Top runs:

• Highest FPS: CS2 NOBARA 40 with approximately 4% higher average FPS than the Windows run.
• Smoothest FPS: CS2 WINDOWS 11 with about 50% lower standard deviation in FPS.
• Best overall: CS2 NOBARA 40 offers the highest average FPS while maintaining a reasonable frame consistency.

Issues:

• The frame time variance for CS2 WINDOWS 11 is significantly higher (over 10 times greater) than CS2 NOBARA 40, leading to more stuttering.

Summary

This benchmark compared the performance of Counter-Strike 2 on Windows 11 and Nobara Linux distributions. The Linux system running with Steam Runtime 3 and the performance scheduler provided the highest average FPS by approximately 4%, but the Windows system showed roughly 50% more stable frame rates. While the Linux configuration had some inconsistency in frame time, it still outperformed Windows in average FPS, making it a better choice for players prioritizing higher frame rates over stutter-free gameplay.