Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2 is a competitive FPS that rewards high frame rates, and the measured data for the Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 shows a system capable of delivering them across the board. The data set covers four quality presets at three resolutions, providing a clear picture of how this hardware scales. The i5-13400F, with a 20 MB L3 cache and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, demonstrates strong single-thread performance critical for this title, while the RTX 4060’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides sufficient bandwidth for the game’s demands. The combination ranks 927th out of 1632 tested combos in this game, placing it in the upper half of all tested systems. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data to offer a precise guide on what to expect at each resolution and settings level.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 237.2 at 1920x1080 with High settings.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields an average of 252.7 FPS, while Ultra produces 120.9 FPS. This represents a 131.8 FPS difference, making Low roughly 109% faster than Ultra in this resolution.

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

A: Yes, the data shows the lowest average FPS at 3840x2160 is 68.8 FPS on the Ultra preset. The High preset at this resolution averages 89.3 FPS, indicating the system remains viable for 4K play.

Q: What is the best-performing settings preset at 1920x1080?

A: The Low preset achieves the highest average FPS at 382.8 at 1920x1080. The Medium preset follows with 315.3 FPS, and High is next with 237.2 FPS, with Ultra at 186.3 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D?

A: The i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25236, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365. The deltaPct is -0.5, indicating the i5-13400F is 0.5% behind its rival in average synthetic benchmark scores.

Q: What is the percentile ranking for the RTX 4060 among all GPUs?

A: The RTX 4060 is in the 66th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23181. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, scores 23321, a 0.6% difference.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060’s role in Counter-Strike 2 is defined by its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and a memory clock of 2125 MHz, which translates to 17 Gbps effective. This configuration provides a memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s over a 128-bit bus. The benchmark results for the GPU show a PassMark G3D score of 19545 and a PassMark GPU Compute score of 9213, indicating solid raw performance. The GPU’s 3072 shading units and 48 ROPs are responsible for pixel output, and its 24 RT cores handle ray tracing workloads, though this game’s primary load is on standard rasterization.

The data indicates that the GPU becomes a more significant factor as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the difference between the Low and Ultra presets is 196.5 FPS (382.8 vs. 186.3), which shows the CPU has ample headroom. However, at 3840x2160, the gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 73.3 FPS (142.1 vs. 68.8), suggesting the GPU’s fill rate and bandwidth are being more heavily taxed. The RTX 4060’s 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and its texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s are the key specs that handle the increasing pixel count at higher resolutions.

The GPU’s performance relative to its peers is competitive, as it sits just 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6600M and 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti in average benchmark scores. At 1080p, the CPU is the primary bottleneck, given the exceptionally high frame rates. The GPU’s VRAM capacity of 8 GB is not a limiting factor in the measured data, as the game’s requirements are met even at 4K Ultra. The frame rates at 4K, though lower, remain above 60 FPS on all presets, showing the GPU’s capability in this title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear trend of decreasing performance as resolution increases, which is expected for a GPU-bound workload. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 with High settings, the average FPS drops from 237.2 to 158.1, a reduction of 79.1 FPS. This indicates a significant load shift onto the GPU. The trend continues to 3840x2160, where the average FPS falls to 89.3 with High settings. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is a drop of 68.8 FPS, showing that the RTX 4060 is handling the pixel count increase, but with diminishing returns.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets. With Low settings, the FPS drops from 382.8 at 1080p to 252.7 at 1440p, and then to 142.1 at 4K. This demonstrates that even at the lowest settings, the GPU’s workload increases substantially with resolution. The Medium preset shows a similar pattern: 315.3 FPS at 1080p, 209.1 FPS at 1440p, and 117.2 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset follows the same curve, with 186.3 FPS at 1080p, 120.9 FPS at 1440p, and 68.8 FPS at 4K.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is the limiting component. The i5-13400F’s single-thread performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3004, is strong, but the frame rates above 300 FPS on lower presets indicate a CPU ceiling. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, as the frame rates across all presets are tightly grouped, with only a 73.3 FPS difference between Low and Ultra. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is more dramatic than from 1080p to 1440p, confirming that the GPU’s memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s is a limiting factor at higher pixel densities.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all presets. The Low preset averages 382.8 FPS, which is the highest score in the entire data set. Medium settings reduce the average to 315.3 FPS, while High settings produce 237.2 FPS. The Ultra preset, which applies the most demanding visual effects, still maintains an average of 186.3 FPS. This range shows that the i5-13400F provides enough processing power to keep frame rates high, with the GPU not being a limiting factor at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows more variation. The Low preset averages 252.7 FPS, a drop of 130.1 FPS from 1080p. Medium settings yield 209.1 FPS, and High settings average 158.1 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p produces 120.9 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent, with a roughly 33-35% decrease in FPS across all presets, indicating a balanced load on the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the system’s capabilities are tested more thoroughly. The Low preset averages 142.1 FPS, which is a significant drop from the 252.7 FPS at 1440p. Medium settings average 117.2 FPS, while High settings produce 89.3 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 68.8 FPS, which is the lowest score in the data set. This shows that the RTX 4060 can handle 4K gaming in Counter-Strike 2, but the frame rates are closer to the 60 FPS boundary, especially on higher presets. The data shows a clear hierarchy: Low > Medium > High > Ultra at every resolution, with the gaps between presets widening at lower resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

For players seeking the highest possible frame rates at 1920x1080, the Low preset is the clear choice, delivering 382.8 FPS on average. This is ideal for competitive play where every millisecond counts. However, the Medium preset offers a more balanced experience, with 315.3 FPS and presumably better visual quality. Given that the High preset still achieves 237.2 FPS, it is a viable option for those who prefer better graphics without sacrificing much performance. The Ultra preset at 186.3 FPS is the most visually demanding, but it still provides a smooth experience for most monitors.

At 2560x1440, the recommendation shifts based on the user’s refresh rate. For 144Hz displays, the Low preset at 252.7 FPS is sufficient, but the Medium preset at 209.1 FPS is a strong alternative that balances visuals and speed. The High preset at 158.1 FPS is still above 144 FPS, making it a solid choice for high-refresh monitors. The Ultra preset at 120.9 FPS is best for those with 120Hz displays or who prioritize image quality over raw frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the data shows that the Low preset at 142.1 FPS is the best option for maintaining high frame rates, as it clears the 144 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at 117.2 FPS is suitable for 120Hz displays, while the High preset at 89.3 FPS is ideal for 90Hz or 60Hz monitors. The Ultra preset at 68.8 FPS is the only setting that dips below 70 FPS, making it suitable for 60Hz display users who want the best visual fidelity. Overall, the Medium preset offers the best balance of performance and visual quality across all resolutions, as it provides a significant FPS boost over High while maintaining a playable frame rate even at 4K.