Valorant

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the Intel Arc B580 delivers exceptional performance in Valorant, ranking 2545th out of 3708 tested combos. This places the combination in the 68.7th percentile of all tested systems, indicating that while it is not at the very top of the leaderboard, it substantially outperforms the majority of configurations. The data shows an average FPS above 229 at every tested resolution and preset, including 4K Ultra, which is far beyond the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is a high-refresh-rate powerhouse for competitive play, with benchmark results that consistently exceed the demands of even the most demanding settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame of 2545 out of 3708 places this system in the upper third of all tested configurations for Valorant. This rank reflects the combined capability of the Core i5-12400F and Arc B580, a pairing that excels in a game that is known to be sensitive to both CPU and GPU performance. The percentileVsAllGpus of 68 for the Arc B580 and percentileVsAllCpus of 73 for the Core i5-12400F suggest that both components are individually strong, and their synergy in this title produces a result that is greater than the sum of its parts. The measured FPS data confirms this, with the lowest average frame rate across all tests being 229.3 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still nearly four times the playable threshold. This rank is not about merely running the game; it is about running it with a massive headroom for high refresh rate monitors, making it a top-tier choice for esports enthusiasts who prioritize smoothness and responsiveness.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Core i5-12400F and the Arc B580 shifts depending on the resolution and preset. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 530.9, which is the highest score in the entire dataset. This extreme performance at a low resolution and preset suggests that the GPU is not the bottleneck; instead, the CPU's single-thread and multi-thread capabilities are being fully utilized to push frame rates to their absolute limit. The 3dmark_single_thread score of 909 and the cinebench_r23_singlecore score of 1680 indicate strong per-core performance, which is crucial for a game like Valorant that relies heavily on a few fast threads. As the resolution increases to 2560x1440 and then 3840x2160, the average FPS at Low settings drops from 490.2 to 392.5, showing a clear scaling with resolution that points to the GPU becoming more involved. However, even at 4K Low, the frame rate remains extraordinarily high, indicating that the Arc B580's raw compute power, reflected in its 13.67 TFLOPS FP32 performance, is more than sufficient for this title.

The role of the GPU becomes more pronounced when comparing presets. At 1920x1080, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average FPS from 530.9 to 337.9, a 36% drop. At 2560x1440, the same preset change reduces performance from 490.2 to 289.6, a 41% drop. At 3840x2160, the drop from Low to Ultra is from 392.5 to 229.3, a 42% decrease. This pattern shows that as resolution increases, the GPU's workload scales more aggressively with visual fidelity settings, making the Arc B580 the primary driver of performance differences at higher resolutions. Conversely, at 1080p Low, the CPU is the limiting factor, as the GPU has ample headroom to render frames as fast as the CPU can feed it. The 18 MB of shared L3 cache on the CPU and its 6 cores / 12 threads are well-suited for this task, providing the necessary instruction throughput to maintain high frame rates.

FAQ

Q: Can this system maintain over 60 FPS at 4K with all settings maxed out?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the measured average FPS is 229.3, which is over 3.8 times the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data confirms that all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

Q: What is the biggest performance difference between presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 200.6 FPS. The average FPS drops from 490.2 on Low to 289.6 on Ultra, which is a 41% reduction in performance. The most significant single step is from Low to Medium, where the FPS drops by 172.5.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for high FPS at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the CPU is the primary bottleneck. The highest FPS is achieved at Low settings (530.9), where the GPU is underutilized. The strong single-thread performance of the Core i5-12400F, evidenced by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 909, is what allows such high frame rates at this resolution.

Q: How does the Arc B580 compare to its nearest rivals in overall GPU benchmarks?

A: The Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, scores 23061, which is a 0.2% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, which is 0.6% lower, while the RTX 3080 scores 23172, which is 0.7% higher. This places the B580 in a very tight competitive band.

Q: What is the best setting to use at 4K for the highest visual quality?

A: The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 is the best option, delivering an average FPS of 229.3. This is the most demanding preset tested and it still provides a frame rate that is suitable for high refresh rate gaming, far exceeding the playable threshold.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this PC can run Valorant exceptionally well. The verdictByResolution data shows that all settings are playable at every resolution, with the best settings being Ultra at each. At 1920x1080, the system achieves an average of 337.9 FPS on Ultra, which is 277.9 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset yields 289.6 FPS, a margin of 229.6 FPS. Even at 3840x2160, the most demanding resolution tested, the Ultra preset delivers 229.3 FPS, which is 169.3 FPS above the playable threshold. The minimum FPS data is not provided, but the average FPS figures are so high that even significant frame time spikes would not drop performance below the 60 FPS target. This is not a system that merely runs Valorant; it is a system that is designed to maximize competitive advantage through high and consistent frame rates.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the Intel Core i5-12400F, the nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score are the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, Intel Core 3 201E, Intel Core i5-1335U, and AMD EPYC 7773X. The Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 19047, a 0% difference from the i5-12400F's 19039. The Core 3 201E scores 19056, which is 0.1% higher, while the Core i5-1335U and EPYC 7773X score 18982 and 18979 respectively, each 0.3% lower. These CPUs would provide nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Valorant, meaning the frame rates at 1080p Low settings would be virtually indistinguishable. For the Intel Arc B580, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, and NVIDIA P106-100. The RX 580 2048SP scores 23061, 0.2% higher than the B580's 23021. The RTX 2080 scores 22895, 0.6% lower, while the RTX 3080 scores 23172, 0.7% higher. The P106-100 scores 23249, 1% higher. These GPUs would produce similar GPU-bound performance, particularly at higher resolutions and presets where the GPU is the limiting factor.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average FPS of 337.9. This is the highest preset available and it delivers a frame rate that is more than five times the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, achieving an average of 289.6 FPS. This represents a 48.3 FPS decrease from the 1080p Ultra result, but it is still massively above the 60 FPS requirement. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset remains the best choice, with an average FPS of 229.3. This is the lowest average FPS in the entire dataset, but it is still 169.3 FPS above the playable threshold. In all cases, the data supports using the maximum visual quality settings without any concern for performance drops below the target.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest performance. On Low settings, the average FPS is 530.9. Moving to Medium reduces this to 373.2, a 157.7 FPS drop. High settings produce 357.3 FPS, which is 15.9 FPS lower than Medium. Ultra settings yield 337.9 FPS, a further 19.4 FPS reduction from High. At 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. Low settings achieve 490.2 FPS. Medium settings drop to 317.7 FPS, a 172.5 FPS decrease. High settings follow at 303.4 FPS, which is 14.3 FPS lower than Medium. Ultra settings produce 289.6 FPS, 13.8 FPS below High. At 3840x2160, the highest resolution tested, the results remain impressive. Low settings deliver 392.5 FPS. Medium settings reduce this to 255.5 FPS, a 137 FPS drop. High settings achieve 241.5 FPS, 14 FPS lower than Medium. The lowest performance is at Ultra settings with 229.3 FPS, which is 12.2 FPS below High. Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: Low settings provide the highest frame rates, and each subsequent preset increment reduces performance by a similar margin, with the CPU limiting performance at 1080p and the GPU becoming more influential at higher resolutions.