How many graphics & performance commands are there in CS2?

There are 10 graphics & performance commands in CS2. 9 can be used in any game mode, and 1 require sv_cheats 1.

Which graphics & performance commands require sv_cheats?

1 of the 10 graphics & performance commands require sv_cheats 1. These are only usable in private servers or offline practice mode and are blocked in competitive matchmaking.

How do I use graphics & performance commands in CS2?

Open the developer console by pressing the tilde key (~). If it does not open, enable it in Settings > Game > Enable Developer Console. Then type the command and press Enter. You can add these commands to your autoexec.cfg for them to run automatically on launch.

How do I save console commands permanently?

Create an autoexec.cfg file in your CS2 cfg folder (Steam/steamapps/common/Counter-Strike Global Offensive/game/csgo/cfg/) and add your commands there. End the file with host_writeconfig. These commands run automatically every time CS2 launches.

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Graphics & Performance Commands

Optimize visual settings and FPS performance. See the full CS2 console command list, or build a config with the autoexec generator, bind generator and practice config generator.

10 commands9 multiplayer safe1 require sv_cheats

All Graphics & Performance Commands (10)

fps_max

Maximum framerate cap (0 = unlimited)

Default: 400

fps_max_ui

Maximum framerate in menus/UI

Default: 120

r_dynamic

Enable dynamic lighting (0=off for FPS boost)

Default: 1

r_drawtracers_firstperson

Show bullet tracers in first person (0=off)

Default: 1

r_drawparticles

Draw particle effects

Default: 1sv_cheats

mat_queue_mode

Material threading mode (-1=auto, 0=sync, 2=multi-core)

Default: -1

mat_disable_bloom

Disable bloom/glow effects

Default: 0

engine_low_latency_sleep_after_client_tick

Reduce input latency by sleeping after client tick

Default: true

cl_animate_player_models

Animate player models in menus

Default: 1

r_fullscreen_gamma

Fullscreen gamma value

Default: 2.2

Other Command Categories

⭐Essential Commands15 ✛Crosshair18 👁️Viewmodel & HUD26 🖱️Mouse & Sensitivity7 🏃Movement16 📡Radar & Minimap6 🌐Network & Connection11 🔊Audio & Sound18 🔫Weapon & Shooting17 🎯Practice & Training31 🤖Bot Commands14 🖧Server & Match20 🎬Demo & Recording15 💬Communication11 🔧Utility & Misc16

Frequently Asked Questions

How many graphics & performance commands are there in CS2?: There are 10 graphics & performance commands in CS2. 9 can be used in any game mode, and 1 require sv_cheats 1.
Which graphics & performance commands require sv_cheats?: 1 of the 10 graphics & performance commands require sv_cheats 1. These are only usable in private servers or offline practice mode and are blocked in competitive matchmaking.
How do I use graphics & performance commands in CS2?: Open the developer console by pressing the tilde key (~). If it does not open, enable it in Settings > Game > Enable Developer Console. Then type the command and press Enter. You can add these commands to your autoexec.cfg for them to run automatically on launch.
How do I save console commands permanently?: Create an autoexec.cfg file in your CS2 cfg folder (Steam/steamapps/common/Counter-Strike Global Offensive/game/csgo/cfg/) and add your commands there. End the file with host_writeconfig. These commands run automatically every time CS2 launches.