Counter-Strike System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Counter-Strike
Developer:
Valve
Publisher:
Valve
Release date:
1 November 2000 (24 years ago)
User score:
3.4 / 5 (1314 votes)
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Official Counter-Strike system requirements for PC

To run Counter-Strike, you'll need at least 96 MB of RAM. As for your CPU, an Pentium 4 1.80 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Pentium 4 1.80 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
16mb video card
Pass CPU:
500 mhz processor
Pass RAM:
96mb ram
File size:
no data
Operating system:
Windows XP
DirectX:
no data

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
32mb+ video card
Pass CPU:
800 mhz processor
Pass RAM:
128mb ram
File size:
no data
Operating system:
Windows XP
DirectX:
no data

Counter-Strike performance on your PC

Counter-Strike performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
minimum
Any
recommended
Any
30 fps @ low
1366×768
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080
60 fps @ epic
3840×2160

Your graphics card can run Counter-Strike at recommended settings according to Valve.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Counter-Strike FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (according to our approximations). FPS may vary depending on your operating system and other factors.

low settings / 768p
200−210
medium settings / 1080p
200−210
high settings / 1080p
200−210
ultra settings / 1080p
200−210
4K / 2160p
200−210

Counter-Strike performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
recommended
Pentium 4 1.80

Core i5-12400 is 174.0x faster than Pentium 4 1.80. Your CPU can run Counter-Strike at recommended settings according to Valve.

FAQ

When was Counter-Strike released?
Counter-Strike was released on 1 November 2000.
How much RAM do I need for Counter-Strike?
You need a minimum of 96 MB RAM for Counter-Strike. Yet, 128 MB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.

Community ratings

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3.4 1314 votes

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