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Can I run Counter-Strike 2?

Counter-Strike 2 (2023) is an action game and a very light game for a PC. It even runs on integrated graphics, so most laptops and office PCs can play it.

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Counter-Strike 2 (Steam store picture)
Picture: Steam store, © Counter-Strike 2 publisher

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Counter-Strike 2 system requirements

Minimum
OSWindows 10
Processor4 hardware CPU threads - Intel Core i5 750 or higher
Memory8 GB RAM
GraphicsVideo card must be 1 GB or more and should be a DirectX 11-compatible with support for Shader Model 5.0
Storage85 GB available space

The game's Steam page lists only the minimum requirements.

Source: the official Counter-Strike 2 Steam page, checked October 2026.

Which PC runs Counter-Strike 2?

To play it you need at least integrated graphics (Intel UHD / Iris Xe) or any graphics card, an Intel Core i5-4460 class processor and 8 GB of RAM.

Graphics card: minimum

  • Intel UHD / Iris Xe (integrated)
  • GeForce GT 1030
  • GeForce GTX 750 Ti

Processor: minimum

  • Intel Core i5-4460
  • AMD Ryzen 5 1600
  • Intel Core i3-10100

How common PCs do: GTX 1650 + Core i5-8400 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; RTX 3060 + Ryzen 5 5600 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; Laptop with integrated graphics + 8 GB: 100%, high settings.

Parts with the same speed (and newer, faster ones) work too. Laptop versions of a graphics card are usually a little slower.

PC builds for Counter-Strike 2

Parts from our product guides: the lowest of each that reaches the game's recommended specs. Prices change every day, so Amazon shows today's price.

Recommended build

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Counter-Strike 2: questions

What are the minimum system requirements for Counter-Strike 2?
Minimum: OS Windows 10; processor 4 hardware CPU threads - Intel Core i5 750 or higher; 8 GB RAM; graphics Video card must be 1 GB or more and should be a DirectX 11-compatible with support for Shader Model 5.0; 85 GB available space.
What graphics card do I need for Counter-Strike 2?
At least a Intel UHD / Iris Xe (integrated), GeForce GT 1030, GeForce GTX 750 Ti or a card of the same speed for the minimum settings.
Can a GTX 1650 run Counter-Strike 2?
Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches the minimum graphics and the recommended graphics too. A whole PC with a GTX 1650, a Core i5-8400 and 16 GB of RAM gets 100% in our checker (high settings).
Can Counter-Strike 2 run without a graphics card (integrated graphics)?
Yes. The minimum graphics are integrated graphics level, so a laptop or PC without a graphics card can run it, usually on low to medium settings.
Is 8 GB of RAM enough for Counter-Strike 2?
Yes. 8 GB meets the minimum memory for Counter-Strike 2.
How much storage does Counter-Strike 2 need?
Counter-Strike 2 needs 85 GB of free space. An SSD is a good idea for faster loading.

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