Counter-Strike 2

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Counter-Strike 2 with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 shows a clear and consistent pattern: performance scales dramatically as resolution drops. At the Ultra preset, the average frame rate moves from 101.5 FPS at 3840x2160 to 181 FPS at 2560x1440, then to 273.8 FPS at 1920x1080. This represents a 78.3% increase from 4K to 1440p, and another 51.3% increase from 1440p to 1080p. The scaling is even more pronounced at the Low preset, where the jump from 208.4 FPS at 4K to 378.8 FPS at 1440p is an 81.8% improvement, and the further leap to 569.8 FPS at 1080p adds another 50.4%.

The percentage drops from 1080p to 4K vary by settings tier, which reveals the underlying bottleneck dynamics. At Low settings, the 4K average of 208.4 FPS is 63.4% lower than the 1080p average of 569.8 FPS. At Medium settings, the 4K result of 176.8 FPS is 62.5% below the 471.4 FPS at 1080p. For High settings, the 130 FPS at 4K is 63.5% behind the 356.3 FPS at 1080p. The Ultra preset shows the smallest relative drop, with 101.5 FPS at 4K being 62.9% lower than 273.8 FPS at 1080p. This consistency across presets suggests that the GPU workload scales similarly regardless of quality level, and the frame rate reductions are primarily driven by pixel count rather than settings complexity.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the combination is heavily CPU-bound at lower settings. The Ryzen 7 5700, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, appears to be the limiting factor when the RTX 5070 is not fully taxed. At Low settings, the 569.8 FPS average at 1080p is remarkably high, but the fact that Medium settings only drop to 471.4 FPS — a 17.3% reduction — while Ultra drops to 273.8 FPS — a 52.0% reduction — shows that the GPU begins to take over as the primary constraint as settings increase. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the dominant bottleneck, as evidenced by the 101.5 FPS at Ultra versus 208.4 FPS at Low, a 105.3% spread that demonstrates the RTX 5070's workload scaling.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 brings 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is relevant to Counter-Strike 2's performance, as the game's data shows that higher settings at higher resolutions require more memory bandwidth. The GPU's base clock of 2325 MHz and boost clock of 2512 MHz, combined with 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, drive the measured frame rates. The 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores are part of the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, though their impact on this particular FPS title is less direct than the raw rasterization throughput.

The GPU's FP32 performance of 30.87 TFLOPS and texture rate of 482.3 GTexel/s provide context for its capabilities. The pixel rate of 201.0 GPixel/s helps explain why the card can maintain high frame rates even at 4K when settings are lowered. The RTX 5070's 250 W TDP and PCIe 5.0 x16 interface are notable, but the measured results show that the card's real-world performance in Counter-Strike 2 is substantial, with the 4K Low preset achieving 208.4 FPS and the 1080p Low preset reaching 569.8 FPS.

Comparing the GPU to its nearest rivals in the benchmark database, the RTX 5070's average benchmark score of 41687 places it 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 at 41441, and 0.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 at 41610. The GPU sits at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs. In the context of Counter-Strike 2, these scores suggest the card is well-positioned for high-refresh-rate gaming, though the CPU becomes the limiting factor at lower resolutions and settings. The data shows that the GPU's memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s is sufficient to feed its processing units, as evidenced by the smooth scaling from 1080p to 4K without any anomalous frame rate collapses.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows provide clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 569.8 FPS, which is far beyond what any conventional display can utilize. However, the High preset still achieves 356.3 FPS, making it the best choice for competitive play where visual clarity matters. The Ultra preset at 273.8 FPS is also viable for those who prioritize image quality over raw frame rates. The Medium preset's 471.4 FPS sits between these extremes, but given the High preset's significant visual improvements over Medium, High represents the most balanced option for 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the situation shifts slightly. The Low preset's 378.8 FPS is excessive for most 1440p monitors, which typically cap at 144 Hz or 165 Hz. The High preset at 231.7 FPS still exceeds these refresh rates comfortably, making it the recommended setting for 1440p gaming. The Medium preset at 313.5 FPS is unnecessary unless the display supports ultra-high refresh rates, while the Ultra preset at 181 FPS remains above 144 Hz, so it is also viable for high-refresh 1440p panels. For players with 240 Hz 1440p monitors, the Medium preset's 313.5 FPS would be the safer choice.

