Counter-Strike: Source System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Counter-Strike: Source
Developer:
Valve
Publisher:
Valve
Release date:
7 October 2004 (20 years ago)
User score:
4.1 / 5 (568 votes)
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Official Counter-Strike: Source system requirements for PC

To run Counter-Strike: Source, you'll need at least 256 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 2.4 GHz or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
DirectX 7 level graphics card
Pass CPU:
1.2 GHz Processor
Pass RAM:
256MB RAM
File size:
no data
Operating system:
Windows 2000/XP
DirectX:
DirectX 7

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
DirectX 9 level graphics card
Pass CPU:
2.4 GHz Processor
Pass RAM:
512MB RAM
File size:
no data
Operating system:
Windows 2000/XP
DirectX:
DirectX 9

Counter-Strike: Source performance on your PC

Counter-Strike: Source 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
640×480
60 fps @ high
1024×768

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

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Counter-Strike: Source 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 / 480p
280−290
high settings / 768p
280−290

Counter-Strike: Source performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400

Core i5-12400 is 152.3x faster than Pentium 4 2.4 GHz. Your CPU can run Counter-Strike: Source at recommended settings according to Valve.

FAQ

When was Counter-Strike: Source released?
Counter-Strike: Source was released on 7 October 2004.
How much RAM do I need for Counter-Strike: Source?
You need a minimum of 256 MB RAM for Counter-Strike: Source. Yet, 512 MB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.

Community ratings

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4.1 568 votes

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