Counter-Strike 2

The data for Counter-Strike 2 with the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 reveals a system that scales predictably with resolution, but with some surprising bottlenecks at lower settings. The combination of an 8-core Zen 4 processor with a 40-series GPU produces a wide range of frame rates, from a sub-70 FPS experience at 4K Ultra to a blistering 383.4 FPS at 1080p Low. This analysis breaks down the measured results.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The transition from 1080p to 4K demonstrates a classic shift in system bottleneck. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 238.3 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops that to 159.9 FPS, a reduction of about 33%. The climb to 4K High further reduces performance to 90.3 FPS, which is roughly 44% lower than the 1440p result.

This scaling pattern is telling. The performance drop from 1440p to 4K is significantly steeper than from 1080p to 1440p, suggesting the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count rises. At 1080p, the CPU is likely doing more of the heavy lifting, which is why the frame rates are exceptionally high. The Ryzen 7 7700’s 5.30 GHz boost clock and 32 MB of shared L3 cache are well-suited to the fast-paced, CPU-sensitive nature of Counter-Strike 2.

Interestingly, the scaling is not linear across settings. At 4K, the gap between Low and Medium is 23.5 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 28.5 FPS. The largest jump is between High and Ultra, where the average FPS falls from 90.3 to 68.1, a 22.2 FPS difference. This indicates that the Ultra preset introduces effects that are particularly demanding on the RTX 4060’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus.

The data implies that for this specific combo, 1080p is the sweet spot for maximizing refresh rate, while 4K is viable but will require settings adjustments to stay above 100 FPS. The scaling pattern suggests that users targeting 4K should be mindful of the GPU’s limits, as the frame rate drops by more than half from 1080p Low to 4K Ultra.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 operates with a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with 3072 shading units. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus delivers 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. In Counter-Strike 2, these specifications translate to a GPU percentile rank of 66 against all tested GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 23181 places it very close to rivals.

The nearest rival data shows how tight the competition is. The RTX 4060’s average score is only 0.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6600M and 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti. Conversely, it is 0.7% ahead of the Intel Arc B580 and 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon 760M. These small deltas suggest that in synthetic benchmarks, the 4060 is essentially neck-and-neck with a wide range of hardware, but in actual gameplay, the measured FPS shows its true character.

Looking at the measured results, the GPU’s role becomes clearer at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the combo only manages 68.1 FPS, which is likely a direct result of the 8 GB VRAM capacity being stressed by high-resolution textures. The 17 Gbps effective memory speed helps, but the 128-bit bus is a limiting factor for bandwidth-heavy scenarios. The gap between 4K Medium (118.8 FPS) and 4K High (90.3 FPS) shows that the GPU is sensitive to texture quality and shadow details typical of the High preset.

The GPU’s FP32 performance of 15.11 TFLOPS is respectable, but Counter-Strike 2’s engine seems to favor the CPU in many scenarios. This is evident from the 1080p Low result of 383.4 FPS, which is a massive jump from the 4K Low result of 142.3 FPS. The data suggests that the RTX 4060 is more than capable at lower resolutions, but its 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus become apparent constraints at 4K, particularly with the Ultra preset.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on Zen 4 architecture, fabricated on a 5 nm process. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz can boost up to 5.30 GHz, and it features a 32 MB shared L3 cache. The CPU’s benchmark scores are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29302 and a single-core score of 4136. It holds a percentile rank of 91 against all CPUs, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of processors.

In terms of its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 7700’s average benchmark score of 40468 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H, which is only 0.1% slower. It is 0.5% faster than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 and 1.2% faster than the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T. However, the Intel Core i9-13905H is 0.6% faster. These negligible differences mean that in CPU-bound scenarios, the 7700 will perform similarly to these mobile and desktop parts.

For Counter-Strike 2, the CPU’s role is likely dominant at lower resolutions. The jump from 1080p High (238.3 FPS) to 1080p Low (383.4 FPS) is a 145.1 FPS difference, which is substantial. This indicates that the game’s logic and draw calls are heavily dependent on single-thread performance, where the 7700’s 5.30 GHz boost clock shines. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1049 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4136 corroborate this strength.

