fps_max
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Command Details
400Syntax
fps_max 400How to Use
Open the developer console by pressing the tilde key ~. If it does not open, enable it in Settings → Game → Enable Developer Console.
Type fps_max 400 into the console and press Enter.
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%).
| Value | Players | Share |
|---|---|---|
0 (unlimited) | 282 | 70% |
999 | 33 | 8% |
500 | 25 | 6% |
400 | 19 | 5% |
600 | 12 | 3% |
| Other values | 31 | 8% |
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 →
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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.