At 3840x2160, the data suggests that the High preset's 130 FPS is the sweet spot for 4K gaming, as it balances visual quality with a frame rate that clears 120 Hz. The Medium preset at 176.8 FPS offers a higher refresh rate for 4K displays that support it, while the Low preset at 208.4 FPS maximizes performance at the cost of visual fidelity. The Ultra preset's 101.5 FPS is playable but represents the lowest measured result, and it would be most suitable for slower-paced gameplay or for players who prioritize maximum visual quality over frame rate. Given that the game is a competitive FPS, the Medium preset at 4K appears to be the best overall recommendation, as it provides a substantial frame rate buffer while retaining acceptable image quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average frame rates span from 273.8 FPS at Ultra to 569.8 FPS at Low. The Medium preset achieves 471.4 FPS, and High reaches 356.3 FPS. The progression from Low to Medium represents a 17.3% reduction in frame rate, while the jump from Medium to High is a 24.4% decrease, and High to Ultra drops by 23.2%. These percentages illustrate that each settings tier has a consistent impact on performance at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 378.8 FPS for Low, 313.5 FPS for Medium, 231.7 FPS for High, and 181 FPS for Ultra. The transition from Low to Medium costs 17.2% of the frame rate, Medium to High requires a 26.1% reduction, and High to Ultra reduces performance by 21.9%. The 1440p results show a similar scaling pattern to 1080p, though the absolute numbers are lower across the board.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 208.4 FPS for Low, 176.8 FPS for Medium, 130 FPS for High, and 101.5 FPS for Ultra. The Low to Medium drop is 15.2%, Medium to High is 26.5%, and High to Ultra is 21.9%. The 4K results reveal that the Low preset still maintains a playable frame rate above 200 FPS, which speaks to the GPU's capability, but the Ultra preset falls below 120 FPS. Across all resolutions, the Medium to High transition is consistently the steepest performance penalty, suggesting that certain visual effects in the High preset disproportionately tax the GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 315th out of 1632 tested combos for Counter-Strike 2. This places the pairing in the top 19.3% of all tested configurations, indicating that it is a strong performer for this game. The CPU's average benchmark score of 27220 places it at the 84th percentile among all CPUs, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-9900K with a deltaPct of 0.7%, the Intel Core i7-12700H at 0.8%, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 at 1.2%. This means the Ryzen 7 5700 is within 1.2% of these competing processors in average benchmark score, making it a competitive choice.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 41687 places it at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, with its nearest rivals including the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 at 0.2% deltaPct, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 at 0.6%, and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 at -0.5%. The RTX 5070's score is essentially on par with the RTX 3090, which is notable given the generational difference. The combo's rank of 315 out of 1632 suggests that while the individual components are strong, there are many combinations that outperform this pairing in Counter-Strike 2, likely due to more powerful CPUs that can better feed the GPU at lower resolutions. The data indicates that the combination is well-balanced overall, but the CPU may hold back the GPU at 1080p with lower settings, as evidenced by the frame rate scaling patterns discussed earlier.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 569.8, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low preset. The Medium preset at the same resolution reaches 471.4 FPS, while High and Ultra achieve 356.3 FPS and 273.8 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700 compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 27220, which is 0.7% higher than the Intel Core i9-9900K at 27043, 0.8% higher than the Intel Core i7-12700H at 27006, and 1.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 at 26909.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 378.8 FPS while the Ultra preset achieves 181 FPS. This represents a 52.2% reduction in frame rate when moving from Low to Ultra settings.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the GPU is the primary limiting factor. The frame rate spread between Low (208.4 FPS) and Ultra (101.5 FPS) at 4K is 105.3%, which indicates that the RTX 5070's workload scales significantly with settings, unlike at 1080p where the CPU becomes the bottleneck at lower settings.

Q: How does the RTX 5070's benchmark score compare to the RTX 3090?

A: The RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 41687, which is 0.6% higher than the RTX 3090's score of 41441. The RTX 5070 also scores 0.2% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 at 41610.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank among tested configurations for this game?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 315th out of 1632 tested combos for Counter-Strike 2, placing it in the top 19.3% of all tested configurations.