2012 · Action, Shooter
Counter-Strike 2 System Requirements
Also known as CS2
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System requirements
| Specification | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows® 10 |
| Processor | 4 hardware CPU threads - Intel® Core™ i5 750 or higher |
| Graphics | Video card must be 1 GB or more and should be a DirectX 11-compatible with support for Shader Model 5.0 |
| Memory | 8 GB |
| Storage | 85 GB |
| DirectX | 11 |
Requirements taken from the Steam store page on 2026-09-07.Valve only publishes minimum requirements for Counter-Strike 2.
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Common questions
What are the CS2 system requirements?
CS2 is the short name players use for Counter-Strike 2. Minimum: 4 hardware CPU threads - Intel® Core™ i5 750 or higher, Video card must be 1 GB or more and should be a DirectX 11-compatible with support for Shader Model 5.0 and 8 GB of RAM. The full minimum and recommended specs are on this page.
What are the minimum requirements for Counter-Strike 2?
4 hardware CPU threads - Intel® Core™ i5 750 or higher or equivalent, Video card must be 1 GB or more and should be a DirectX 11-compatible with support for Shader Model 5.0, 8 GB of RAM and 85 GB of free space on Windows® 10.
How do I check whether my PC can run Counter-Strike 2?
Use the check on this page. It reads your graphics card, CPU threads and memory from the browser and shows the preset, resolution and expected frame rate — no download and no sign-up.
What frame rate should I aim for in Counter-Strike 2?
144 fps. This is a competitive title where frame rate matters more than image quality, so lower the preset before you lower the resolution.