The transition from Global Offensive to Counter-Strike 2 marked the end of the DX9 era for Valve. The new Source 2 engine introduces physically based rendering and dynamic smoke that interacts with lighting, significantly changing the performance profile. While CS:GO was light on the GPU, CS2 requires a competent card to handle these effects without stuttering. It remains CPU-heavy at competitive settings, where the 'sub-tick' server architecture demands strong single-thread performance. CPUs with large L3 caches, like AMD's X3D line, offer a major advantage. 8GB of RAM is now the absolute minimum, though more is recommended to avoid hitches.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, frame rates range from 46 to 52 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 38 to 52 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 25 to 52 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 136% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2070) for Counter-Strike 2. The 3015Ce is 18% below minimum CPU requirement.
The 3015Ce sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1689. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 46 FPS, equivalent to 0.03 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.031 fps/$ | 0.031 fps/$ | 0.031 fps/$ | 0.027 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.031 fps/$ | 0.031 fps/$ | 0.030 fps/$ | 0.022 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.031 fps/$ | 0.024 fps/$ | 0.020 fps/$ | 0.015 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p low, the 3015Ce sets the ceiling at about 52 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 700 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 93% (FPS gap: 648 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your 3015Ce is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 93% | CPU Limits GPU 91% | CPU Limits GPU 90% | CPU Limits GPU 90% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 92% | CPU Limits GPU 90% | CPU Limits GPU 89% | CPU Limits GPU 90% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 88% | CPU Limits GPU 90% | CPU Limits GPU 90% | CPU Limits GPU 91% |
We estimate the maximum FPS the processor can sustain and the maximum FPS the graphics card can sustain in each setting, then compare those limits directly.
Limit Factor formula: (stronger - weaker) / stronger. Example: if CPU ceiling is 200 FPS and GPU ceiling is 140 FPS, then GPU limits CPU by 30%.
CPU Limits GPU means the processor ceiling is lower. GPU Limits CPU means the graphics ceiling is lower. Balanced means the FPS ceilings are close enough that the gap is negligible.
A component can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU97% - 100% <> GPU5% - 21% <> | CPU95% - 99% <> GPU17% - 43% <> | CPU95% - 99% <> GPU19% - 46% <> | CPU94% - 99% <> GPU20% - 50% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU88% - 100% <> GPU26% - 47% <> | CPU83% - 97% <> GPU61% - 77% <> | CPU77% - 95% <> GPU73% - 88% <> | CPU74% - 96% <> GPU76% - 95% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU61% - 81% <> GPU37% - 88% <> | CPU57% - 78% <> GPU85% - 88% <> | CPU46% - 69% <> GPU85% - 93% <> | CPU33% - 52% <> GPU85% - 95% <> |
The 3015Ce + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 33% and 100% and GPU utilization between 5% and 95%. 3015Ce reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 28% at 1080p to 82% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 97% to 60%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 90% usage (85-95%), while the 3015Ce stays at 42% (33-52%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 97% and GPU 28%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 89% and GPU 68%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 60% and GPU 82%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
4K (Ultra HD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 58% (46-69%) and GPU 89% (85-93%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while 3015Ce remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the 3015Ce and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.
Understanding Hardware Utilization: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. They describe hardware load, but they do not directly tell you which component sets the FPS ceiling.
Important: a CPU or GPU can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. Two processors can both show 40% usage and still deliver very different frame rates, depending on per-core speed, cache, engine threading, driver overhead, and frame preparation efficiency.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
See how your processor and graphics card compare against the game official minimum and recommended system specs. The placement of your hardware is calculated using relative synthetic performance scores to help you gauge overall playability.
Your hardware is below minimum requirements. CPU is the limiting factor (18% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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The 3015Ce and GeForce RTX 4090 will struggle to run Counter-Strike 2 at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 46 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1689 ($40 CPU + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Ryzen 9 7845HX is a great upgrade option (Rank #1 for value).
For Counter-Strike 2, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The 3015Ce is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 has extra headroom that a faster processor could take advantage of. This is especially noticeable at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
Counter-Strike 2 does not currently support Frame Generation technologies like DLSS 3 or FSR 3. Your performance is based entirely on native rendering. If the game adds support in a future update, newer GPUs will benefit the most.
Counter-Strike 2 requires at minimum a Core i5 750 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 660 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 85 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7-9700K and GeForce RTX 2070 with 16 GB RAM. Your hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.
These Counter-Strike 2 FPS results are not arbitrary numbers. They come from calculations informed by thousands of real gaming benchmarks, and the typical accuracy range is around 10% to 15%. That makes them far more useful than generic FPS calculators that simply invent values without a benchmark foundation. Actual in-game performance can still vary with drivers, updates, RAM configuration, cooling, and the exact scene being rendered.
Performance estimates are based on synthetic benchmarks and hardware capabilities.
Results may vary based on drivers, OS, and background processes.
