Pro Counter-Strike 2 gamer says game runs like 'a**' on anything other than AMD's Ryzen 9800X3D — custom demo of the game runs at under 200 FPS even on on AMD's best gaming CPUs

Renowned CS esports player ropz criticized Counter-Strike 2 for severe frame rate problems, noting that only AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D can run the game smoothly for tournament play. Even on Intel's latest CPUs, frame rates can drop below 200 FPS in intense game scenarios. Other users with powerful AMD CPUs and GPUs reported similarly poor frame rates in a demo replay. While these extreme drops may not always occur, they highlight CS2's performance issues, especially in demanding gameplay situations. Valve is working on performance patches, but the game still struggles in high-stress multiplayer matches.