Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2 with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is a combination that targets high-refresh-rate play, and the measured results show it delivers in spades. The pairing of an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 3 CPU with a 12 GB Ada Lovelace GPU produces a wide spread of frame rates depending on how you configure the game. The data indicates this is a system where the CPU becomes the primary limiter at lower resolutions, while the GPU’s rendering load grows as you push toward 4K. The following breakdown uses only the measured figures to explain what you can expect.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep but predictable, and it reveals a clear shift in bottleneck behavior. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo averages 526.7 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 348.2 FPS, a reduction of roughly 34%. Going further to 4K Low yields 194 FPS, which is about 63% lower than the 1080p result. These percentages show that the CPU’s headroom is being consumed as resolution increases, but even at 4K Low, the frame rate stays far above what a 144 Hz monitor needs.

The High preset tells a similar story with a different slope. At 1080p High, the average is 324.4 FPS. At 1440p High, it falls to 216.3 FPS, a 33% drop. At 4K High, the average is 118.7 FPS, which is 63% below the 1080p figure. The consistency of those percentage drops across Low and High suggests that the scaling is dominated by pixel count rather than settings complexity. In other words, the RTX 4070’s 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and 12 GB of GDDR6X are being taxed heavily at 4K, while the Ryzen 7 5700’s 16 MB of L3 cache and 3.70 GHz base clock keep feeding frames at lower resolutions.

The most telling comparison is between Ultra settings at different resolutions. At 1080p Ultra, the combo hits 256.1 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 169.8 FPS, a 34% reduction. At 4K Ultra, the average falls to 92.8 FPS, which is 64% below the 1080p result. That 4K Ultra number is the only measured point below 100 FPS, indicating that this is where the GPU is fully saturated. The data suggests that for competitive play, sticking to 1080p or 1440p with lower presets keeps the CPU in charge, while 4K shifts the burden squarely onto the RTX 4070.

FAQ

Q: What is the fastest measured setting at 1080p?

A: The Low preset at 1920x1080 delivers 526.7 FPS, which is the highest average frame rate in the entire measured dataset.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K Low, the average is 194 FPS, and at 4K High it is 118.7 FPS. Only 4K Ultra falls below 100 FPS at 92.8 FPS.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 27220, which is 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i9-9900K (27043) and 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12700H (27006).

Q: What is the GPU’s standing among all tested GPUs?

A: The RTX 4070 sits in the 81st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37283. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, scores 37507, which is 0.6% higher.

Q: Is the 12 GB VRAM enough for Counter-Strike 2?

A: The measured results show no VRAM-related issues at any resolution or preset. The 12 GB capacity, paired with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth, supports everything from 1080p Low to 4K Ultra without a reported failure.

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

A: It ranks 414th out of 1632 combos tested for Counter-Strike 2, placing it in the top 25% of all tested systems.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the engine that carries the higher-resolution workloads. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is directly relevant to how the game scales from 1440p to 4K. The GPU’s boost clock of 2475 MHz and 5888 shading units produce the raw throughput needed for the frame rates seen in the data. At 4K Ultra, the average of 92.8 FPS is the only result that dips below the 100 FPS threshold, indicating that the GPU’s 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is the limiting factor at that extreme preset.

Compare that to the GPU’s synthetic performance. The RTX 4070 scores 26927 in Passmark G3D and 14720 in Passmark GPU Compute. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, which scores 37507 in average benchmark score (0.6% higher), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile at 38135 (2.2% higher). Despite those close synthetic scores, the in-game results show the RTX 4070 pulling well ahead of what those rival scores might suggest, particularly at 1440p where it averages 216.3 FPS on High settings.

The GPU’s role becomes more pronounced as resolution climbs. At 1080p Low, the 526.7 FPS average is clearly CPU-bound, since the Ryzen 7 5700’s 8 cores can feed frames faster than the GPU can render them. But at 4K Low, the 194 FPS average shows the GPU taking over, with the pixel fill rate of 158.4 GPixel/s becoming the relevant metric. The texture rate of 455.4 GTexel/s also matters at 4K, where higher resolution textures demand more texel throughput. For players who want to stay above 240 FPS, the data shows that 1080p Medium (436.9 FPS) or 1440p Low (348.2 FPS) are the sweet spots where the GPU still has headroom.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination ranks 414th out of 1632 tested combos for Counter-Strike 2. That places it in the 74th percentile of all configurations tested, meaning roughly three-quarters of the tested systems fall below it. The ranking reflects the balance between the CPU’s 84th percentile standing among all CPUs and the GPU’s 81st percentile among all GPUs. Neither component is at the top of its class, but the pairing produces results that outperform the sum of its parts in this specific game.

