Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 866 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 939 fps | 763 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 913 fps | 742 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 863 fps | 701 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 983 fps | 786 fps | 639 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 888 fps | 710 fps | 577 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 951 fps | 761 fps | 609 fps | 495 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 690 fps | 552 fps | 441 fps | 359 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 959 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 932 fps | 758 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 799 fps | 649 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 880 fps | 704 fps | 572 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 856 fps | 685 fps | 557 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 809 fps | 647 fps | 526 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 922 fps | 737 fps | 590 fps | 479 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 832 fps | 666 fps | 533 fps | 433 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 714 fps | 571 fps | 457 fps | 371 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 517 fps | 414 fps | 331 fps | 269 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 852 fps | 693 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 989 fps | 792 fps | 643 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 888 fps | 710 fps | 577 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 837 fps | 670 fps | 544 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 983 fps | 786 fps | 629 fps | 511 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 777 fps | 622 fps | 497 fps | 404 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 666 fps | 533 fps | 426 fps | 346 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 587 fps | 469 fps | 375 fps | 305 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 571 fps | 457 fps | 365 fps | 297 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 539 fps | 431 fps | 345 fps | 280 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 492 fps | 393 fps | 315 fps | 256 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 444 fps | 355 fps | 284 fps | 231 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 381 fps | 304 fps | 244 fps | 198 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 276 fps | 221 fps | 177 fps | 143 fps |
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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, released in 2012, is a free-to-play team-based action shooter that has defined competitive gaming for over a decade. The game expands on the classic Counter-Strike formula with new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes while maintaining the tactical gameplay that made the series legendary. With an 82/100 rating, CS: GO remains one of the most played shooters worldwide.
CS: GO is highly accessible and runs well on modest hardware, making it an excellent benchmark title for older or budget systems. You'll achieve high FPS on integrated graphics or entry-level GPUs, though serious competitive players target 240+ FPS on mid-range cards like the GTX 1660 or RTX 3060. The game scales well across graphics settings, so even older hardware can deliver smooth performance at lower resolutions and reduced detail levels.
If you enjoy competitive team shooters with deep strategic gameplay, CS: GO is absolutely worth playing given its free price and strong community. The low performance requirements mean nearly any modern PC can run it, making it accessible whether you're benchmarking hardware or simply looking for engaging multiplayer action.
Performance profile
August 2012 release. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.
Action titles like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive reward high framerates for visual clarity during combat. A mid-range modern GPU at 1440p 60–120 FPS is the practical sweet spot; VRR (G-Sync/FreeSync) smooths out drops during heavy effects.
Extremely light — Counter-Strike: Global Offensive runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.
