Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2 with an AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 presents a classic high-refresh-rate pairing. The data shows a CPU that sits in the 86th percentile of all processors, paired with a GPU in the 66th percentile. This combination yields frame rates that are exceptionally high at standard resolutions, but the scaling curve reveals where each component's influence begins and ends.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 shows a significant but manageable performance drop, while the jump to 3840x2160 reveals the GPU's limitations. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 234.3 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops that to 158.3 FPS, a 32.4% decrease. The jump to 4K High further reduces performance to 88.6 FPS, a 44.0% drop from 1440p. This pattern indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is doing substantial work, but by 4K, the RTX 4060 becomes the clear bottleneck.

Looking at the Low preset tells a similar story with higher absolute numbers. At 1080p Low, the system pushes 385.2 FPS. At 1440p Low, it falls to 250.3 FPS, and at 4K Low, it hits 143.4 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is 62.8%, which is substantial. This scaling suggests that the 8-core, 16-thread Ryzen 7 5800XT with its 3.80 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost clock is more than capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions, but the GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus width start to strain at higher pixel counts.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling. At 1080p Ultra, the system achieves 184.3 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 123.9 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 67.2 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration below 70 FPS, indicating that this setting combination is too demanding for the GPU's compute capabilities. The data suggests that for competitive play, sticking to 1080p or 1440p is advisable, as 4K only becomes viable with lower presets.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the 5 nm Ada Lovelace architecture with 3072 shading units and 24 RT cores. Its boost clock of 2460 MHz and base clock of 1830 MHz define its processing ceiling. The GPU's memory configuration includes 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, delivering 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory subsystem is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K results indicate it can become a limiting factor when fill rate demands increase.

In this game, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 1080p Medium, the combo produces 318.4 FPS, which is 37.8% higher than the 4K Medium result of 118.9 FPS. This performance delta highlights how the GPU's pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s are sufficient for lower resolutions but get saturated at 4K. The GPU's 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is respectable for this class, yet the 4K Ultra result of 67.2 FPS shows that the card operates near its practical limit with maximum settings.

The GPU's performance percentile of 66 places it near rivals like the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, which scores 23321 in average benchmarks compared to the RTX 4060's 23181, a delta of -0.6%. This indicates that the GPU is well-matched to the CPU in terms of overall capability, but the CPU's 86th percentile ranking means it has headroom to drive higher frame rates if the GPU could keep up.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Counter-Strike 2?

A: Yes, but with compromises. The data shows 4K Low produces 143.4 FPS, 4K Medium produces 118.9 FPS, and 4K High produces 88.6 FPS. Only 4K Ultra falls below 70 FPS at 67.2 FPS, so 4K is playable with reduced settings.

Q: What is the best resolution for competitive play?

A: 1080p offers the highest frame rates across all presets. With Low settings, the system achieves 385.2 FPS, and even with Ultra settings, it maintains 184.3 FPS. This provides the most headroom for high refresh rate monitors.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29774. It sits 0.1% above the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE (29740) and 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (29682). It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS by 0.3% (29856) and the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H by 0.3% (29868).

Q: Is the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: The measured results indicate yes. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth supports all tested settings without indication of VRAM-related stuttering, though 4K Ultra may approach memory capacity limits.

Q: What is the performance gap between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, Low produces 250.3 FPS, while Ultra produces 123.9 FPS. This represents a 50.5% performance reduction when moving from Low to Ultra, which is a significant trade-off for visual quality.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 923rd out of 1632 tested combinations in Counter-Strike 2. This places it in the middle of the pack, reflecting its balanced but not top-tier component selection.

How This Combo Ranks

Among 1632 tested combinations for Counter-Strike 2, this pairing of the Ryzen 7 5800XT and RTX 4060 ranks 923rd. This position indicates that while the system delivers high frame rates in absolute terms, many other configurations produce even higher numbers. The CPU's 86th percentile ranking versus all CPUs suggests the processor is not the limiting factor in most scenarios. The GPU's 66th percentile ranking versus all GPUs is more modest, which explains why the combo ranks in the 56th percentile of all tested combos.

The rank relative to other combos is influenced by the fact that the RTX 4060's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Arc B580 with a delta of 0.7% and the AMD Radeon 760M with a delta of 0.8%, are close in performance. This means that swapping the GPU for a slightly stronger model could improve the combo's rank. Conversely, the CPU's nearest rivals are nearly identical in scoring, with deltas of 0.1% to 0.3%, so the CPU choice is less impactful on overall ranking.

The practical takeaway from the rank is that this system sits in a sweet spot for 1080p and 1440p high-refresh gaming but is not optimized for 4K. The data shows that at 1080p, the combo produces frame rates well above 200 FPS on most presets, which is excellent for competitive play. The 4K results, while playable, do not offer the same competitive advantage.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest performance. Low settings produce 385.2 FPS, Medium produces 318.4 FPS, High produces 234.3 FPS, and Ultra produces 184.3 FPS. These numbers indicate that even at Ultra settings, the system maintains frame rates suitable for 144Hz or 165Hz monitors, with the Low preset capable of driving 360Hz displays.

At 2560x1440, performance remains high but shows a clear step down. Low settings yield 250.3 FPS, Medium yields 207.9 FPS, High yields 158.3 FPS, and Ultra yields 123.9 FPS. The 1440p results are still competitive, with Medium and High presets comfortably exceeding 144 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. Low settings produce 143.4 FPS, Medium produces 118.9 FPS, High produces 88.6 FPS, and Ultra produces 67.2 FPS. The 4K results show a clear hierarchy, where only the Low preset exceeds 140 FPS, and the Ultra preset barely maintains playable frame rates.

Across all resolutions, the percentage difference between Low and Ultra is consistent. At 1080p, Ultra is 52.2% slower than Low. At 1440p, the gap is 50.5%. At 4K, the gap narrows to 53.1%. This consistency suggests the scaling between settings is well-balanced, with each preset tier providing a predictable performance cost.

Settings Recommendations

For competitive play, the Low preset at 1080p is the optimal choice, as it produces 385.2 FPS. This frame rate provides maximum responsiveness and minimizes input latency, which is critical for a fast-paced FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p, at 318.4 FPS, is also viable if slightly better visuals are desired without sacrificing much performance.

For a balanced experience at 1440p, the Medium preset at 207.9 FPS offers an excellent compromise between visual quality and speed. High at 1440p (158.3 FPS) is also acceptable for most high-refresh monitors, while Ultra at 1440p (123.9 FPS) is suitable for 120Hz displays but not for 144Hz or higher.

For 4K gaming, the Low preset at 143.4 FPS is the only configuration that provides competitive frame rates. Medium at 118.9 FPS is playable, and High at 88.6 FPS is acceptable for casual play. The Ultra preset at 67.2 FPS should be avoided for competitive purposes, as it falls below the 70 FPS threshold that many players consider the minimum for smooth gameplay.

The data suggests that the best experience per the measured rows is achieved by prioritizing resolution over settings. A 1440p Medium configuration delivers 207.9 FPS, which is smoother than a 4K High configuration at 88.6 FPS. For most players, 1440p Medium or High will provide the optimal balance of clarity and speed, with 1080p Low reserved for those seeking maximum competitive advantage.