Counter-Strike 2

# Counter-Strike 2 with AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

The benchmark data for Counter-Strike 2 with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination shows a system that delivers high frame rates across all tested resolutions, though the scaling pattern reveals a clear shift in bottleneck behavior as resolution increases. At 1080p, the system averages 433 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 269 FPS on High and 209 FPS on Ultra, indicating that the CPU is the primary limiter at lower resolutions. As the resolution climbs to 4K, the average frames dip to 160 FPS on Low and 99 FPS on High, demonstrating that the GPU becomes the dominant constraint at higher pixel counts. The measured data covers 12 distinct resolution and settings combinations, providing a comprehensive picture of how this pairing behaves in a competitive FPS title.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K tells a clear story about where the bottleneck lies in this system. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 433 FPS, but moving to 1440p Low reduces that to 287 FPS, a drop of 146 FPS. Going further to 4K Low yields 160 FPS, which is 273 FPS below the 1080p figure. These reductions are substantial, with the 4K Low result being only 37% of the 1080p Low performance. This pattern suggests that the GPU is being increasingly taxed as pixel count rises, while the CPU has enough headroom at lower resolutions to maintain very high frame rates.

For High settings, the scaling is less steep in absolute terms but still significant. At 1080p High, the average is 269 FPS. At 1440p High, it falls to 178 FPS, and at 4K High, it reaches 99 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 91 FPS, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 79 FPS. This indicates that the GPU workload scales somewhat proportionally with resolution, but the CPU is still contributing to the frame rate ceiling at 1080p where the 269 FPS result is well below the 433 FPS Low setting figure.

Medium settings show a similar trend. The 1080p Medium average is 360 FPS, 1440p Medium is 238 FPS, and 4K Medium is 133 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 1080p is 73 FPS, while at 4K the gap narrows to 27 FPS. This narrowing gap at higher resolutions is a hallmark of GPU-bound scenarios, where the additional graphics work from higher settings has less relative impact because the GPU is already saturated. The Ultra preset follows the expected pattern: 209 FPS at 1080p, 138 FPS at 1440p, and 77 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1080p to 4K on Ultra is a 132 FPS reduction, which is the steepest relative drop among all settings.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is the limiting component, as evidenced by the wide spread between Low and Ultra settings (433 FPS versus 209 FPS). At 4K, the GPU is the limiting component, with the spread between Low and Ultra narrowing to 83 FPS (160 versus 77). This is a typical pattern for a balanced mid-range to high-end pairing where neither component is severely mismatched for the other.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide a basis for recommending an optimal settings preset based on the trade-off between visual quality and frame rate. For 1080p, the High preset at 269 FPS offers a strong balance, as it delivers more than double the refresh rate of standard 120 Hz displays while maintaining better visual fidelity than Low. The Medium preset at 360 FPS is also viable for competitive play where maximum frame rate is prioritized, but the 91 FPS gain over High comes at the cost of reduced graphical detail. The Ultra preset at 209 FPS is usable but provides diminishing returns over High for a 60 FPS reduction.

At 1440p, the High preset at 178 FPS remains above the 144 Hz threshold for many high-refresh monitors, making it a reasonable choice. The Medium preset at 238 FPS is preferable for players seeking higher refresh rates, as it stays above 200 FPS while still offering moderate visual quality. The Low preset at 287 FPS is the most competitive option, but the visual sacrifices may be unnecessary given that even High maintains a high frame rate. Ultra at 138 FPS is the weakest recommendation, as it dips below the 144 Hz mark and provides only marginal improvements over High.

At 4K, the situation changes considerably. The High preset at 99 FPS is near the 100 FPS mark, which is acceptable for many players but falls short of high-refresh targets. The Medium preset at 133 FPS is the best option for 4K, as it stays above 120 FPS while offering better visuals than Low. The Low preset at 160 FPS is the top choice for frame rate purists, but the visual downgrade is substantial. Ultra at 77 FPS is not recommended for competitive play, as it falls below 80 FPS and may introduce input latency concerns.

Overall, the data suggests that Medium or High settings at 1440p provide the best experience for most players, as they combine high frame rates with acceptable visual quality. At 1080p, High is the sweet spot, while at 4K, Medium is the most balanced preset.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 plays a central role in determining frame rates at higher resolutions. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is sufficient for Counter-Strike 2 at the tested settings, as the game is not particularly VRAM-intensive compared to modern AAA titles. The 8 GB capacity does not appear to be a limiting factor in any of the measured rows, given that even the 4K Ultra preset achieves 77 FPS without evidence of memory-related stutter or frame drops.

The GPU’s clock speeds are 1500 MHz base and 1725 MHz boost, which are moderate for the Ampere architecture. The 5888 shading units and 184 texture mapping units provide substantial compute throughput, with a pixel rate of 165.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 317.4 GTexel/s. These specifications translate to raw performance that is well-suited for a competitive FPS title like Counter-Strike 2, where frame rate consistency is more important than absolute graphical fidelity.

The RTX 3070’s benchmark scores place it in the 61st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17208. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT with a score of 17083 (0.7% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 at 17037 (1% higher), and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M at 17019 (1.1% higher). The NVIDIA Tesla K40c scores 17468, which is 1.5% higher than the RTX 3070. These comparisons show that the RTX 3070 is competitive with modern mid-range cards, though it trails the Tesla K40c in raw compute benchmarks.

