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 (1300 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 Celeron E3300 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Celeron E3300 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
Celeron E3300

Core i5-12400 is 24.4x faster than Celeron E3300. 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.

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