Official specs from Steam
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam. Native Linux build available.
Minimum
| OS * | Windows® 7/Vista/XP |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom™ X3 8750 processor or better |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Video card must be 256 MB or more and should be a DirectX 9-compatible with support for Pixel Shader 3.0 |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 15 GB available space |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive?
Minimum: Video card must be 256 MB or more and should be a DirectX 9-compatible with support for Pixel Shader 3.0.
How much RAM does Counter-Strike: Global Offensive need?
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive needs 2 GB RAM at minimum.
How big is Counter-Strike: Global Offensive?
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive requires 15 GB available space.
Does Counter-Strike: Global Offensive run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
There is no native macOS version. A native Linux build is available.