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To see FPS in CS:GO, you mainly have two in-game methods plus the Steam overlay and external apps.

How to See FPS in CS:GO

1. Fast method: console command

This is the classic way and works in modern CS:GO builds.

  1. Enable the developer console:
    • Go to Settings → Game.
    • Set Enable Developer Console (~) to Yes.
  1. Open the console in-game by pressing ~ (tilde).
  1. Type:
    • cl_showfps 1 → shows a small FPS counter at the top of the screen.
  1. Press Enter and you’ll see your FPS.
  2. To turn it off, use cl_showfps 0.

Think of cl_showfps 1 as the clean, minimal FPS counter: just a number, no extra clutter.

2. Detailed method: net_graph (advanced info)

If you want more than just FPS (like ping, server tick, choke), use the net graph.

  1. Make sure the console is enabled (same as above).
  1. Open the console with ~.
  2. Type: net_graph 1 and press Enter.
  1. A bar appears at the bottom of the screen showing:
    • FPS, ping, loss, choke, tickrate, etc.
  1. To hide it, type: net_graph 0.

This method is popular with more experienced players because it helps diagnose lag, packet loss, or server issues while you play.

3. Steam overlay FPS counter (works for all Steam games)

If you prefer not to use console commands, you can use Steam’s built-in FPS counter.

  1. Close your game or go to the main menu.
  2. Open the Steam client.
  3. Click Steam → Settings → In-Game.
  1. Find In-game FPS counter and choose where you want it (top-left, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-right).
  1. (Optional) Enable High contrast color to make it easier to see.
  1. Click OK , then restart CS:GO if needed.

Now you’ll see a small FPS number in the selected corner in any Steam game, not just CS:GO.

4. External apps (NVIDIA, Fraps, etc.)

If you want more overlay options or you’re already using performance tools, external overlays also work.

  • NVIDIA GeForce Experience / ShadowPlay
    • Open GeForce Experience, enable the in-game overlay, then turn on the FPS display and choose a screen corner.
  • Fraps (classic tool)
    • Open Fraps → FPS tab → choose overlay corner.
    • Launch CS:GO and your FPS will show on screen.

These are handy if you monitor FPS across non‑Steam games or want extra capture/recording tools alongside FPS.

5. Quick recap for “how to see FPS in CS:GO”

If you just want the fastest way and don’t care about extras:

  • Use console:
    • Enable console in Settings → Game.
* Open **~** , type `cl_showfps 1`.

If you want more info (ping, tickrate, etc.):

  • Use net_graph 1 in the console for a full info bar at the bottom of your screen.

If you want something global for all Steam games:

  • Turn on In-game FPS counter in Steam’s In-Game settings.

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Learn how to see FPS in CS:GO with simple console commands (cl_showfps, net_graph), Steam’s in-game FPS counter, and external tools like NVIDIA and Fraps so you can monitor performance easily.

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