Best CS2 graphics settings for FPS and visibility
Which graphics settings to use in CS2 to get more FPS and see enemies better. Every option explained.
The goal of CS2 graphics settings is high, stable FPS and good model visibility. Pretty visuals come second.
🔧 Recommended settings
Open Settings → Video → Advanced Video:
Boost Player Contrast: Enabled.
Wait for Vertical Sync: Disabled.
Multisampling Anti-Aliasing (MSAA): 2x or 4x. On a weak PC — None.
Shadow Quality: Medium or High — shadows help you spot enemies.
Model / Texture Detail: Low.
Texture Filtering Mode: Bilinear or Anisotropic 4x.
Shader Detail: Low.
Particle Detail: Low.
Ambient Occlusion: Disabled.
High Dynamic Range: Performance.
FidelityFX Super Resolution: Disabled (Highest Quality). Enable only on a very weak PC.
NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency: Enabled (on NVIDIA GPUs).
📌 Display
Display Mode: Fullscreen — lower latency.
Refresh Rate: the highest your monitor supports.
🎯 Key points
Do not set shadows to Low: in some spots you will stop seeing enemy shadows.
After changing settings, test FPS in a bot match during a fight, not in the menu.
⚠️ Tip
If FPS is still low, lower the resolution — it gives the biggest boost.