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Can the NVIDIA GeForce MX130 (laptop) run Counter-Strike 2? (2026)

⚠️ Barely — only with upscaling and low settings

~35 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA GeForce MX130 (laptop) 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 35 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 15 FPS with everything on High.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	15	35
1440p	9	21
4K	5	12

🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.

At 1080p expect around 35 FPS, at 1440p about 21 FPS, and at 4K roughly 12 FPS with optimized settings. The single biggest improvement is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality.

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA GeForce MX130 (laptop) run Counter-Strike 2?

Barely — only with upscaling and low settings. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GeForce MX130 (laptop) averages about 35 FPS at 1080p in Counter-Strike 2.

What FPS does the NVIDIA GeForce MX130 (laptop) get in Counter-Strike 2 at 1080p?

Around 35 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 15 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Counter-Strike 2 run better on the NVIDIA GeForce MX130 (laptop)?

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.