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 700 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 510 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 384 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is 439% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) for Valorant. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 435% above the recommended CPU (Core i3-4150).
At lower resolutions (1080p (low/medium)), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (4k ultra), the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (high/ultra), all 1440p settings, 4k (low/medium/high).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1377.13. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 700 FPS, equivalent to 0.51 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.622 fps/$ | 0.622 fps/$ | 0.571 fps/$ | 0.508 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.555 fps/$ | 0.483 fps/$ | 0.426 fps/$ | 0.370 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.402 fps/$ | 0.357 fps/$ | 0.319 fps/$ | 0.279 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 low, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D sets the ceiling at about 857 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER could reach 1179 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 27% (FPS gap: 322 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 2/12 cells, GPU limits 1/12, balanced 9/12.
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 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) | CPU Limits GPU 27% | CPU Limits GPU 15% | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 11% |
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 435% above and your GPU is 439% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER can run Valorant smoothly up to 4k achieving around 384 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 439% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 435% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1377.13 ($378.13 CPU + $999 GPU). 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 #4 for value).
For Valorant, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 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, 1080p medium. GPU fully utilized at: 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 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 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.
