU's role diminishes as the GPU becomes the bottleneck. However, the CPU's 32 MB of L3 cache and 16 threads ensure it does not become a limiting factor at 4K, where the GPU is clearly the constraining component. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 100, which is a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU's passmark physics score of 1,181 and multithread score of 22,458 suggest it has sufficient computational power to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 5070 in most scenarios.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear hierarchy of performance across settings presets. The Medium preset offers the best balance of frame rate and visual quality, as evidenced by the FPS ranges at each resolution.

At 1080p, the Medium preset averages 468 FPS with a minimum of 397 FPS. The High preset averages 349 FPS, which is 25% lower than Medium. The Ultra preset averages 271 FPS, which is 42% lower than Medium. The data indicates that Medium provides a substantial performance advantage over higher settings, while still offering improved visual fidelity over Low.

At 1440p, the Medium preset averages 309 FPS with a minimum of 263 FPS. The High preset averages 231 FPS, which is 25% lower than Medium. The Ultra preset averages 179 FPS, which is 42% lower than Medium. The consistency of these percentages (25% and 42%) across 1080p and 1440p suggests that the performance difference between presets is consistent regardless of resolution.

At 4K, the Medium preset averages 173 FPS with a minimum of 147 FPS. The High preset averages 129 FPS, which is 25% lower than Medium. The Ultra preset averages 100 FPS, which is 42% lower than Medium. Even at 4K, the Medium preset's minimum FPS of 147 is higher than the High preset's average of 129, indicating that Medium provides a more consistent experience.

Based on this data, the Medium preset is the recommended choice for most users. It delivers the highest minimum FPS at every resolution, ensuring smoother gameplay with fewer drops. The Low preset offers the highest average FPS (531 at 1080p, 373 at 1440p, 208 at 4K) but sacrifices visual quality. For competitive play at 1080p or 1440p, the Low preset may be preferable for maximum frame rates. For a balance of visual quality and performance, Medium is the optimal choice, particularly at 4K where the 42% drop to Ultra may not justify the visual improvements.