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: Set to Low . High shadows heavily drain GPU resources.
Key features and recommendations from the 2022 guide include: CSGO 2022: Boost FPS & Fix FPS Drops And Lag On...
To optimize the game from startup, right-click CS:GO in your Steam library, select , and enter these into the Launch Options : -novid : Skips the intro video to save time. -high : Prioritizes the game process for your CPU. : Set to Low
-nod3d9ex : Reduces memory usage and allows for faster alt-tabbing. Setting these to low is essential for stability: right-click CS:GO in your Steam library
: Lowering this (e.g., to 1280x720 or 4:3 stretched) is the most impactful way to gain FPS.