Ropz: CS2 Runs poorly on any CPUs except AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

*Pro Counter‑Strike 2 Gamer Says Game Runs “Like *” on Anything Other Than AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D — Custom Demo FPS Dips Below 200 Even on High‑End AMD CPUs

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Competitive Counter‑Strike 2 (CS2) players are sounding the alarm over severe frame rate instability that seems to plague all but the most powerful CPUs. Esports pro ropz took to X (formerly Twitter) to express frustration, stating that CS2 performs poorly—“like **”—on anything other than the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D. He emphasized that this issue becomes especially pronounced in 20-slot deathmatch servers or intense 5v5 matches, where even top-tier Intel chips see frame rates dip below 200 FPS. 

Ropz invited fellow players to test a particularly demanding CS2 replay. Reports were disheartening: users with Ryzen 7 9800X3D or Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPUs noted FPS drops under 200. For instance:

Arklyn, on a 9800X3D paired with an RTX 4070, saw FPS start around 600 and plunge to 170 during heavy combat.

Badhan, with a 9950X3D and RTX 5080 rig, experienced dips down to 163 FPS.

Another player, using a 7800X3D + RTX 3080, running nearly all settings on low at 1280×960, saw FPS drop to 135. 

These issues appear to be worst‑case scenarios, more likely in tournament‑level stress rather than in casual play. Nonetheless, they spotlight serious performance volatility in CS2, even with AMD’s best gaming CPUs. 

Community Voices & Reddit Insights

Feedback from the broader CS2 and hardware communities reinforces the concerns about optimization and stability:

“I have a 9800X3D and the game still performs garbage… If you play on DM with 8+ people the FPS goes under 200 fps on a 9800X3D!”
— MarsupialSea9514

“On the AMD side it seems the game likes the v‑cache in the X3D series.”
— from GamersNexus discussion 

“The avg fps are more than fine but the lows make the game feel really sluggish.”
— Discussing Ryzen 7 9800X3D performance 

“Their test does not show real game performance. the avg fps are more than fine but the lows make the game feel really sluggish.” 

These voices underscore a common sentiment: while average FPS may seem impressive, low‑percentile drops and stuttering can harm the gameplay experience, particularly in fast‑paced competitive environments.

Additional Benchmarks & Context

• WePC’s testing of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D showed a staggering average of ≈601 FPS and a 99th‑percentile of ≈211 FPS in CS2. 

• This clearly demonstrates the CPU’s potential—but the real issue, as many players note, lies in frame rate consistency and stability under load.