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 450 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 450 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 362 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 500% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) for Valorant. The Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is 882% above the recommended CPU (Core i3-4150).
No major FPS-ceiling mismatch detected. The GeForce RTX 4090 and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across the tested resolutions and quality settings.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $6140. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 450 FPS, equivalent to 0.07 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.114 fps/$ | 0.098 fps/$ | 0.081 fps/$ | 0.073 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.100 fps/$ | 0.095 fps/$ | 0.081 fps/$ | 0.073 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.087 fps/$ | 0.080 fps/$ | 0.068 fps/$ | 0.059 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
This CPU/GPU pair is mostly balanced in Valorant. Across tested presets: GPU limits in 0/12, CPU limits in 0/12, and balanced in 12/12. Peak observed performance in the sampled cells is around 700 FPS.
The Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and GeForce RTX 4090 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
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, not generic utilization heuristics.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU42% - 61% <> GPU23% - 35% <> | CPU42% - 61% <> GPU23% - 35% <> | CPU47% - 60% <> GPU28% - 45% <> | CPU57% - 66% <> GPU29% - 45% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU43% - 63% <> GPU28% - 34% <> | CPU43% - 63% <> GPU28% - 34% <> | CPU47% - 65% <> GPU32% - 44% <> | CPU56% - 66% <> GPU29% - 43% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU39% - 52% <> GPU28% - 32% <> | CPU39% - 52% <> GPU28% - 32% <> | CPU43% - 53% <> GPU32% - 42% <> | CPU52% - 53% <> GPU30% - 41% <> |
The Ryzen Threadripper 3970X + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 39% and 66% and GPU utilization between 23% and 45%. Ryzen Threadripper 3970X stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 33% at 1080p to 33% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 55% to 48%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 38% average at its highest-load preset, while the Ryzen Threadripper 3970X peaks at 62% average. This suggests a fairly controlled load distribution, but the actual FPS-limiting side should still be read from the limiter analysis above.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 55% and GPU 33%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 56% and GPU 34%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 48% and GPU 33%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1440p (2K QHD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 56% (47-65%) and GPU 38% (32-44%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen Threadripper 3970X remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.
Understanding Hardware Utilization: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. They describe hardware load, but they do not directly tell you which component sets the FPS ceiling.
Important: a CPU or GPU can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. Two processors can both show 40% usage and still deliver very different frame rates, depending on per-core speed, cache, engine threading, driver overhead, and frame preparation efficiency.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
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 882% above and your GPU is 500% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen Threadripper 3970X paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Valorant smoothly up to 4k achieving around 362 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 500% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 882% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $6140 ($4491 CPU (Rank #395 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). This is a well-balanced setup, meaning you're getting good value from both components without significant waste.
This setup is already well-balanced for Valorant. No significant bottleneck - CPU and GPU are well matched across all settings. Both the Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and GeForce RTX 4090 complement each other effectively, so upgrading either component individually would yield diminishing returns. If you want more FPS, you'd benefit most from upgrading both CPU and GPU together.
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 Threadripper 3970X and GeForce RTX 4090 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.