The CPU’s nearest rivals provide context for its contribution. The Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 27220, which is 0.7% higher than the Intel Core i9-9900K (27043) and 0.8% higher than the Intel Core i7-12700H (27006). The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 trails by 1.2% with a score of 26909. In Counter-Strike 2, which is known for CPU sensitivity, this 8-core Zen 3 chip with a 4.60 GHz boost clock and 16 MB of L3 cache is well-suited to the game’s engine. The GPU’s nearest rivals are less directly comparable, since the RX Vega 56 and RTX 4080 Mobile are different classes of hardware, but the RTX 4070’s 81st percentile ranking confirms it is a strong performer overall.

The rank of 414 out of 1632 is not a top-tier placement, but it indicates a system that can handle competitive play without compromise. The measured frame rates at 1440p High (216.3 FPS) and 1080p Ultra (256.1 FPS) are well above the refresh rates of most gaming monitors, and even 4K High (118.7 FPS) is playable on a 120 Hz display. The combo’s rank suggests that while there are faster configurations, this one hits a practical sweet spot for high-refresh gaming without exotic cooling or power requirements.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the results are impressive across the board. Low settings deliver 526.7 FPS, Medium drops to 436.9 FPS, High sits at 324.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 256.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 270.6 FPS, which shows how much headroom the CPU provides when the GPU is not heavily taxed. The step from Low to Medium is a 17% reduction, while Medium to High is a 26% reduction, and High to Ultra is a 21% reduction. These percentages indicate that each preset tier adds a meaningful load to the GPU, but the CPU keeps up with all of them.

At 2560x1440, the numbers are still high but show the GPU starting to strain. Low averages 348.2 FPS, Medium 289.3 FPS, High 216.3 FPS, and Ultra 169.8 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across presets, with Low falling 34%, Medium 34%, High 33%, and Ultra 34%. This uniformity suggests that resolution scaling is the dominant factor, not the specific settings. At 1440p Ultra, the 169.8 FPS average is still above 144 Hz, making this a viable resolution for high-refresh monitors with all settings maxed.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s limits become apparent. Low averages 194 FPS, Medium 163.8 FPS, High 118.7 FPS, and Ultra 92.8 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is steeper, with Low falling 44%, Medium 43%, High 45%, and Ultra 45%. This larger percentage drop indicates that the 4K pixel count is taxing the RTX 4070’s memory bandwidth and fill rate. The Ultra result of 92.8 FPS is the only measured point below 100 FPS, and it is still playable on a 90 Hz or 100 Hz display. For 4K gaming, the data suggests using Medium or High settings to stay comfortably above 120 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

For competitive play where frame rate is king, the 1080p Low preset at 526.7 FPS is the clear choice. That average leaves massive headroom for any monitor, including 360 Hz panels, and the low settings reduce input latency by minimizing GPU workload. However, the data shows that 1080p Medium at 436.9 FPS is nearly as fast and likely provides better visual clarity for spotting enemies at distance. The 90 FPS difference between Low and Medium is significant, but both are far above any practical refresh rate ceiling.

For players using 1440p monitors, the Low preset at 348.2 FPS is the highest option, but Medium at 289.3 FPS is a better balance. The Medium preset delivers 83% of the Low frame rate while presumably offering improved textures and effects. High at 216.3 FPS is also viable for 240 Hz displays, and it provides the best visual quality without dropping below 200 FPS. Ultra at 169.8 FPS is the only 1440p preset that might struggle on a 240 Hz monitor, but it is still fine for 144 Hz or 165 Hz panels.

At 4K, the recommendations change based on refresh rate. Low at 194 FPS supports 144 Hz monitors, while Medium at 163.8 FPS also clears that bar. High at 118.7 FPS is suitable for 120 Hz displays, and Ultra at 92.8 FPS is only for 90 Hz monitors or players who prioritize visuals over speed. The data indicates that 4K High is the best overall choice for most players, as it offers a strong visual experience while staying above 100 FPS. For those with 4K 144 Hz displays, dropping to Medium is the safer bet to keep the frame rate above the refresh threshold.