The 8-core configuration also helps with background tasks and game engine threads. The data shows that the CPU does not bottleneck the GPU at 1080p, as frame rates exceed 300 FPS on Medium settings. However, at 4K, the CPU’s advantage is less relevant, as the GPU becomes the primary constraint. The 7700’s 65 W TDP and DDR5 memory support contribute to its efficiency, but the measured FPS suggests it is the unsung hero of this combo at high refresh rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the results are exceptional. Low settings yield 383.4 FPS, Medium drops to 315.2 FPS, High further reduces to 238.3 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 186.4 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra represents a 51.4% performance hit, which is significant but still leaves the system well above 144 Hz refresh rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the expected decline. Low settings produce 255 FPS, Medium reaches 208.8 FPS, High hits 159.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 120.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 134.1 FPS, which is a 52.6% reduction. This resolution is likely the ideal balance for this combo, offering high refresh rates with better visual fidelity than 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high refresh rates but remains playable. Low settings deliver 142.3 FPS, Medium drops to 118.8 FPS, High falls to 90.3 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 68.1 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 74.2 FPS, which is a 52.1% reduction. Notably, the 4K Low result is still higher than the 1080p Ultra result of 186.4 FPS, highlighting the GPU’s capability at lower settings.

The most striking observation is the 1080p Low result of 383.4 FPS, which is over 2.5 times higher than the 4K Ultra result. This indicates that the combo is extremely capable for competitive play at 1080p, but less suited for 4K gaming with maximum settings. The data also shows a consistent pattern: the difference between Medium and High is often larger than between Low and Medium, suggesting that the High preset introduces more demanding visual effects.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 914th out of 1632 tested combos in Counter-Strike 2. This places it in the middle of the pack, which is surprising given the high frame rates measured. The rank is likely influenced by the fact that many other combos include more powerful GPUs or CPUs, even if their price-to-performance is worse.

The percentile ranking versus all CPUs (91st) and GPUs (66th) suggests a mismatch. The CPU is well above average, while the GPU is closer to the median. This imbalance explains the 914th rank; the system is not a top-tier contender for the absolute highest frame rates, but it is far from the bottom. The data implies that the GPU holds the combo back from a higher rank, as the CPU is capable of feeding more frames than the RTX 4060 can render at 4K.

Comparing to the nearest rival combos is not possible directly from the data, but the individual component rankings provide context. The CPU’s 0.1% delta to the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H suggests that swapping the 7700 for that chip would yield negligible gains. Similarly, the GPU’s 0.6% delta to the AMD Radeon RX 6600M means that a different GPU would not drastically change the overall rank unless it has more VRAM or bandwidth.

The 914th rank out of 1632 means there are 718 combos that perform worse, which is a substantial portion. For a mid-range GPU paired with a high-end CPU, this rank is reasonable. The data indicates that the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can compete with higher-ranked systems, rather than 4K, where its GPU limitations are exposed.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p, the High preset at 238.3 FPS is the best balance, as it provides excellent visual quality while still delivering frame rates well above 240 Hz. The Ultra preset at 186.4 FPS is also viable, but the 51.9 FPS drop from High may not justify the visual improvements for competitive play. The Low preset at 383.4 FPS is excessive for most monitors, which typically cap at 360 Hz.

At 1440p, the Medium preset at 208.8 FPS is the recommended choice. It offers a significant boost over High’s 159.9 FPS while maintaining good visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 120.9 FPS is just above 120 Hz, which is playable but may not be smooth enough for fast-paced FPS action. The Low preset at 255 FPS is ideal for competitive players with 240 Hz monitors, but the visual trade-offs are noticeable.

For 4K, the Low preset at 142.3 FPS is the only option that provides a high refresh rate experience. The Medium preset at 118.8 FPS is acceptable for 120 Hz displays, but the High preset at 90.3 FPS and Ultra at 68.1 FPS are better suited for slower-paced games. The data suggests that 4K gaming with this combo requires sacrificing visual quality to maintain playable frame rates.

In summary, the best experience per the measured rows is 1080p High for most users, 1440p Medium for a balance of quality and speed, and 4K Low for those who prioritize resolution over detail. The Ultra preset is only recommended at 1080p, where the frame rate remains above 180 FPS.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 383.4 at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to the Intel Arc B580 in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 23181, which is 0.7% higher than the Intel Arc B580’s score of 23021.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7700 faster than the Intel Core i9-13905H?

A: No, the Intel Core i9-13905H has an average score of 40712, which is 0.6% higher than the Ryzen 7 7700’s score of 40468.

Q: What is the frame rate at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 159.9.

Q: Does the combo achieve above 60 FPS at 4K Ultra?

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 68.1, which is above 60 FPS.

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

A: The combo ranks 914th out of 1632 tested combos in Counter-Strike 2.