ValorantFPS onRyzen 7 PRO 3700&GeForce RTX 4090

Valorant

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.

Valorant - FPS Estimates by Resolution

Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors

1080P
low569 FPS
medium569 FPS
high500 FPS
ultra450 FPS
1440P
low569 FPS
medium521 FPS
high440 FPS
ultra389 FPS
4K
low340 FPS
medium307 FPS
high257 FPS
ultra217 FPS

Performance Report

Valorant

GeForce RTX 4090 + Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 450 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 389 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 217 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 500% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) for Valorant. The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is 256% above the recommended CPU (Core i3-4150).

⚙️Bottleneck Analysis

The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 determines the performance ceiling at 1080p low, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GPU has headroom. The system is well balanced at 1080p (medium/high/ultra).

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
Ryzen 7 PRO 3700:$330(updated 2/11/2026)
Official Launch Price: $329

Combo price: $1979. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 450 FPS, equivalent to 0.23 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.288 fps/$0.288 fps/$0.253 fps/$0.227 fps/$
1440p0.288 fps/$0.263 fps/$0.222 fps/$0.197 fps/$
4k0.172 fps/$0.155 fps/$0.130 fps/$0.110 fps/$

* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700|GeForce RTX 4090
📈Analysis

At 4k high, the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 sets the ceiling at about 258 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 453 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 43% (FPS gap: 195 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 9/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 3/12.

Verdict

CPU Limits GPU

Your Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 19%
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraBalanced
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 13%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 13%
HighCPU Limits GPU 12%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 13%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 36%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 37%
HighCPU Limits GPU 43%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 43%
Percentages show how much potential FPS of the stronger component is lost because the other component has a lower FPS ceiling.
🧠Methodology

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.

The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.

📊Predicted Hardware Utilization for Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 and GeForce RTX 4090

1080p (Full HD)

Low
CPU36% - 54%
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GPU21% - 28%
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Medium
CPU36% - 54%
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GPU21% - 28%
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High
CPU41% - 58%
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GPU23% - 35%
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Ultra
CPU55% - 65%
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GPU28% - 41%
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1440p (2K QHD)

Low
CPU38% - 61%
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GPU27% - 33%
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Medium
CPU38% - 61%
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GPU27% - 33%
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High
CPU44% - 68%
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GPU28% - 41%
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Ultra
CPU52% - 61%
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GPU24% - 38%
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4K (Ultra HD)

Low
CPU36% - 45%
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GPU27% - 30%
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Medium
CPU36% - 45%
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GPU27% - 30%
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High
CPU42% - 48%
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GPU28% - 38%
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Ultra
CPU44% - 50%
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GPU24% - 35%
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Performance Summary

The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 36% and 68% and GPU utilization between 21% and 41%. Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 28% at 1080p to 30% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 50% to 43%.

Bottleneck Analysis

The utilization pattern is relatively balanced. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 34% average at its highest-load preset, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 peaks at 60% average, with no single component consistently acting as a hard bottleneck.

Resolution Scaling

At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 50% and GPU 28%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 53% and GPU 31%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 43% and GPU 30%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.

Optimal Settings Recommendation

1080p (Full HD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 60% (55-65%) and GPU 34% (28-41%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.

Upgrade Insight

Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.

Understanding Hardware Utilization & Bottlenecks: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. This is the key to identifying performance bottlenecks in any system.

  • The Ideal Scenario (GPU Bottleneck): You typically want to see High GPU Utilization (90%+) and moderate CPU usage. This indicates your system is successfully pushing out graphics as fast as it can, without being held back by the CPU.
  • CPU Bottleneck: If you see High CPU Utilization (85%+) paired with lower GPU utilization, the CPU is struggling to compute game logic and prepare frames fast enough. The GPU sits waiting, often resulting in stuttering, inconsistent frame times, and lower overall FPS.
  • Engine Limits or Capped FPS: If both CPU and GPU utilization are relatively low, it means the hardware is waiting on something else. This could be a game engine limitation, poorly optimized code, or an artificial framerate cap like VSync holding performance back.

Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.

Valorant Requirements Comparison

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.

CPU - Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
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22,777
Your Score
MinimumCore 2 Duo E8400
RecommendedCore i3-4150
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
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38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GT 730
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1050 Ti

Your CPU is 256% above and your GPU is 500% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+256%vsrecommended

GPU

+500%vsrecommended

CPU

+455%vsminimum

GPU

+2484%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GT 730
Processor: Core 2 Duo E8400
Memory: 4 GB
Disk Space: 23 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Processor: Core i3-4150
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 23 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 11 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 and GeForce RTX 4090 run Valorant well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Valorant smoothly up to 4k achieving around 217 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 500% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 256% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Valorant?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1979 ($330 CPU (Rank #283 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Valorant performance?

For Valorant, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 has extra headroom that a faster processor could take advantage of. This is especially noticeable at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Valorant?

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.

5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Valorant?

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 PRO 3700 and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Valorant FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 and GeForce RTX 4090?

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.