Riot Games designed Valorant to run on a wide range of hardware by heavily modifying Unreal Engine 4. The game is intentionally CPU-bound to ensure competitive integrity, prioritizing visual clarity over heavy effects. However, Windows 11 users should note the TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot requirements for the Vanguard anti-cheat, which necessitates relatively modern hardware (Intel 8th Gen / Ryzen 2000 or newer) despite the game's low graphical demands. For those aiming for a stable 360 FPS, high CPU clock speeds and low-latency RAM are key.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 411 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 330 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 220 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4060 is 208% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) for Valorant. The Core i5-13400F is 291% above the recommended CPU (Core i3-4150).
At lower resolutions (1080p (low/medium)), the Core i5-13400F sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1080p (high/ultra), 1440p (medium/high/ultra), all 4k settings), the GeForce RTX 4060 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p low.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $639.6600000000001. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 411 FPS, equivalent to 0.64 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.908 fps/$ | 0.774 fps/$ | 0.671 fps/$ | 0.643 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.840 fps/$ | 0.713 fps/$ | 0.611 fps/$ | 0.516 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.483 fps/$ | 0.433 fps/$ | 0.405 fps/$ | 0.344 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages. Adjacent heavier settings are lightly stabilized to remove prediction jitter that would otherwise create impossible reversals.
At 4k ultra, the GeForce RTX 4060 sets the ceiling at about 220 FPS, while the Core i5-13400F has headroom up to 400 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 45% (FPS gap: 180 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 9/12 cells, CPU limits 2/12, balanced 1/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4060 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Core i5-13400F frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 24% | CPU Limits GPU 10% | GPU Limits CPU 6% | GPU Limits CPU 30% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 16% | GPU Limits CPU 30% | GPU Limits CPU 39% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 26% | GPU Limits CPU 32% | GPU Limits CPU 37% | GPU Limits CPU 45% |
We estimate the maximum FPS the processor can sustain and the maximum FPS the graphics card can sustain in each setting, then compare those limits directly.
Limit Factor formula: (stronger - weaker) / stronger. Example: if CPU ceiling is 200 FPS and GPU ceiling is 140 FPS, then GPU limits CPU by 30%.
CPU Limits GPU means the processor ceiling is lower. GPU Limits CPU means the graphics ceiling is lower. Balanced means the FPS ceilings are close enough that the gap is negligible.
A component can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, not generic utilization heuristics.
See how your processor and graphics card compare against the game official minimum and recommended system specs. The placement of your hardware is calculated using relative synthetic performance scores to help you gauge overall playability.
Your CPU is 291% above and your GPU is 208% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Core i5-13400F paired with the GeForce RTX 4060 can run Valorant smoothly up to 4k achieving around 220 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 208% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 291% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $639.6600000000001 ($180 CPU + $459.66 GPU). Since the GPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger GPU will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, upgrading to the Radeon RX 6900 XT for around $999 (Rank #190 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Valorant, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the limiting factor here, while the Core i5-13400F still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-limited at: 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium.
Valorant does not currently support Frame Generation technologies like DLSS 3 or FSR 3. Your performance is based entirely on native rendering. If the game adds support in a future update, newer GPUs will benefit the most.
Valorant requires at minimum a Core 2 Duo E8400 (CPU) and GeForce GT 730 (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 23 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i3-4150 and GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with 8 GB RAM. Your Core i5-13400F and GeForce RTX 4060 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Valorant FPS results are not arbitrary numbers. They come from calculations informed by thousands of real gaming benchmarks, and the typical accuracy range is around 10% to 15%. That makes them far more useful than generic FPS calculators that simply invent values without a benchmark foundation. Actual in-game performance can still vary with drivers, updates, RAM configuration, cooling, and the exact scene being rendered.
Performance estimates are based on synthetic benchmarks and hardware capabilities.
Results may vary based on drivers, OS, and background processes.
