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 517 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 435 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 303 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4070 is 324% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) for Valorant. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is 342% above the recommended CPU (Core i3-4150).
At lower resolutions (1080p low), the Ryzen 7 5800X3D sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1080p (medium/high/ultra), all 1440p settings, all 4k settings), the GeForce RTX 4070 becomes the FPS-limiting side.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1399.99. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 517 FPS, equivalent to 0.37 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.505 fps/$ | 0.438 fps/$ | 0.384 fps/$ | 0.369 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.461 fps/$ | 0.378 fps/$ | 0.329 fps/$ | 0.311 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.289 fps/$ | 0.249 fps/$ | 0.233 fps/$ | 0.216 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 medium, the GeForce RTX 4070 sets the ceiling at about 351 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 5800X3D has headroom up to 584 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 40% (FPS gap: 233 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 11/12 cells, CPU limits 1/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4070 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 7% | GPU Limits CPU 13% | GPU Limits CPU 24% | GPU Limits CPU 27% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 7% | GPU Limits CPU 24% | GPU Limits CPU 33% | GPU Limits CPU 33% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 36% | GPU Limits CPU 40% | GPU Limits CPU 40% | GPU Limits CPU 40% |
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 342% above and your GPU is 324% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the GeForce RTX 4070 can run Valorant smoothly up to 4k achieving around 303 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 324% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 342% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1399.99 ($849.99 CPU + $550 GPU). Your GeForce RTX 4070 provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end card with a significantly better value rating. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 4080 for around $1199 (Rank #290 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
Your GeForce RTX 4070 is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Valorant performance right now. GPU fully utilized 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 5800X3D and GeForce RTX 4070 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.
