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Can the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) run Counter-Strike 2? (2026)

Not really
~17 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) is a entry-level card with 2GB of VRAM, and Counter-Strike 2 is a lightweight, high-frame-rate esports title. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 17 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 8 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p817
1440p510
4K36
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.

At 1080p expect around 17 FPS, at 1440p about 10 FPS, and at 4K roughly 6 FPS with optimized settings. The single biggest improvement is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality.

🎛 See the full best-settings guide for Counter-Strike 2 on the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU)

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Frequently asked

Can the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) run Counter-Strike 2?

Not really. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) averages about 17 FPS at 1080p in Counter-Strike 2.

What FPS does the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) get in Counter-Strike 2 at 1080p?

Around 17 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 8 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Counter-Strike 2 run better on the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU)?

Turn on FSR (Balanced) for the biggest free boost, keep ray tracing off, and lower the heaviest settings a notch. FrameCoach's full per-setting guide for this exact combo shows what each option costs.

FPS figures are estimates from a generalized model (hardware tier × game load × per-setting weights), not live benchmarks — real performance varies by scene, drivers and game version.