Counter-Strike 2

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Counter-Strike 2 with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 418.6 FPS, but dropping to 1440p reduces this to 274.1 FPS, and at 4K the average falls to 152.4 FPS. This represents a significant drop of roughly 35% from 1080p to 1440p, and another 44% from 1440p to 4K. The pattern suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU is the primary limiting factor, while at higher resolutions the GPU workload becomes more dominant.

The Low settings data reinforces this interpretation. At 1080p Low, the system produces 658.7 FPS, which is an exceptionally high number that pushes well beyond typical high-refresh-rate display capabilities. At 1440p Low, the average drops to 440.3 FPS, and at 4K Low it falls to 248.8 FPS. The fact that even at 4K Low the system maintains nearly 250 FPS indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER has substantial headroom in this title, and the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to keep up with the game's demands at most settings.

The scaling from Medium to Ultra settings at each resolution shows how the GPU becomes more stressed as visual fidelity increases. At 4K, the difference between Low (248.8 FPS) and Ultra (120.8 FPS) is more than double, suggesting that the GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth are being heavily utilized at the higher quality presets. The RTX 4080 SUPER's boost clock of 2550 MHz and 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 performance are clearly being taxed at these settings, yet the frame rates remain playable even at the most demanding configuration.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Counter-Strike 2?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 658.7, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This represents the ceiling for this combination when the graphics load is minimized.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700 compare to similar CPUs in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 27220, which places it 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i9-9900K (27043) and 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12700H (27006). It ranks in the 84th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops from 440.3 on Low settings to 212.8 on Ultra settings. This is a reduction of approximately 52% when moving from the lowest to the highest quality preset.

Q: Does the RTX 4080 SUPER outperform the RX 6900 XT in aggregate benchmarks?

A: According to the benchmark data, the RTX 4080 SUPER has an average score of 53610, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT's 53489. The NVIDIA card also holds a 2.9% advantage over the RTX 5070 Ti (52086).

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested combinations in this game?

A: This CPU-GPU combination ranks 118th out of 1632 tested combos in Counter-Strike 2, placing it in the top 7.2% of all configurations tested.

Q: How much faster is the CPU at multi-threaded workloads compared to single-threaded?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 scores 20655 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, compared to 2916 in single-core. This represents a roughly 7x improvement in multi-threaded performance, consistent with its 8 cores and 16 threads.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER achieves a combo rank of 118 out of 1632 tested combinations in Counter-Strike 2. This places the configuration in the top 7.2% of all systems tested, which is a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The ranking suggests that the Ryzen 7 5700, despite being a 5000-series processor designed for the AM4 socket, is capable of feeding the RTX 4080 SUPER adequately in this particular title.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 84 among all processors indicates that it outperforms the vast majority of CPUs in general benchmark workloads. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-9900K, which trails by just 0.7%, and the Intel Core i7-12700H, which is 0.8% behind. This close grouping suggests that the Ryzen 7 5700's performance in Counter-Strike 2 is representative of a broader class of capable 8-core processors.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080 SUPER ranks in the 88th percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 53610. Its nearest competitor, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, scores 53489, just 0.2% lower. This tight margin indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER is at the upper echelon of GPU performance, which aligns with its high frame rates in Counter-Strike 2 even at 4K resolution.

The combination's overall ranking of 118th out of 1632 implies that there are 117 configurations that perform better in this specific game. Given that the GPU is near the top of its class, the relative weakness of the combo likely stems from the CPU's position in the 84th percentile. Systems with more powerful processors, such as those with higher boost clocks or more cache, may extract additional performance from the RTX 4080 SUPER, particularly at lower resolutions where the CPU becomes the bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. The Low preset produces 658.7 FPS, Medium drops to 557.9 FPS, High yields 418.6 FPS, and Ultra maintains 321.7 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 51% reduction in performance, which is typical for a game that scales well with GPU resources across quality presets.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain impressively high but show more pronounced drops. Low settings deliver 440.3 FPS, Medium achieves 369.5 FPS, High produces 274.1 FPS, and Ultra settles at 212.8 FPS. The percentage drop from Low to Ultra at this resolution is approximately 52%, similar to the 1080p scaling, indicating that the GPU is still the primary factor limiting performance at these settings.

