Counter-Strike 2 is a competitive shooter. In games like this, there is nothing worse than losing a duel because the FPS suddenly drops or the internet lags. Luckily, CS2 has built-in performance indicators. The CS.MONEY blog explains what statistics are available, what they mean, and how to derive vars in CS2.
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How to enable netgraph in CS2?
In Counter-Strike 2 there are no three lines of information that you normally get with the net_graph console command in CS:GO. Instead, the game has telemetry that you can enable in the settings. In the current version of CS2 there is no net_graph and you cannot derive a var in CS2, because that value does not exist in the game.
There are currently two ways to check your connection and server behavior:
- use the console command cl_showfps 3;
- enable telemetry display in settings.
To enable netgraph in CS2, open the game, go to Settings, then the Game tab, and finally the last section: Telemetry. For complete control, enable them all and set them to always display. FPS, ping, jitter graphs must be active and always visible.
What do the statistics mean?
If everything is enabled, you will see four rows of statistics and two graphs on the screen. Let’s break down each value. The first line shows the worst frame time: the number tells you how long it took to render the latest frame. Next to it, separated by a hyphen, you will see the current frames per second.
Frametime is an important statistic. If it’s under 15 ms, everything is fine: the image is smooth and the game feels responsive. If the frame time jumps to 40 ms, 50 ms, or higher, microfreezes and intermittent visuals are likely to occur.
Below that are missed ticks and lost packets, and also jitter, which is basically ping spikes. Missed ticks and lost packets are displayed in two lines. The top row shows the packet value from the server to the client, and the bottom row shows the reverse direction.
If graph jitter is enabled, the graph is much clearer. They draw the ping spikes as lines. There is also a red “ceiling” at 20 ms. If the spike exceeds this limit, there is a network problem. Under normal conditions the graph rarely even reaches 10 ms.
Showing data with cl_showfps
In addition to these graphs, you can also display game status info with the console command cl_showfps 3. With these values you will see server statistics on the screen; with cl_showfps 1 you will only see your computer’s FPS.
cl_showfps 3 helps you track server performance. Usually the values there are measured in a few milliseconds. If the number is in the tens instead of single digits, the server is having trouble. You can also see the problem in the top right corner. Red messages about server processing problems are another sign that the server is not keeping up.
How to find problems in CS2 using telemetry?
With all statistics enabled, you can find out what went wrong. There are three main problems:
- high frame time or low FPS;
- constantly spiking jitter or high ping;
- many packets are lost or ticks are missed.
Let’s take a look at each problem and where it comes from, and how to fix it.
High frame time
If telemetry shows high frame times (from 20 ms) it means the PC can’t render frames fast enough or is doing so inconsistently. There are many causes and many solutions. Luckily we already wrote about how to increase FPS in CS2. Follow the guide to learn all the ways to improve gaming performance.
Jitter spikes
Ping plays a big role in how responsive the game is. The lower the ping, the faster the server and client exchange data. Simply put, with a low ping, the server receives your commands faster. For smooth gaming, you want a ping under 50 ms. With a ping of up to 100 ms you can still play, but it’s not ideal. Above 100 ms, the game becomes difficult: too much time passes between your actions and the server’s reaction.
Jitter shows how much the ping changes. If the jitter on the graph is above 20 ms, it is bad. The connection is unstable and the game feels unresponsive.
You can try some simple steps to fix both problems:
- First, don’t play on Wi-Fi. Use a wired (Ethernet) connection directly to the PC; no wireless;
- second, stop background downloads and reduce other downloads;
- third, make sure your router and PC network card are working and have the latest firmware/drivers.
If nothing helps, contact your ISP and work with their support team.
Package lost
Missing packets or missed ticks cause a feeling of “bad registration”. This is also a network issue and the three steps above often help with this as well. Apart from that, packet loss can also be caused by a damaged Ethernet cable. It’s a good idea to replace the cable just in case.
If Counter-Strike 2 lags, you can find the cause. The game has several indicators that you can enable in the settings. Depending on where the problem lies, you may need to update drivers, change the connection type, or even upgrade your PC. The main thing is not to try to fix the situation blindly. Enable telemetry, identify the exact problem, then fix it.
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