To show FPS in Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), there are several methods:
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Using the Developer Console:
- Enable the developer console in Settings > Game > Enable Developer Console (set to Yes).
- Open the console by pressing the tilde key (~).
- Type the command
cl_showfps 1
and press Enter. - The FPS counter will appear in the top-left corner of the screen.
- To hide it, type
cl_showfps 0
in the console.
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Using the Net Graph Command (advanced info with FPS, ping, etc.):
- Open the console and type
net_graph 1
. - This displays FPS and network information at the bottom right.
- To disable, type
net_graph 0
.
Note: Some sources mention Valve removed net_graph and recommend alternative commands likecq_netgraph 1
or using the Telemetry menu.
- Open the console and type
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Using Steam Overlay:
- Open Steam, go to Settings > In Game tab.
- Enable the "In-game FPS counter" and select the screen position.
- Optionally enable the high contrast color for better visibility.
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Using Graphics Card Software Overlays:
- NVIDIA users can enable FPS through GeForce Experience overlay (Alt+Z).
- AMD users can use Radeon ReLive overlays for FPS display.
Additionally, CS2 has a Telemetry menu in Settings > Game > Telemetry, where you can enable "Show FPS and Frame Time" for a cleaner FPS display without console commands. These methods allow players to monitor FPS for optimizing their gameplay experience in CS2.