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.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 765 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 619 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 437 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 5090 is 512% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) for Valorant. The Xeon w5-3425 is 465% above the recommended CPU (Core i3-4150).
At lower resolutions (1080p (low/medium)), the Xeon w5-3425 sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1440p (medium/high/ultra), all 4k settings), the GeForce RTX 5090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (high/ultra), 1440p low.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $3889. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 765 FPS, equivalent to 0.2 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.232 fps/$ | 0.232 fps/$ | 0.227 fps/$ | 0.197 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.232 fps/$ | 0.218 fps/$ | 0.187 fps/$ | 0.159 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.176 fps/$ | 0.155 fps/$ | 0.137 fps/$ | 0.112 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
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This chart answers a simple question: which upgrade is more likely to increase FPS first? In this case, the answer is more often the GPU.
The largest gap appears at 1440p Medium, where the GeForce RTX 5090 reaches about 766 FPS, while the Xeon w5-3425 still has headroom up to roughly 847 FPS.
That means the GeForce RTX 5090 is hitting its performance ceiling first, leaving a 10% gap versus the Xeon w5-3425's available headroom in the most unbalanced scenario. Across all tested settings, this pairing is GPU-limited in 7 out of 12 cases, with 2 CPU-limited and 3 balanced results.
Overall, this is a GPU-leaning combination in this game.
The GeForce RTX 5090 is more often the limiting part in this game, so a GPU upgrade is somewhat more likely to deliver the bigger FPS gain than a CPU upgrade.
This chart shows which upgrade is more likely to unlock more FPS in each tested setting. The lower line represents the part that reaches its limit first. When the CPU and GPU lines stay close together, the system is more balanced. When the gap widens, one component is more clearly holding the other back. Hover any setting to inspect it.
The lower line is the current limiter. The closer the two lines are, the more balanced the CPU and GPU are for this game.
Each line represents an estimated FPS ceiling for one component, rather than live usage alone.
To estimate the CPU ceiling, we pair the Xeon w5-3425 with GeForce RTX 5090, our current GPU anchor. To estimate the GPU ceiling, we pair the GeForce RTX 5090 with Ryzen 9 9950X3D, our current CPU anchor.
The lower line indicates the current limiter, since that component reaches its FPS ceiling first. In most scenarios, that is also the part most likely to deliver the bigger performance uplift if upgraded first.
The percentage shown represents the gap between the two ceilings. In practical terms, it shows how much of the stronger component's potential is left unused because the weaker one becomes the bottleneck first.
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 465% above and your GPU is 512% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Xeon w5-3425 paired with the GeForce RTX 5090 can run Valorant smoothly up to 4k achieving around 437 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 512% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 465% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $3,889 ($1,189 CPU + $2,700 GPU). Your GeForce RTX 5090 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.
Your GeForce RTX 5090 is already a top-tier graphics card. In the Performance Limiter Analysis, it is still the side that most often reaches its FPS ceiling first, but there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Valorant performance right now. The main bottleneck appears on the GPU side. The largest gap shows up at 1440p Medium, where the GPU reaches about 766 FPS while the CPU still has headroom up to roughly 847 FPS. Across all tested settings, the distribution is 7/12 GPU-limited, 2/12 CPU-limited, and 3/12 balanced.
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 Xeon w5-3425 and GeForce RTX 5090 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.
