Counter-Strike 2

The Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination ranks 1128th out of 1632 tested combos in Counter-Strike 2, placing it in the lower half of the database. This ranking reflects a pairing that is capable but not elite for a competitive FPS, where high refresh rates are often prioritized. The data shows that this combo is far more dependent on settings and resolution than on raw hardware limits, with the CPU and GPU each playing distinct roles in determining the final frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1128 out of 1632 places it in the 31st percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly two-thirds of tested combos deliver higher average frame rates in this title. This is not a top-tier esports setup, but the measured results indicate it is far from inadequate. The CPU, the Intel Core i5-12400F, holds a percentile rank of 77 against all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 19221 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-8700K, which scores 19210 with a delta of just 0.1%. This parity in synthetic tests suggests the processor is not a bottleneck in most scenarios.

The GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, has a percentile rank of 63 against all GPUs and an average benchmark score of 19774. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN, scores 19706 (0.3% behind), while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 scores 19680 (0.5% behind). These margins are negligible in real-world gaming, indicating that the RTX 2060 SUPER performs almost identically to its immediate competitors in the database. The combination’s overall rank in Counter-Strike 2 suggests that while it can push high frame rates, it does not consistently reach the 300+ FPS territory that competitive players often target, except at lower settings.

GPU Role

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a TU106 chip, manufactured on a 12 nm process at TSMC. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU’s base clock is 1470 MHz, with a boost clock of 1650 MHz, and its memory clock is 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). These specifications are moderate by modern standards, and the data shows that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and capacity are sufficient for Counter-Strike 2, which is not a particularly VRAM-hungry title at the tested settings.

The GPU’s performance in this game is heavily influenced by the chosen settings. At 3840x2160, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is stark: the average FPS drops from 120.3 to 58, a 52% reduction. This indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER’s compute capabilities—2176 shading units, 136 TMUs, and 64 ROPs—are taxed significantly at higher presets and resolutions. The card’s FP32 performance of 7.181 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s are adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but show clear limits at 4K Ultra. The GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is not a limiting factor here, as the frame rate drops are more attributable to shading and rasterization load than memory capacity.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo perform at 1080p compared to 1440p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from a Low preset score of 325 to an Ultra preset score of 155.2. At 2560x1440, the same settings yield 215.5 FPS (Low) and 104.6 FPS (Ultra). The data shows a 33-37% performance drop when moving from 1080p to 1440p across these presets.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in Counter-Strike 2?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score of 19221 is nearly identical to the GPU’s 19774, suggesting a balanced pairing. However, the GPU’s percentile rank of 63 is lower than the CPU’s 77, indicating that the graphics card is more likely to be the constraint, especially at higher resolutions and settings.

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 325, which occurs at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only result exceeding 300 FPS in the dataset, underscoring the need for lower presets to reach competitive refresh rates.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER scores 19774, which is 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN (19706), 0.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (19680), and 0.8% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 (19623). These deltas are within the margin of error for practical gaming performance.

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

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS is 74.4 on High settings and 58 on Ultra, both of which are playable but not ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Low preset at 4K achieves 120.3 FPS, which is acceptable for smoother gameplay.

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank in this game?

A: The combo ranks 1128th out of 1632 tested combinations in Counter-Strike 2, placing it in the lower 31% of all tested systems for this specific title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how this combo scales across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 325 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play. Medium settings reduce this to 268.3 FPS, and High settings further lower it to 198.7 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p yields 155.2 FPS, still smooth for most monitors but a significant drop from the Low preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 215.5 FPS, which remains high. Medium settings drop to 177.2 FPS, and High settings to 130.3 FPS. At this resolution, the Ultra preset averages 104.6 FPS, which is playable but below the threshold for 144Hz displays. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent, with roughly a 33% reduction in frame rate across all settings.

At 3840x2160, the performance gap becomes more pronounced. The Low preset averages 120.3 FPS, which is still smooth. Medium settings drop to 99.7 FPS, High to 74.4 FPS, and Ultra to 58 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 62.3 FPS, highlighting the GPU’s struggle with higher graphical fidelity at this resolution. The data shows that the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can maintain high frame rates, with 4K reserved for lower presets.

Settings Recommendations

For players seeking the best balance of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset at 1920x1080 is the recommended starting point, as it delivers an average of 268.3 FPS, which comfortably exceeds the refresh rate of most 240Hz monitors. This setting provides a solid visual experience without sacrificing the high frame rates that are crucial in Counter-Strike 2. If a player prioritizes maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p, with an average of 325 FPS, is the optimal choice, as it ensures the smoothest possible gameplay, though with reduced graphical detail.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset, averaging 177.2 FPS, is the most balanced option, offering a noticeable visual upgrade over 1080p while still supporting high refresh rates. The Low preset at 1440p, at 215.5 FPS, is better suited for those with 240Hz monitors but comes with a visual compromise. For 4K gaming, the Low preset, at 120.3 FPS, is the only setting that maintains a consistently smooth experience, while higher presets dip below 100 FPS, making them less ideal for fast-paced gameplay. The data suggests that this combo is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p with Medium or Low settings to fully leverage its capabilities in this title.