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 319 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 246 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 180 FPS.
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is 193% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) for Valorant. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 524% above the recommended CPU (Core i3-4150).
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $610.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 319 FPS, equivalent to 0.52 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.850 fps/$ | 0.736 fps/$ | 0.632 fps/$ | 0.523 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.691 fps/$ | 0.601 fps/$ | 0.490 fps/$ | 0.403 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.424 fps/$ | 0.403 fps/$ | 0.351 fps/$ | 0.295 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 1080p ultra, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti sets the ceiling at about 380 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 811 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 53% (FPS gap: 431 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 36% | GPU Limits CPU 47% | GPU Limits CPU 50% | GPU Limits CPU 53% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 43% | GPU Limits CPU 47% | GPU Limits CPU 50% | GPU Limits CPU 53% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 52% | GPU Limits CPU 52% | GPU Limits CPU 52% | GPU Limits CPU 53% |
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 524% above and your GPU is 193% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti can run Valorant smoothly up to 4k achieving around 180 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 193% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 524% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $610.38 ($465.38 CPU + $145 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 GTX 1080 Ti is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
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 9800X3D and GeForce GTX 1080 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.