In the context of this game, the GPU’s role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 1080p, the GPU is not fully utilized, as evidenced by the 433 FPS Low result, which likely exceeds the CPU’s ability to feed frames. At 4K, the GPU is the clear bottleneck, with frame rates dropping to 77 FPS on Ultra. The data shows that the RTX 3070 is capable of handling Counter-Strike 2 at high frame rates up to 1440p, but at 4K, players must accept lower settings to maintain competitive performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed view of performance across all resolution and settings combinations. At 3840x2160, the High preset averages 99 FPS, while Low averages 160 FPS, Medium averages 133 FPS with a minimum of 113 FPS and a maximum of 153 FPS, and Ultra averages 77 FPS. The Medium preset is the only 4K row with recorded min and max values, indicating a frame time range of 40 FPS, which suggests some variability but no severe stuttering.

At 2560x1440, High averages 178 FPS, Low averages 287 FPS, Medium averages 238 FPS with a minimum of 202 FPS and a maximum of 274 FPS, and Ultra averages 138 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p shows a min-max spread of 72 FPS, which is larger than the 4K Medium spread, indicating more frame time variance at this resolution. This could be due to the CPU and GPU both being active contributors, creating occasional bottlenecks.

At 1920x1080, High averages 269 FPS, Low averages 433 FPS, Medium averages 360 FPS with a minimum of 306 FPS and a maximum of 414 FPS, and Ultra averages 209 FPS. The 1080p Medium row has the widest min-max range of 108 FPS (306 to 414), which is notable for a competitive shooter where frame pacing is critical. The Low preset at 1080p reaches the highest average of any row at 433 FPS, indicating that the CPU is capable of very high throughput when the GPU is not heavily loaded.

Comparing settings across resolutions, the Low preset consistently delivers the highest frame rates, with the delta between Low and Ultra being 224 FPS at 1080p (433 versus 209), 149 FPS at 1440p (287 versus 138), and 83 FPS at 4K (160 versus 77). This narrowing delta confirms that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the impact of settings changes diminishes when the GPU is already saturated.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination ranks 1590 out of 3719 tested combos in Counter-Strike 2, placing it in the 57th percentile of all combinations. This ranking indicates that the combo performs slightly above average for this game, though it is not in the top tier. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU, where the Ryzen 7 5700 provides strong single-threaded performance and the RTX 3070 delivers adequate graphics power for high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p.

The CPU’s individual performance metrics support this ranking. The Ryzen 7 5700 scores 6628 in the 3dmark_16_threads test and 901 in the 3dmark_single_thread test, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655 and a single-core score of 2916. These scores place the CPU in the 78th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25517. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon D-2752TER at 25530 (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U at 25485 (0.1% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H at 25550 (0.1% higher). The AMD Ryzen 7 5825U scores 25446, which is 0.3% lower.

The GPU’s contribution to the combo rank is less impressive, as the RTX 3070 sits in the 61st percentile among all GPUs. The combination of a high-percentile CPU with a mid-range GPU likely places the combo in the 1590th position, as the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. For players targeting 1080p or 1440p, this combo performs well above average, but at 4K, the rank would be lower due to the GPU’s constraints.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo in Counter-Strike 2?

A: The highest average frame rate is 433 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution with Medium settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the combo averages 133 FPS, with a minimum of 113 FPS and a maximum of 153 FPS.

Q: Which settings preset provides the best balance between visual quality and frame rate at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset at 178 FPS offers a strong balance, while Medium at 238 FPS is better for higher refresh rates.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested combinations in this game?

A: The combo ranks 1590 out of 3719 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU become the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the CPU is the limiting factor, as evidenced by the 224 FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings.

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

A: The lowest average is 77 FPS, achieved at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 plays a critical role in enabling high frame rates at lower resolutions. With 8 cores and 16 threads, the CPU provides substantial multi-threaded performance, scoring 20655 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 8675 in Cinebench R20 multicore. The single-threaded performance is also strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2916 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1907. These scores indicate that the CPU can handle the per-thread demands of Counter-Strike 2, which relies heavily on a few cores for game logic and rendering commands.

The CPU’s base clock is 3.70 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, which provides ample single-threaded speed for the game’s engine. The 16 MB of L3 cache is shared across the 8 cores, and the 512 KB L2 cache per core helps reduce memory latency. The CPU supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus, providing 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for this game’s data requirements.

In the context of Counter-Strike 2, the CPU’s role is most evident at 1080p where frame rates exceed 400 FPS on Low settings. The 433 FPS result suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with a high volume of draw calls and game state updates. However, the 3dmark_16_threads score of 6628 and the passmark_multithread score of 24303 indicate that the CPU is not a top-tier performer, but it is well-matched to the RTX 3070 for this game.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the Intel Xeon D-2752TER with an average score of 25530 (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U at 25485 (0.1% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H at 25550 (0.1% higher). These close margins indicate that the Ryzen 7 5700 is competitive with other mid-range processors, though it does not stand out as a performance leader. For Counter-Strike 2, the CPU’s single-threaded performance is the most critical factor, and the 2916 Cinebench R23 single-core score ensures that the CPU does not bottleneck the GPU at 1080p and 1440p.