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Here are the detailed PC System Requirements for Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) categorized by targeted performance levels.
Minimum System Requirements (60 FPS - 1080p Low)
These official minimum hardware requirements ensure the game runs stably without crashing.
| Component | Minimum Requirement |
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-750 or higher (At least 4 hardware CPU threads) |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580 (VRAM min. 1 GB, DirectX 11 compatible) |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 85 GB available space (SSD strongly recommended) |
Recommended System Requirements (144 FPS+ - Competitive Play)
Recommended setup to play smoothly on 144Hz monitors with competitive medium graphic settings.
| Component | Recommended Specs |
| OS | Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-12400F / AMD Ryzen 5 5600 |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB RAM (Dual Channel) |
| Graphics (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT |
| DirectX | Version 11 / 12 |
| Storage | 85 GB NVMe SSD |
Esports / Pro Competitive Specs (240 FPS+ to 360 FPS+)
Optimized for competitive players utilizing 240Hz/360Hz high-refresh-rate monitors to guarantee maximum framerates without micro-stutters during heavy smoke or grenade explosions.
| Component | Esports Pro Specs |
| OS | Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor (CPU) | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D / Intel Core i7-14700K |
| Memory (RAM) | 32 GB DDR5 (3600 MHz+) |
| Graphics (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT |
| Storage | 1 TB NVMe SSD Gen 4 |
