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SageTweaks · FPS Cheat Sheet
Counter-Strike 2 video settings and Windows-side checks for frame-time stability and Sub-Tick responsiveness.
Expected effect varies by setup.
sagetweaks.com/fps-cheat-sheet/cs2 · Restart the game after applying settings.
Display Mode → Fullscreen
Not Windowed
Aspect Ratio → 16:9 (or 4:3 stretched if you prefer)
Resolution → Native or 1280×960 stretched
Boost Player Contrast → Enabled
Wait for Vertical Sync → Disabled
Multisampling AA → 2x or None
Global Shadow Quality → Low
Model / Texture Detail → Low
Texture Filtering → Bilinear
Shader Detail → Low
Particle Detail → Low
Ambient Occlusion → Disabled
High Dynamic Range → Quality (no FPS cost)
FidelityFX Super Resolution → Off (or Quality on weaker GPUs)
NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency → Enabled + Boost
Set in Steam → CS2 → Properties → Launch Options
-novid -high -tickrate 128
Optional: -nojoy -threads <your physical cores>
Enable Ultimate Performance power plan
Set cs2.exe priority to High via Task Manager
Disable Game Bar / DVR
Settings → Gaming → Captures
Cap FPS to ~95% of refresh rate
fps_max command in console
Disable mouse acceleration in Windows
Control Panel → Mouse → Pointer Options
Want a deeper walkthrough? Read the full CS2 FPS boost guide →