fps_max

🖥️ Graphics & PerformanceMultiplayer Safe

Command Details

DescriptionMaximum framerate cap (0 = unlimited)
Default Value400
sv_cheatsNot required

Syntax

fps_max 400

How to Use

1

Open the developer console by pressing the tilde key ~. If it does not open, enable it in Settings → Game → Enable Developer Console.

2

Type fps_max 400 into the console and press Enter.

3

Maximum framerate cap (0 = unlimited). This command works in all game modes including competitive. The default value is 400. Browse the full CS2 console command list, or bake this one into a config with the autoexec generator, bind generator or practice config generator.

What Pros Use

The most common fps_max among pros is 0 (unlimited), used by 282 of 402 players (70%).

ValuePlayersShare
0 (unlimited)28270%
999338%
500256%
400195%
600123%
Other values318%

Examples: donk 600, s1mple 0 (unlimited), ZywOo 400, NiKo 400, m0NESY 999

Based on 402 of 1,011 pro configs tracked by CSDB, last checked 21 Sept 2026. Players without a recorded value are left out of the percentages. Browse every pro player's settings →

Frequently Asked Questions

What does fps_max do in CS2?
Maximum framerate cap (0 = unlimited)
What is the default value for fps_max?
The default value for fps_max is 400. You can reset it to this value at any time by typing "fps_max 400" in the console.
Does fps_max require sv_cheats?
No, fps_max does not require sv_cheats. You can use it freely in any game mode, including competitive matchmaking and official Valve servers.
Can I use fps_max in competitive?
Yes, fps_max works in competitive matchmaking and all other game modes. It is a client-side command that does not require sv_cheats.