Yes. The scanner is open-source, runs entirely on your machine, and only reads hardware info — it cannot modify, install, or delete anything. The JSON output contains no personal data, just component specs and temperatures.

Does it need internet?

The scanner itself works offline and saves results to your Desktop. You only need internet to upload the JSON file to our dashboard for analysis.

What Windows versions are supported?

Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64-bit). The scanner uses WMI and standard Windows APIs. It must be run as Administrator to access detailed hardware info like temperatures and BIOS settings.

How accurate is the analysis?

The analysis engine references your exact hardware specs, current drivers, BIOS settings, and temperatures against a database of 176+ CPUs and GPUs with 15+ detection rules. You get specific, actionable recommendations for your exact build — not generic advice.

ESTIMATED FPS · ULTRA SETTINGS

Best GPU for Counter-Strike 2 in 2026

Graphics cards ranked by estimated average FPS in Counter-Strike 2 at Ultra settings, from our benchmark database. Numbers are estimates to guide a buying decision, not exact benchmarks.

🎯 Smooth 1440p

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

Cheapest card that clears 60 FPS at 1440p Ultra.

⚡ High-refresh 1080p

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

Cheapest card that clears 144 FPS at 1080p Ultra.

👑 Max settings

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

The fastest card for this game, period.

GPUs ranked for Counter-Strike 2

GPU	1080p	1440p	Price
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090	630	454	$2,199
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090	561	404	$1,799
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080	472	340	$1,099
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	420	303	$949
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX	408	294	$849
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti	397	286	$849
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080	397	286	$899
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER	354	255	$749
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070	334	240	$629
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT	334	240	$699

FPS is estimated from each GPU's benchmark score relative to Counter-Strike 2's measured performance, scaled by resolution. Real numbers vary with your CPU, RAM, drivers, and in-game scene. Some links are affiliate links.

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