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Can I run Counter-Strike 2?
Counter-Strike 2's publisher doesn't name a specific graphics card model (see the official list below). The cheapest card at the UK shops we track that meets our 1080p High estimate is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10 (PcNova).
Estimates, not benchmarks. We map the publisher's minimum / recommended specs onto SpecPrice's performance scores (GPU: RTX 4060 = 100; CPU: Ryzen 5 7600X = 100). This game publishes a minimum spec only, so higher presets are extrapolated: treat them as rough. Prices , UK shops only.
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Counter-Strike 2 official PC requirements
| Tier | Graphics | Processor | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum 1080p Low | Video card must be 1 GB or more and should be a DirectX 11-compatible with support for Shader Model 5.0 | 4 hardware CPU threads - Intel® Core™ i5 750 or higher | 8 GB |
| Recommended | No official recommended spec published; we estimate it from the minimum (treat higher presets as rough). | ||
Steam lists a minimum only and names no graphics card ("1 GB, DirectX 11, Shader Model 5.0"); we treat that as GTX 750 Ti class.
Source: Steam store page (official requirements, appdetails API, region gb), fetched 2026-10-17.
What you need at each setting
At 1080p High, Counter-Strike 2 needs a GPU score of about 40: the 48th most demanding of the 59 games we cover. Games with the closest GPU and CPU needs: Destiny 2, Warframe, Lies of P, Red Dead Redemption 2.
| Target | GPU score needed | CPU score needed | Cheapest GPU that meets it | Cheapest CPU that meets it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p Low (minimum) | ~16 1 GB VRAM | ~15 8 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
| 1080p High | ~40 2 GB VRAM | ~24 8 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
| 1440p High | ~64 8 GB VRAM | ~24 8 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
| 4K High | ~108 12 GB VRAM | ~24 8 GB RAM | RX 9060 XT 16GB £392.62 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
Cheapest GPUs for Counter-Strike 2 at 1080p High
Cheapest GPUs at 1440p High
FAQ
What are the minimum PC requirements for Counter-Strike 2?
Video card must be 1 GB or more and should be a DirectX 11-compatible with support for Shader Model 5.0; 4 hardware CPU threads - Intel® Core™ i5 750 or higher; 8 GB RAM (official, from Steam store page (official requirements).
What is the cheapest graphics card that runs Counter-Strike 2?
For the minimum spec (1080p Low), the cheapest card we price at UK shops is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10, which also meets 1080p High. Older or entry cards we don't price can also meet the minimum: see the official list above.
What GPU do I need for Counter-Strike 2 at 1440p?
About 64 on our GPU score (RTX 4060 = 100) with 8 GB of VRAM for 1440p High. Cheapest that meets it at UK shops: RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10.
How much RAM does Counter-Strike 2 need?
8 GB for High settings, per the publisher.
More
How it works: method and limits. Prices: cheapest current new listing per model at AWD-IT, Box, GamingKit, Laptops Direct, Novatech, PCHUB.UK, PcNova, Scan.