CS:GO console commands and launch options to boost FPS in 2023

FPS (frames per second) is the main indicator that shows how smoothly and realistically the picture changes in the game. The higher the value, the better the picture will be and therefore the more enjoyable the gameplay will be. Also, the FPS is often used to indicate how cool your personal computer is.

In CS:GO the FPS also plays an important role, because high FPS makes the gameplay smoother and reportedly saves nerves. In general, this figure is important for any competitive game where the main focus is on reaction speed and concentration.

In this article we want to talk about console commands and CS:GO startup options to help increase FPS and enjoy the gameplay. Also, don't forget to check out our previous content: CS:GO console commands of the year 2023 and CS:GO launching options to play comfortably in 2023.

CS:GO console commands for FPS boost

Below is a list of console commands with explanations that will help increase the frame rate in CS:GO.

• fps_max "value" is a parameter used to limit frames per second. It is recommended to set the value equal to the Hz indicator of your monitor.
• r_dynamic 0 - switches off the rudiment called "dynamic lighting" which can be distracting to players and overloads the system.
• r_drawparticles 0 - disables motion particles, reduces animation of gunshots, water splashing and many other things which also affects computer performance.
• r_drawtracers_firstperson 0 - disables tracing of bullets when firing.
• cl_disable_ragdolls 1 - removes some physics elements from CS:GO, which also cause system overload.
• dsp_slow_cpu 1 - decreases slightly audio quality in game which will give additional performance boost.
• mat_disable_bloom 1 - turns off bloom effect.
• func_break_max_pieces 0 - removes unnecessary parts from the game, such as Short Boost on mapx, splinters, chips and other small parts.
• mat_queue_mode 2 - enables CS:GO with multiple CPU cores.
• muzzleflash_light 0 - disables dynamic flash light.
• r_eyemove 0 - disables models eyes movement.
• r_eyegloss 0 - removes glitter from characters' eyes.

Recommend to read:

• CSGO unlimited time command – increased time for warm-ups and training;
• CSGO WallHack command – have fun seeing through walls;
• CSGO aimbot command – always hit the target.

CS:GO startup options to boost FPS

Next, we will offer a list of startup options that will also help increase the frames per second in CS:GO.

• -threads "value" - sets the correct number of CPU cores to be used by CS:GO.
• -high - Prioritizes CS:GO over other processes on your computer, thus redistributing power.
• -heapsize "value" -set the desired amount of RAM to be used to play CS:GO.
• -refresh "value" -Sets the value to be the same as your monitor's refresh rate.
• -freq "value" - Like the previous setting, it will set the same value as your monitor's refresh rate.
• -novid - skips the opening screen saver.
• -noaafonts - disables font anti-aliasing.
• +violence_hblood 0 - disables all blood.
• -nojoy - disables support for game controllers, freeing up RAM.
• -r_emulate_gl - enables OpenGL emulation in Windows (helps increase FPS on older systems).
• -forcenovsync - disables vertical sync.
• -softparticlesdefaultoff - improves particle rendering.
• -limitvsconst -limits the number of vertex shaders.
• +cl_forcepreload - forces the game to load all textures and files before accessing the server.

Try experimenting with different settings. At a minimum, not every setting will dramatically increase framerate in CS:GO. Also, some launch parameters have a positive effect on different types of video cards, which is also important to consider when looking for the best combination.