1000
61.5% of pros
CS2 · Mouse Settings
What Polling Rate Do CS2 Pros Use?
Mouse polling rate (Hz) determines how often your mouse reports its position to the PC. We track polling for 130 verified CS2 pros on Pro Config — here's the breakdown.
1000 Hz
1000 Hz is the most-used polling rate in pro CS2, used by 80 of 130 pros (61.5%). High-polling-rate (4 kHz and above) usage is growing but still a minority.
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Most Common1000 Hz80 of 130 pros
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Distinct Rates5Unique values in use
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High-Hz (≥4k)20Pros on 4000+ Hz
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Pros Tracked130With verified polling data
Polling Rate Distribution
Share of CS2 pros at each polling rate (n = 130).
Who Plays at Each Polling Rate
CS2 pros grouped by their mouse polling rate, sorted by how common each value is.
2000
20.8% of pros
4000
10.8% of pros
8000
4.6% of pros
500
2.3% of pros
What is mouse polling rate?
Polling rate is how often (in Hz) your mouse tells the computer where it is. 1000 Hz = 1000 updates per second = a new position report every 1 ms. Higher polling means lower latency between physical mouse movement and the cursor / aim on screen.
Does higher polling rate improve aim?
In theory, yes — less latency, smoother tracking. In practice, the gains from 1000 Hz to 4000 Hz are sub-perceptual for most players. Pros adopt high-Hz mostly because newer flagship mice support it natively, not because they can feel the difference on stream.
What's not a good reason to switch: input lag concerns. If your aim feels laggy on 1000 Hz, the bottleneck is almost certainly your monitor refresh rate or PC frame rate, not polling.
Should I run 4000 or 8000 Hz?
- If your mouse supports it and your CPU isn't bottlenecked, sure — there's no downside.
- If you're seeing frame drops or CPU spikes with 8 kHz enabled, drop back to 4 kHz or 1 kHz. High polling does increase CPU load slightly.
- If you're shopping for a new mouse and want this option, our Best CS2 Mice list flags which models support 4 kHz and 8 kHz natively.
Frequently Asked Questions
What polling rate do most CS2 pros use?
1000 Hz, used by 80 of 130 CS2 pros (61.5%).
Is 4000 Hz polling better than 1000 Hz for CS2?
Marginally lower input latency on paper. Most pros and players can't feel the difference in normal play. If your hardware supports it and you don't see frame drops, there's no downside.
Does high polling rate cause stutter?
On a CPU-bottlenecked system, yes — 8 kHz polling can add noticeable CPU overhead. If you notice stutters after enabling high polling, drop back down.
What polling rate should I use as a beginner?
Default 1000 Hz is fine for everyone. Worry about polling rate when literally everything else in your setup is optimised.