Counter-Strike 2

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers extreme frame rates in Counter-Strike 2, with the data showing that this pairing is capable of turning even the most demanding 4K Ultra settings into a playable experience. The measured results reveal a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions but still possesses enough CPU headroom to push well beyond typical high-refresh-rate display limits at 1080p.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic, but the pattern reveals a clear shift in bottleneck. At 1080p High settings, the system produces 415.8 FPS. Moving to 1440p High reduces this to 278 FPS, a 33% decrease. Stepping up to 4K High yields 152.4 FPS, which is a further 45% drop from 1440p. This steep decline indicates that the graphics card is becoming the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases.

The scaling behavior is even more pronounced at Low settings. The system achieves 671.9 FPS at 1080p Low, which drops to 441.7 FPS at 1440p Low (a 34% reduction), and then to 249.5 FPS at 4K Low (a 44% reduction from 1440p). The fact that the percentage drops are so similar between High and Low settings at each resolution step suggests that the RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant constraint even when graphical load is reduced.

At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate falls to 118.8 FPS. This represents a 52% reduction from 4K High’s 152.4 FPS, showing that the jump from High to Ultra at 4K is particularly taxing. The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1440p and 1080p competitive play, where the frame rates comfortably exceed the refresh rates of most high-end monitors, while 4K remains viable but with diminishing returns.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 9 7900X brings substantial processing resources to Counter-Strike 2, a game known for its CPU sensitivity. With 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, the processor has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The 64 MB of shared L3 cache is particularly relevant for a game like Counter-Strike 2, which often relies on rapid access to frequently used data.

The CPU’s benchmark scores support its capability in this title. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 43695 and single-core score of 6168 indicate strong overall throughput. The single-thread performance is critical for Counter-Strike 2’s main game loop, and the 3DMark single-thread score of 1093 suggests the 7900X can feed frames quickly enough to avoid becoming a bottleneck at lower resolutions.

The data confirms this. At 1080p Low, where the GPU has the least work to do, the system still reaches 671.9 FPS. This high frame rate is only achievable with a CPU that can process game logic and issue draw calls at an extremely rapid pace. The passmark single-thread score of 4238 reinforces that the 7900X has the per-core strength needed for this scenario. The CPU’s performance percentile of 93 versus all CPUs places it well above the average, and its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i9-13980HX with a deltaPct of -0.8, are statistically similar in overall benchmark performance.

GPU Role

The RTX 4080 SUPER is the primary driver of visual fidelity in this configuration. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s, which is ample for the texture and geometry loads of Counter-Strike 2 at 4K. The GPU’s 10240 shading units and boost clock of 2550 MHz deliver the raw compute necessary for high frame rates at demanding settings.

The GPU’s benchmark results show it is a high-tier performer, with a percentile of 88 versus all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, which trails by a deltaPct of 0.2, indicating that the 4080 SUPER is only marginally ahead in general compute tasks. However, in Counter-Strike 2, the measured FPS data shows the GPU’s strengths are fully utilized.

The transition from Medium to Ultra settings at each resolution illustrates the GPU’s workload scaling. At 1440p, Medium produces 369.7 FPS, while Ultra drops to 211.8 FPS. At 4K, the same settings transition yields 206.6 FPS at Medium and 118.8 FPS at Ultra. This consistent halving of performance from Medium to Ultra demonstrates that the 4080 SUPER is handling an increasing shader and pixel load. The GPU’s FP32 compute of 52.22 TFLOPS gives it the headroom to maintain these high averages even at 4K High.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p High settings?

A: The system produces an average of 415.8 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings.

Q: How much faster is 1440p Low compared to 4K Low?

A: At 2560x1440 Low, the average is 441.7 FPS, while at 3840x2160 Low, it is 249.5 FPS, making the 1440p result 77% higher.

Q: Does this combo maintain playable frame rates at 4K Ultra?

A: Yes, the average at 4K Ultra is 118.8 FPS, which remains above the 100 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the CPU’s single-core benchmark score in Cinebench R23?

A: The Ryzen 9 7900X scores 6168 points in the Cinebench R23 single-core test.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 53610, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT’s score of 53489.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has a memory bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s from its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing of the Ryzen 9 7900X and RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 106th out of 1632 combos for Counter-Strike 2. This places it in the top 6.5% of all tested systems, which is a strong result given the game’s popularity and the wide range of hardware configurations tested.

The rank is consistent with the measured frame rates. A combo that can deliver 671.9 FPS at 1080p Low and 415.8 FPS at 1080p High is clearly near the top of the performance hierarchy. The CPU’s percentile of 93 and the GPU’s percentile of 88 both contribute to this high overall rank, though the game’s specific engine characteristics mean that the CPU’s single-thread performance is weighted heavily.

The nearest CPU rivals, such as the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 with a deltaPct of -0.1, show that the 7900X is not the absolute fastest processor available, but its combination with the 4080 SUPER still yields top-tier results in this title. The GPU’s nearest rival, the RX 6900 XT, is 0.2% behind in average score, but the 4080 SUPER’s advantage in Counter-Strike 2 appears more significant based on the measured FPS data, suggesting the game favors NVIDIA’s architecture.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 671.9 FPS. Medium settings reduce this to 557.1 FPS. High settings result in 415.8 FPS. Ultra settings yield 323.8 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a total reduction of 52%, with the most significant single drop occurring between Medium and High.

At 2560x1440, the averages remain very high. Low settings achieve 441.7 FPS. Medium settings produce 369.7 FPS. High settings result in 278 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 211.8 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at each setting level results in a consistent reduction of approximately 30-35%, indicating that the GPU is beginning to become the limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the performance is still respectable but noticeably lower. Low settings average 249.5 FPS. Medium settings achieve 206.6 FPS. High settings result in 152.4 FPS. Ultra settings produce 118.8 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is steeper than the drop from 1080p to 1440p, with reductions ranging from 44% at Low settings to 45% at High settings. This confirms that 4K resolution places a significantly heavier load on the RTX 4080 SUPER. The overall data shows a system that is exceptionally well-balanced for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K Ultra remaining playable but at a lower performance tier.