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 306 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 262 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 175 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is 220% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) for Valorant. The Ryzen 7 5700X is 315% above the recommended CPU (Core i3-4150).
At lower resolutions (1080p low), the Ryzen 7 5700X sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1080p (medium/high/ultra), all 1440p settings, all 4k settings), the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti becomes the FPS-limiting side.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $455. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 306 FPS, equivalent to 0.67 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 1.004 fps/$ | 0.884 fps/$ | 0.730 fps/$ | 0.673 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.905 fps/$ | 0.804 fps/$ | 0.642 fps/$ | 0.576 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.538 fps/$ | 0.505 fps/$ | 0.451 fps/$ | 0.385 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 3060 Ti sets the ceiling at about 220 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 5700X has headroom up to 387 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 43% (FPS gap: 167 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 11/12 cells, CPU limits 1/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 5700X frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 7% | GPU Limits CPU 9% | GPU Limits CPU 26% | GPU Limits CPU 34% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 13% | GPU Limits CPU 25% | GPU Limits CPU 36% | GPU Limits CPU 38% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 39% | GPU Limits CPU 39% | GPU Limits CPU 40% | GPU Limits CPU 43% |
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 315% above and your GPU is 220% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti can run Valorant smoothly up to 4k achieving around 175 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 220% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 315% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $455 ($175 CPU + $280 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 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti for around $799 (Rank #248 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Valorant, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 5700X still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-limited at: 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra. CPU-limited at: 1080p low.
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 Ryzen 7 5700X and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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.
