I'm building a gaming PC with the following specs and I'm curious about the performance I can expect while playing Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) at 1080p resolution:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 8500G (Zen 4, 6 cores / 12 threads, with integrated GPU, but I'll be using an RX 7600 instead)
- GPU: Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 8GB GDDR6
- RAM: XPG DDR5 16GB 5600MHz (likely a single 16GB stick)
- Storage: WD Blue SN5000 500GB NVMe SSD + 1TB HDD
- Motherboard: MSI B650M Gaming WiFi
I'd like to know how many frames per second I can realistically expect with this setup.
4 Answers
For CS2, with your setup, you can expect around 158 FPS at max quality on 1080p. This is pretty solid for competitive gaming! Just keep in mind performance can vary based on specific settings and updates to the game.
Honestly, it also really depends on the game and how well it’s optimized. For example, you’ll see lower FPS in more demanding games like Cyberpunk compared to lighter ones like Minecraft. But CS2 should run pretty smoothly!
Also, consider how much storage you really need. A 1TB HDD might not be necessary right now since you've got the 500GB SSD. Going for a 1TB SSD could be better, and you can always add an HDD later if you need more space.
Just a heads up, using a single 16GB RAM stick isn't the best for performance. Dual-channel (2x8GB) is usually recommended for better efficiency, but with DDR5, the impact might not be as noticeable as it was with DDR4. Still, it’s worth considering for future-proofing.
Yeah, the advantages of dual channel can be significant in some scenarios, but you're right about DDR5 being different! Just make sure your total RAM meets gaming needs.