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 239 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 180 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 95 FPS.
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is 317% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) for Valorant. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 524% above the recommended CPU (Core i3-4150).
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell 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: $2165.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 239 FPS, equivalent to 0.11 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.165 fps/$ | 0.145 fps/$ | 0.127 fps/$ | 0.110 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.128 fps/$ | 0.114 fps/$ | 0.098 fps/$ | 0.083 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.081 fps/$ | 0.070 fps/$ | 0.054 fps/$ | 0.044 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 RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell sets the ceiling at about 116 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 437 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 73% (FPS gap: 321 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell 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 51% | GPU Limits CPU 59% | GPU Limits CPU 61% | GPU Limits CPU 66% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 59% | GPU Limits CPU 60% | GPU Limits CPU 61% | GPU Limits CPU 66% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 65% | GPU Limits CPU 67% | GPU Limits CPU 71% | GPU Limits CPU 73% |
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 317% 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 RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell can run Valorant smoothly up to 4k achieving around 95 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 317% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 524% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2165.38 ($465.38 CPU + $1700 GPU). Your RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell 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 RTX PRO 6000 for around $8565 (Rank #399 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
Your RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell 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 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 RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell 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.
