Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

The data for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive with the Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 represents a top-tier configuration, achieving a combo rank of 92 out of 1605 tested combinations. The benchmark results show a system that delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, positioning it in the 94.3rd percentile of all combos tested for this game. The measured FPS data indicates that the pairing of this Raptor Lake processor with the Blackwell architecture GPU creates a platform where the game's performance is consistently above 300 FPS even at maximum settings in 4K, with the ceiling extending well beyond 1200 FPS at lower settings in 1080p.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-14600KF compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600K?

A: The Core i5-14600KF has an average benchmark score of 49367, which is 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600K's score of 49166. This indicates that the two processors deliver statistically identical performance, with the KF variant being essentially the same chip without integrated graphics.

Q: What is the performance delta between the RTX 5080 and the Intel Arc A570M?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 has an average benchmark score of 59188, which is 1.6% higher than the Intel Arc A570M's score of 58239. The RTX 5080 also sits 2.5% ahead of the Intel Arc A580 and 2.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5500X in average benchmark scores.

Q: What is the best measured FPS result for this combo in the data?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 1207.4, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only measured result that exceeds the 1200 FPS threshold, demonstrating the extreme headroom this combination has at lower graphical loads.

Q: How does the combo rank within the entire benchmark database for this game?

A: The combo is ranked 92nd out of 1605 total tested combinations. This places it in the top 5.7% of all tested systems for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, confirming that this is a high-end configuration in the context of this specific title.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers an average of 832.4 FPS, while the Ultra preset produces an average of 525.9 FPS. This represents a difference of 306.5 FPS between the two extreme presets, showing a performance scaling of roughly 58.3% from Ultra to Low.

Q: Does the GPU have enough memory bandwidth for this game?

A: The RTX 5080 features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Given that the game's measured FPS scales consistently with resolution and settings, the memory subsystem appears more than sufficient for CS:GO's requirements.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the dominant component in this gaming configuration, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC. The GPU operates with a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2617 MHz, with memory running at 1875 MHz or 30 Gbps effective. This translates to a memory bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s across a 256-bit bus, paired with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory. The sheer volume of shading units and tensor cores contributes to the GPU's 89th percentile ranking against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 59188.

In the context of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, the GPU's role becomes evident in the scaling patterns across the measured FPS data. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 1207.4 FPS, which is 2.46 times higher than the 491.1 FPS recorded at 3840x2160 with Low settings. This indicates that the GPU is not the primary bottleneck at lower resolutions, where the CPU's single-threaded performance and memory latency play a more significant role. However, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 308.8, showing that the GPU's rendering load becomes more substantial at higher pixel counts and graphical fidelity.

The GPU's raw compute capabilities, including 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s, allow it to push frame rates that far exceed typical display refresh rates. The data shows that even the most demanding tested scenario, 4K Ultra, maintains an average above 300 FPS. This suggests that for CS:GO, the RTX 5080 is operating well within its comfort zone, likely limited more by the game engine's frame pacing and CPU interaction than by the GPU's throughput limits. The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM is ample for this title, which was released in 2012 and does not require the memory capacities that modern AAA games demand.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 achieves a rank of 92 out of 1605 tested combos in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. This places the system in the top 5.7% of all configurations tested for this game, which is a strong indicator of its overall performance ceiling. The rank reflects the synergy between the 14-core, 20-thread CPU with a 5.30 GHz boost clock and the GPU's 10752 shading units, both of which contribute to the high frame rates observed.

In terms of the individual component standings, the CPU ranks in the 93rd percentile against all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 49367. This is 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600K and 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, while being 0.5% behind the AMD EPYC 4345P. The GPU, meanwhile, sits in the 89th percentile against all GPUs with an average score of 59188. The deltaPct values from the nearest rivals show that the RTX 5080 is 1.6% ahead of the Intel Arc A570M and 2.5% ahead of the Intel Arc A580, but 1.9% behind the Intel Arc Pro A60.

The combination of a 93rd percentile CPU and an 89th percentile GPU does not automatically guarantee a 94.3rd percentile game ranking, yet the data shows this is the case. This suggests that CS:GO is particularly responsive to the strengths of this pairing. The game is known for being CPU-bound at high frame rates, and the Core i5-14600KF's strong single-core performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4643, likely plays a critical role. The GPU's massive headroom, demonstrated by the 4K Ultra result of 308.8 FPS, ensures that it never becomes the limiting factor in lower resolution scenarios.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on the optimal settings for this combo, depending on the user's display capabilities and performance goals. At 1920x1080, all settings presets deliver frame rates well above 700 FPS, with Low at 1207.4 FPS, Medium at 1026.5 FPS, High at 888 FPS, and Ultra at 759.8 FPS. For competitive play where maximum frame rate is paramount, the Low preset offers the highest headroom, but even the Ultra preset at 759.8 FPS exceeds the refresh rate of any consumer display currently available.

At 2560x1440, the pattern remains similar but with a more pronounced gap between presets. Low settings produce 832.4 FPS, while Ultra drops to 525.9 FPS. The medium preset at 708.1 FPS and High at 611.7 FPS both remain far above the 240 Hz refresh rate that many competitive gamers use. The data suggests that for 1440p users, the High preset provides an excellent balance, delivering 611.7 FPS while likely offering better visual clarity over Low settings.

For 3840x2160, the performance becomes more constrained relative to lower resolutions but remains exceptionally high. Low settings achieve 491.1 FPS, Medium 420 FPS, High 360.3 FPS, and Ultra 308.8 FPS. All four presets remain above the 300 FPS threshold at 4K, meaning users with high-refresh-rate 4K monitors can still take full advantage of their displays. The Ultra preset at 308.8 FPS is the only measured result below 310 FPS, but it still provides a smooth experience. Given that the visual differences between High and Ultra in CS:GO are typically minimal, the High preset at 360.3 FPS offers the best experience for 4K users seeking a balance between fidelity and maximum frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo spans three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive view of performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the results show a clear hierarchy: Low settings produce an average of 1207.4 FPS, which is the single highest result in the entire dataset. Medium settings follow at 1026.5 FPS, then High at 888 FPS, and finally Ultra at 759.8 FPS. The scaling from Ultra to Low at 1080p represents a 58.9% increase in frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the same relative ordering holds with slightly lower absolute values. Low settings achieve 832.4 FPS, while Medium delivers 708.1 FPS and High produces 611.7 FPS. Ultra settings at this resolution yield 525.9 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p results in a performance drop of approximately 31.1% for Low settings (from 1207.4 to 832.4 FPS), while Ultra settings see a 30.8% reduction (from 759.8 to 525.9 FPS). This consistent scaling indicates that the performance penalty for increasing resolution is relatively uniform across settings presets.

At 3840x2160, the results continue to decline but remain remarkably high. Low settings produce 491.1 FPS, Medium 420 FPS, High 360.3 FPS, and Ultra 308.8 FPS. The jump from 1440p to 4K results in a 41.0% reduction for Low settings (832.4 to 491.1 FPS) and a 41.3% reduction for Ultra settings (525.9 to 308.8 FPS). Across all resolutions, the gap between Low and Ultra settings remains relatively consistent, ranging from 447.6 FPS at 1080p to 182.3 FPS at 4K. The data shows that the system maintains a minimum average of 308.8 FPS even in the most demanding tested configuration, indicating that this combo has no trouble maintaining competitive frame rates in CS:GO under any circumstances.