CS2 system requirements: will it run on my PC?
The official minimum requirements for Counter-Strike 2 and what you actually need for comfortable high-FPS play.
Before installing CS2, check whether your computer can handle it. Official requirements are the minimum to launch, not to play comfortably.
📌 Official minimum requirements
OS: Windows 10 (64-bit).
CPU: 4 hardware threads, Intel Core i5 750 or better.
RAM: 8 GB.
GPU: 1 GB of VRAM or more, DirectX 11 and Shader Model 5.0 support.
Storage: about 85 GB.
🎯 What you need to play comfortably
CPU: a modern 6-core or better — CS2 depends heavily on the CPU.
RAM: 16 GB in dual-channel mode.
GPU: a mid-range gaming card from recent generations for stable 144+ FPS.
Storage: an SSD — fewer stutters and faster map loading.
🔧 How to check your PC specs
Press Win + R, type
dxdiagand press Enter — it lists your CPU, memory and GPU.Or open Task Manager → Performance.
⚠️ Keep in mind
At minimum specs the game will launch but FPS will be low. On a weak PC, use the tips from the low-end PC FPS guide.