4 Best Stretched Resolutions in CS2 (CSGO) (Picked By Pros)

1280x960 (4:3 Stretched)

Though settings such as stretched resolutions are purely dependent on preference, we can confidently say that the 1280x960 resolution is hands-down the best resolution used by professional players.

Here are the FPS changes during our testing of the 1280x960 resolution:

We got a 17% increase in performance after switching to 1280x960 from 1920x1080.

Almost 45% of the top professional CS2 (CSGO) players use the 1280x960 stretched resolution.

Some professional players that use 1280x960 include:

• ZywOo

• s1mple

• device

• m0nesy

• Twistzz

If you couldn’t sense a trend from the players mentioned above, the 1280x960 resolution is popular amongst AWPers. This is because the bodies of enemy players become wider, making it easier for players to hit AWP shots. Three of the best AWPers in the world are using this resolution, so you should definitely try it out if you’re an AWP player!

However, if you are on a lower-end PC, the 1280x960 resolution will give you the lowest performance out of all 4:3 aspect ratios. The higher the resolution, the lower the performance, which is why the native resolution of 1920x1080 gives the least FPS in full screen.

1024x768 (4:3 Stretched)

The 1024x768 stretched resolution is the lowest possible resolution you can get. Being the lowest resolution means that the 1024x768 resolution is the best stretched resolution to increase your FPS performance. We recommend using this resolution if you have a low-end PC!

Here are the FPS changes during our testing of the 1024x768 resolution:

We got a 31% increase in performance after switching to 1024x768 from 1920x1080.

Around 16% of the top professional CS2 (CSGO) players use the 1024x768 stretched resolution.

Some professional players that use 1024x768 include:

• sh1ro

• XANTARES

• kennyS

• frozen

• jks

Though we still see some of them, the 1024x768 is less popular for AWPers and is mainly used by riflers. Enemy bodies will still become wider, so hitting enemy players and their heads will be easier than a standard 16:9 display.

Note that the 1024x768 is the resolution that will display the least amount of your screen. Displaying the least amount can allow you to focus on what’s in front of you more, but it will also mean that you will miss out on what’s around you.

1152x864 (4:3 Stretched)

The last 4:3 resolution on the list is 1152x864. It's not the most popular resolution, but is a good resolution for balancing your needs.

Here are the FPS changes during our testing of the 1152x864 resolution:

We got a 24% increase in performance after switching to 1152x864 from 1920x1080.

Only 5% of the top professional CS2 (CSGO) players use the 1152x864 stretched resolution.

Some professional players that use 1152x864 include:

• NiKo

• HEN1

• fer

• TACO

• Patsi

Most players who utilize the 1152x864 display are riflers. Even the most consistent rifler in the world, NiKo, is using this resolution. This resolution is in the middle of the possible 4:3 resolutions, so it’s a good middle ground to balance your FPS performance and the amount of things you see on your screen.

1280x1024 (5:4 Stretched)

The last resolution on the list is unique, as it follows a 5:4 aspect ratio instead of the regular 4:3 stretched ratio. Still, the 5:4 custom resolution is considered a stretched resolution.

1280x1024 is the highest stretched resolution, so it won’t have the most significant impact on improving performance. But you will see more of your screen, which covers the most significant disadvantage of the stretched resolutions.

Here are the FPS changes during our testing of the 1152x864 resolution:

We got a 12% increase in performance after switching to 1280x1024 from 1920x1080.

Only 5% of the top professional CS2 (CSGO) players use the 1280x1024 resolution.

Some professional players that use 1280x1024 include:

• torszi

• felps

• pronax

• chrisJ

• Brollan

Another good thing about the 1280x1024 is it is the best-looking stretched resolution, as you’re getting the most pixels out of the other resolutions on this list. If you care about the aesthetics of CS2 (CSGO) but still want to play stretched, then the 1280x1024 is the choice for you.

You can change your stretched resolution through the adjust desktop size option and display settings in the NVIDIA Control Panel or the AMD Radeon Software.