Valorant FPS Performance Estimator
Entry Level (e.g., Core i3-10th Gen, Ryzen 3 3100)
Mid Range (e.g., Core i5-12th Gen, Ryzen 5 5600X)
High End (e.g., Core i7-13th Gen, Ryzen 7 7800X3D)
Enthusiast (e.g., Core i9-14th Gen, Ryzen 9 7950X)
Integrated Graphics (Intel UHD / Vega)
Budget GPU (GTX 1650 / RX 6400)
Mid Range (RTX 3060 / RX 6700)
High End (RTX 4070 / RX 7900)
Ultra (RTX 4090)
1080p (FHD)
1440p (QHD)
4K (UHD)
Low Settings
Medium Settings
High Settings
8GB Single Channel
16GB+ Dual Channel
Estimated Average FPS
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Understanding Valorant's Hardware Requirements
Valorant is a highly optimized tactical shooter developed by Riot Games. Unlike many modern AAA titles, Valorant is primarily CPU-bound, meaning your processor's single-core speed often matters more for achieving high frame rates than your graphics card, especially at 1080p resolution.
Key Factors Affecting Your FPS
- CPU Clock Speed: Valorant thrives on high IPC (Instructions Per Cycle) and fast clock speeds. Newer generations of CPUs will significantly outperform older ones even if they have the same core count.
- Dual Channel RAM: Running two sticks of RAM instead of one can provide a 15-20% boost in minimum frame rates (1% lows), leading to a smoother gaming experience.
- Vanguard Anti-Cheat: Since Vanguard runs at the kernel level, it requires some system resources. Older systems might see a slight performance overhead.
Realistic Performance Examples
A typical mid-range build (Ryzen 5 5600X + RTX 3060) usually averages between 250-300 FPS at 1080p Low settings. If you scale up to 1440p High settings, that same build may drop to roughly 180-210 FPS. For competitive play, maintaining a frame rate that matches or exceeds your monitor's refresh rate (144Hz, 240Hz, or 360Hz) is crucial for reducing input lag.
Tips to Increase Valorant FPS
- Turn off "Multithreaded Rendering": Only do this if you have a very old 2-core CPU. For almost everyone else, keep this ON.
- Disable Fullscreen Optimizations: Right-click the Valorant.exe > Properties > Compatibility > Check "Disable fullscreen optimizations".
- Set Game Priority to High: In Task Manager, set Valorant's priority to "High" to ensure the CPU focuses on the game.