No, FACEIT ELO and CS2 Premier ratings are not the same system. They use different scales, different algorithms, and different player pools.
FACEIT ELO ranges from 100 to roughly 5000+. The premier rating ranges from 0 to 30,000+. They cannot be directly converted, but rough comparisons help.
How Do FACEIT Levels Compare to Premier Rating?
FACEIT levels map loosely to Premier rating bands, based on community data and skill distribution.
Here’s the rough comparison:
- FACEIT Level 1-3 (100-700 ELO) ≈ Premier under 5,000
- FACEIT Level 4-6 (701-1100 ELO) ≈ Premier 5,000-13,000
- FACEIT Level 7-8 (1101-1550 ELO) ≈ Premier 13,000-20,000
- FACEIT Level 9 (1551-2000 ELO) ≈ Premier 20,000-25,000
- FACEIT Level 10 (2001+ ELO) ≈ Premier 25,000+
These ranges are rough estimates based on community data, not exact conversions.
Why Can’t You Convert Them Exactly?
The player pools are different sizes. Premier has far more casual players than FACEIT.
FACEIT now converts qualifying players’ Premier rating directly into starting ELO, a process explained on FACEIT’s official ELO and skill levels support page. For everyone else, the comparison above is still an estimate.
Why Is FACEIT ELO Harder to Climb?
FACEIT ELO is harder to climb because of stricter matchmaking and tougher opponents at every level.
FACEIT enforces a paid subscription tier with better anti-cheat. This filters out many low-effort accounts that exist on Premier.
Does FACEIT Have Better Competition?
Yes, FACEIT generally has stronger average competition than Premier at equivalent skill levels.
Players like s1mple and ZywOo built their FACEIT profiles in this tougher pool before going pro, which shows how much the competition matters at the top end.
Should You Play FACEIT or Premier?
Play FACEIT if you want stricter anti-cheat and more competitive matches. Play Premier if you want a free, accessible ranked mode.
If you want to see what a Level 10 profile actually looks like, check a top player like NiKo to compare your own stats against the ceiling.
Can You Use Both Ratings to Track Improvement?
Yes, tracking both ratings shows different things. Premier shows raw rank progress.
FACEIT ELO shows how you perform against a tougher player base. Improvement on both confirms genuine skill growth, not just matchmaking luck.
How to Check Your Current FACEIT ELO
You can check your FACEIT ELO instantly using a FACEIT ELO analyser to see your exact number and level.
This also shows your match history and ELO trend over time, so you can confirm whether you’re actually improving or just running hot.
Frequently asked questions
Is 1500 FACEIT ELO good?
Yes, 1500 FACEIT ELO sits around Level 8, placing you above most active players on the platform.
What Premier rating equals FACEIT Level 10?
Roughly 25,000+ premier rating equals FACEIT Level 10, though no exact universal formula exists for every account.
Why is my Premier rating higher than my FACEIT ELO?
Premier has a larger, more casual player base. This naturally inflates average ratings compared to FACEIT’s stricter ladder.
Can FACEIT ELO drop faster than Premier rating?
Yes, FACEIT ELO often swings faster per match due to smaller player pools and higher-stakes matchmaking at each level.