How many graphics & performance commands are there in CS2?

There are 11 graphics & performance commands in CS2. 10 can be used in any game mode, and 1 require sv_cheats 1.

Which graphics & performance commands require sv_cheats?

1 of the 11 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.

11 commands 10 multiplayer safe 1 require sv_cheats

All Graphics & Performance Commands (11)

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: 1 sv_cheats

mat_queue_mode

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

Default: -1

cl_forcepreload

Force preload all assets at map load

Default: 0

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 Commands 15 ✛ Crosshair 18 👁️ Viewmodel & HUD 24 🖱️ Mouse & Sensitivity 7 🏃 Movement 16 📡 Radar & Minimap 6 🌐 Network & Connection 11 🔊 Audio & Sound 18 🔫 Weapon & Shooting 17 🎯 Practice & Training 31 🤖 Bot Commands 14 🖧 Server & Match 20 🎬 Demo & Recording 15 💬 Communication 11 🔧 Utility & Misc 16

Frequently Asked Questions

How many graphics & performance commands are there in CS2?: There are 11 graphics & performance commands in CS2. 10 can be used in any game mode, and 1 require sv_cheats 1.
Which graphics & performance commands require sv_cheats?: 1 of the 11 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.