cs2_video.txt / launch options
Steam → CS2 → Properties → Launch Options
-novid -high -nojoy -fullscreen
Skips intro and joystick polling; set fps_max to your panel refresh.
Counter-Strike 2 best settings
Competitive · 20 device profiles · Windows & Linux
Linux / Steam DeckPlayableNative Linux
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Recommended settings by device
Values follow the selected target and operating system. Open a row to see every in-game setting.
| Device | Resolution | Preset | FSR / DLSS | Target FPS | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laptop | |||||
| Entry Level LaptopNVIDIA RTX 5050 Laptop (8 GB) | 1920x1080 | Medium | Off | 240–360 | Details → |
| Standard Gaming LaptopNVIDIA RTX 5060 Laptop (8 GB) | 1920x1080 | High | Off | 360–480 | Details → |
| High-End LaptopNVIDIA RTX 5070 Laptop (8 GB) | 1920x1080 | High | Off | 360–480 | Details → |
| Elite LaptopNVIDIA RTX 5090 Laptop (24 GB) | 1920x1080 | Ultra | Off | 400+ | Details → |
| Desktop | |||||
| Budget DesktopNVIDIA RTX 3060 (12 GB) | 1920x1080 | Medium | Off | 240–360 | Details → |
| Gaming DesktopNVIDIA RTX 4070 (12 GB) | 1920x1080 | High | Off | 360–480 | Details → |
| Elite DesktopNVIDIA RTX 4090 (24 GB) | 1920x1080 | Ultra | Off | 400+ | Details → |
| Office PCIntel UHD / AMD Vega 8 | 1920x1080 | Low | Performance | 90–140 | Details → |
| Desktop RTX 5070NVIDIA RTX 5070 (12 GB) | 1920x1080 | High | Off | 360–480 | Details → |
| Desktop RX 9070 XTAMD Radeon RX 9070 XT (16 GB) | 1920x1080 | High | Off | 360–480 | Details → |
| Elite RTX 5090NVIDIA RTX 5090 (32 GB) | 1920x1080 | Ultra | Off | 400+ | Details → |
| Handheld | |||||
| Steam Deck / HandheldAMD RDNA 2 (8 CU) | 1280x800 | Low | Balanced | 60–90 | Details → |
| Steam Deck OLEDAMD RDNA 2 (8 CU) | 1280x800 | Low | Balanced | 60–90 | Details → |
| ASUS ROG Ally XAMD RDNA 3 (12 CU) | 1920x1080 | Low | Balanced | 60–90 | Details → |
| Lenovo Legion GoAMD RDNA 3 (12 CU) | 2560x1600 | Low | Balanced | 60–90 | Details → |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+Intel Arc 140V | 1920x1200 | Low | Balanced | 60–90 | Details → |
| AYANEO 2SAMD Radeon 780M | 1920x1200 | Low | Balanced | 60–90 | Details → |
| GPD Win 4AMD Radeon 780M | 1920x1080 | Low | Balanced | 60–90 | Details → |
| ROG Xbox Ally XAMD RDNA 3.5 (12 CU) | 1920x1080 | Low | Balanced | 60–90 | Details → |
| Lenovo Legion Go 2AMD RDNA 3.5 (12 CU) | 2560x1600 | Low | Balanced | 60–90 | Details → |
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Launch options
Reference device: Gaming Desktop. Build your exact line in the optimizer.
WindowsSteam → Properties → Launch Options
-novid -high -threads 16 +fps_max 0 -nojoy -fullscreen
LinuxSteam → Properties → Launch Options · Proton / GameMode
PROTON_ENABLE_NVAPI=1 gamemoderun %command% -novid -high -threads 16 +fps_max 0 -nojoy -fullscreen
Notes: In competitive play, 1080p + low shadows is the best balance for clarity and consistent FPS. Paste into Steam → CS2 → Properties → Launch Options.
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