
How to Check FPS in CS:GO - Simple Step-by-Step Guide
To check your FPS (Frames Per Second) in CS:GO, you have several reliable methods. I'll show you the fastest and most effective ways to monitor your frame rate while playing.
Using the Console Command: 1. Enable the developer console by going to Game Settings > Game > Enable Developer Console 2. Press the tilde key (~) to open the console 3. Type "net_graph 1" and press Enter 4. Your FPS will now display in the bottom right corner
Using the Built-in FPS Counter: 1. Open Steam 2. Click on Steam in the top-left corner 3. Select Settings 4. Choose In-Game from the left menu 5. Find "In-game FPS counter" and select your preferred corner 6. Launch CS:GO and your FPS will be visible in the selected corner
Adding FPS Command to Launch Options: 1. Right-click CS:GO in your Steam library 2. Select Properties 3. Click on Launch Options 4. Add "+cl_showfps 1" (without quotes) 5. Close the window and start the game
For the most detailed FPS information: 1. Open console with (~) 2. Type "cl_showfps 1" 3. This shows more detailed FPS stats including variations
To hide the FPS display:
- Type "net_graph 0" in console to disable the net graph
- Type "cl_showfps 0" to disable the FPS counter
- Or disable the Steam overlay FPS counter in Steam settings
Pro tip: If you want to benchmark your FPS: 1. Enable console 2. Type "fps_max 0" to remove FPS limit 3. Use "benchmark" command to run a detailed performance test
Remember that your FPS can vary depending on map, player count, and graphic settings. For competitive play, maintaining a stable FPS above 144 is recommended if you have a high refresh rate monitor.
These methods work for all versions of CS:GO and don't require any third-party software or modifications to your game files.