At 3840x2160, the performance impact of higher resolution becomes clearly evident. Low settings still manage 248.8 FPS, Medium delivers 209.1 FPS, High produces 152.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 120.8 FPS. The decline from Low to Ultra at 4K is 51%, consistent with the other resolutions. The absolute numbers at 4K Ultra remain above 120 FPS, which is sufficient for most high-refresh-rate displays, though competitive players may prefer the higher frame rates available at lower settings.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each step up in resolution reduces performance by roughly 35-40% at equivalent settings. For example, High settings yield 418.6 FPS at 1080p, 274.1 FPS at 1440p, and 152.4 FPS at 4K. This scaling suggests that the RTX 4080 SUPER's 736.3 GB/s memory bandwidth is adequate for the demands of this game, but the GPU's compute resources become increasingly taxed as pixel count rises.

Settings Recommendations

For competitive play where maximum frame rates are paramount, the Low preset at 1080p provides the highest possible performance at 658.7 FPS. This configuration minimizes visual effects while maximizing responsiveness, which is often the priority in Counter-Strike 2's fast-paced gameplay. The 1440p Low setting at 440.3 FPS offers a balanced compromise between visual clarity and performance, making it suitable for players with high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.

For players who prioritize visual fidelity while maintaining smooth gameplay, the High preset at 1440p delivers 274.1 FPS, which exceeds the refresh rate of most gaming displays. This represents an excellent balance between image quality and performance. At 4K, the High preset's 152.4 FPS remains above the 144 Hz threshold common on premium monitors, making it a viable option for those with high-end displays.

The Ultra preset, while visually demanding, still produces playable frame rates across all resolutions. At 1080p, it achieves 321.7 FPS, at 1440p it manages 212.8 FPS, and at 4K it maintains 120.8 FPS. The data indicates that Ultra is only recommended for players with displays capped at 144 Hz or lower, as the frame rates at 4K Ultra approach the minimum threshold for competitive play.

Given the measured results, the Medium preset at 1440p (369.5 FPS) or High at 1080p (418.6 FPS) provides the best overall experience for most users. These settings offer significant visual improvements over Low while maintaining frame rates well above what any current display can showcase. The game's engine appears well-optimized for this hardware combination, with no setting combination producing unplayable results.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Built on TSMC's 7 nm process with the Zen 3 architecture (Cezanne codename), this processor includes 16 MB of L3 cache and 512 KB of L2 cache per core. The CPU's single-thread performance, measured at 2916 in Cinebench R23, is critical for Counter-Strike 2, which relies heavily on single-core performance for game logic and physics.

The CPU's benchmark scores provide context for its gaming performance. Its 3DMark 16-thread score of 6628 and single-thread score of 901 indicate balanced multi-threaded and single-threaded capabilities. The Passmark multithread score of 24303 and single-thread score of 3296 reinforce this assessment, showing that the processor can handle both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads effectively.

At lower resolutions and settings, the CPU becomes the limiting factor in Counter-Strike 2. The difference between 1080p Low (658.7 FPS) and 1440p Low (440.3 FPS) suggests that the Ryzen 7 5700's single-thread performance is sufficient to drive very high frame rates, but the gap between 1080p and 1440p indicates that the GPU is still able to keep pace with the CPU's output. The CPU's 65 W TDP and 7 nm process node contribute to its efficiency, though the game's performance is more dependent on clock speed and IPC than power consumption.

The processor's 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27220, places it in the upper tier of processors. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-9900K (0.7% slower) and Intel Core i7-12700H (0.8% slower), indicating that the Ryzen 7 5700 holds its own against these competing designs. For Counter-Strike 2, the CPU's 4.60 GHz boost clock and Zen 3 architecture provide the single-thread performance necessary to avoid becoming a bottleneck in most scenarios.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a substantial graphics card with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 736.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Its AD103 chip is built on TSMC's 5 nm process and contains 45,900 million transistors across a 379 mm² die. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2550 MHz, with 10240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units.

The GPU's compute capabilities are substantial, with 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 80 RT cores for ray tracing workloads. Its Passmark G3D score of 34245 and average benchmark score of 53610 place it in the 88th percentile among all graphics cards. The nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, scores 53489, just 0.2% lower, while the RTX 5070 Ti trails by 2.9% with a score of 52086.

In Counter-Strike 2, the GPU's role becomes increasingly important as resolution and settings increase. The 4K Ultra result of 120.8 FPS demonstrates that even this high-end GPU is challenged by the most demanding configuration, but the fact that 4K High still delivers 152.4 FPS shows the card has ample headroom for this title. The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for Counter-Strike 2's requirements, as evidenced by the consistent performance across all settings.

The RTX 4080 SUPER's memory bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s and 256-bit bus width are key factors in its 4K performance. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at High settings (418.6 to 152.4 FPS) represents a 64% reduction, which is typical for a GPU bound by memory bandwidth and compute throughput. The card's 320 W TDP and suggested 700 W PSU indicate it is a power-hungry component, but its performance in this game justifies the power draw for users seeking maximum frame rates.