How to Show FPS in CS2: Console Commands Guide

It’s important to keep track of your CS2 FPS so you can improve your game’s performance and stop any stuttering and lag issues. We’re going to show you how to show FPS in CS2, so you can figure out where exactly you’re having the worst performance problems, so you can adjust your Counter-Strike video settings accordingly.

Why is FPS important in CS2?

A high framerate in Counter-Strike increases the smoothness of the gameplay, and makes the game feel far more responsive to play. This can lead to you having better reaction times and getting more kills on the server. There’s a reason all the pros play at the highest CS2 FPS possible.

CS2 FPS Command

There are a few different ways to show FPS in CS2. For many players, the easiest solution is to use a CS2 FPS command using the in-game developer console. To do this, follow these steps:

• Open the in-game settings, and head to the Game tab. Make sure the Enable Developer Console option is selected “Yes.”
• Open the CS2 command console using the Tilde key (~).
• Type “cl_showfps 1” and press enter. This is the command to show FPS in CS2.

Your frame rate will appear in-game on the left of your screen in big red writing, as shown below. This is especially useful if you’re trying to diagnose specific causes of FPS loss in CS2.

The CS2 FPS command isn’t exactly subtle, and can be distracting for many players. To turn it off, simply re-open the console and enter “cl_showfps 0.”

You used to be able to show FPS in CS:GO using the net_graph command, but this was removed in the move to CS2. It never returned, and isn’t expected to, either.

How to see FPS in CS2 via Steam

If you want to show FPS in CS2 in a way that’s a little more low-key, you can do it via Steam.

• Open your Steam settings and head down to the In Game tab.
• Find the setting “Show performance monitor” and select a location for it to appear on your screen.
• If you want, you can set a toggle key for this CS2 FPS counter via the “Toggle performance monitor key(s)” setting.
• You can also use the “Performance detail level” setting to show even more details beyond just showing CS2 FPS.

If done correctly, you can see CS2 FPS in the corner of your screen. It will be a small white number, and can be quite difficult to see if you’re not paying attention. But for a passive way to see FPS in CS2, this is perfect.

Show FPS in CS2 via NVIDIA or AMD Software

Depending on the manufacturer of your graphics card, there are multiple pieces of software you can use to show FPS in CS2.

How to see FPS in CS2 (NVIDIA App)

If you own an NVIDIA graphics card, you can show CS2 FPS via the NVIDIA App. This replaced the NVIDIA GeForce Experience software a while ago.

• Open the NVIDIA App. Under the Settings tab, find the “NVIDIA overlay” setting, and make sure it’s turned on.
• Open CS2 and press Alt + Z. This should open the in-game overlay. You can press this again to turn it off.
• If you can’t see your CS2 FPS in the top-right corner of your screen, press Alt + R. This will toggle the counter on and off.

How to show FPS in CS2 (AMD Adrenalin)

If your GPU is made by AMD, then you’ll need to use AMD Adrenalin to see your CS2 FPS via external software.

• Open Radeon ReLive with Alt + R.
• Press Alt + Z to open the Sidebar Overlay.
• Open the Performance tab and ensure FPS monitoring is enabled.

That’s all the ways you can show framerate in Counter-Strike 2. What works for you may not work for other players, so you should test out each method to determine which one is your personal favorite.