Valorant

Best Settings per Resolution

The data shows this combination of an Intel Core i5-13400F and Intel Arc B580 handles Valorant with substantial headroom at every resolution tested. The most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is the Ultra preset at all three resolutions, which is the highest quality setting available in the recorded measurements.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 341.6 FPS. This is far beyond the 60 FPS playable threshold, and it means players can run the game at maximum visual quality with a massive margin for competitive play. The Low preset reaches 555.9 FPS, Medium reaches 374.5 FPS, and High reaches 359.3 FPS at this resolution. The Ultra preset is the best choice because it offers the highest visual fidelity while still maintaining a frame rate that exceeds even the most demanding high-refresh-rate displays.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset maintains an average of 291.9 FPS. The High preset records 304.4 FPS, Medium records 317.7 FPS, and Low records 487 FPS. The gap between Ultra and High is only 12.5 FPS, so players who prioritize frame rate over visual polish could opt for High, but Ultra remains comfortably above 60 FPS and is the recommended setting for maximum quality.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset still delivers an average of 231.9 FPS. The High preset reaches 243.9 FPS, Medium reaches 255 FPS, and Low reaches 389.1 FPS. Even at 4K resolution, this combo never approaches the 60 FPS threshold, and the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that stays far above it. All four presets at every resolution clear 60 FPS by a wide margin, so the limiting factor is never performance, only the user's preference for visual quality versus raw frame rate.

The verdict per resolution from the database confirms that all tested settings are playable at all resolutions. The best settings are Ultra at 1920x1080 with 341.6 FPS, Ultra at 2560x1440 with 291.9 FPS, and Ultra at 3840x2160 with 231.9 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

Valorant is a competitive FPS title that responds strongly to both CPU and GPU performance, but the recorded data reveals how the balance shifts across resolutions. The Intel Core i5-13400F has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, and it ranks in the 77th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The Intel Arc B580 has 2560 shading units, 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, and a memory bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s, ranking in the 68th percentile among all GPUs.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high, with Low settings reaching 555.9 FPS and Ultra reaching 341.6 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution is a drop of 214.3 FPS, which is a reduction of about 38.6 percent. This indicates that the GPU is being exercised more as settings increase, but even at Ultra the CPU is not the bottleneck. The 3DMark single-thread score for the CPU is 960, and the passmark single-thread score is 3634, which suggests strong per-core performance that suits a game like Valorant.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high. Low settings produce 487 FPS, and Ultra produces 291.9 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 195.1 FPS, about 40 percent. Compared to 1080p, the Low preset drops by 68.9 FPS (from 555.9 to 487), while Ultra drops by 49.7 FPS (from 341.6 to 291.9). This shows that increasing resolution has a measurable impact, but the GPU still has ample headroom. The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 and a passmark multithread score of 25032, help maintain high frame rates even as the GPU workload increases.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates are still far above the playable threshold. Low settings reach 389.1 FPS, and Ultra reaches 231.9 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 157.2 FPS, about 40.4 percent. From 1440p to 4K, the Low preset drops by 97.9 FPS (from 487 to 389.1), and Ultra drops by 60 FPS (from 291.9 to 231.9). The scaling between resolutions is consistent, which indicates that both components are capable enough that neither becomes a severe bottleneck at any tested setting.

The data suggests that at lower resolutions and lower presets, the CPU plays a larger role in maintaining extremely high frame rates, while the GPU becomes more relevant as resolution and quality settings increase. However, because every configuration tested stays far above 60 FPS, neither component limits the experience in any practical sense. The CPU's 16 threads and high boost clock, combined with the GPU's 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 427.2 GTexel/s texture rate, create a balanced pair that scales predictably across the three resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and Intel Arc B580 at position 2534 out of 3708 tested combos for Valorant. This places the combo in the 68th percentile of all systems in the database, meaning roughly two-thirds of tested combinations perform better. However, this rank must be interpreted carefully. The rank reflects all tested combos, many of which include higher-tier CPUs and GPUs. For a mid-range desktop pairing, this position is respectable.

The CPU alone ranks in the 77th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25292. The GPU ranks in the 68th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23021. The combo rank of 2534 out of 3708 is lower than the individual percentiles might suggest, which indicates that Valorant's performance depends more on the specific combination of components rather than just their standalone scores. The game's engine appears to favor certain hardware pairings, and this particular combo, while strong in synthetic benchmarks, does not translate that strength into a top-tier ranking for this title.

The measured frame rates, however, tell a different story. At every resolution and preset, the combo delivers frame rates that are multiple times higher than the 60 FPS threshold. The lowest recorded average is 231.9 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still nearly four times the playable threshold. This means that while the combo rank may seem middling, the actual gameplay experience is excellent. The rank likely reflects the presence of many higher-end systems in the database, but for practical purposes, this combo is more than sufficient for Valorant.

The percentile data for the CPU and GPU, combined with the measured FPS, suggests that the combo rank is not a cause for concern. The system sits in the upper half of all tested combinations, and its real-world performance in Valorant is exceptional. Players using this combo will not encounter any performance limitations at any setting or resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database provides nearest rivals for both the CPU and GPU, which helps identify hardware that would behave similarly in this combination. These comparisons are based on average benchmark scores, not direct Valorant measurements, but they offer a useful reference for users considering alternative components.

For the Intel Core i5-13400F, the nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS with an average score of 25284 and a delta of 0 percent, meaning it performs essentially identically. The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362 with a delta of -0.3 percent, making it marginally slower. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365 with a delta of -0.3 percent, also nearly identical. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201 with a delta of 0.4 percent, making it slightly faster. Any of these CPUs would likely produce very similar frame rates in Valorant when paired with the same GPU, since their average benchmark scores are within a fraction of a percent of each other.

For the Intel Arc B580, the nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP with an average score of 23061 and a delta of -0.2 percent, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 with a score of 22895 and a delta of 0.6 percent, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 with a score of 23172 and a delta of -0.7 percent, and the NVIDIA P106-100 with a score of 23249 and a delta of -1 percent. The RTX 2080 is slightly slower, while the RX 580 2048SP, RTX 3080, and P106-100 are all within one percent of the B580's average score.

In practical terms, a system with the Intel Core i5-13400F and any of these rival GPUs would likely produce frame rates in Valorant that are very close to those measured for the B580. Similarly, pairing the Arc B580 with any of the rival CPUs would yield comparable results. The delta values are all below one percent, which means users choosing these alternative components should expect nearly identical performance in this game.

One notable observation is that the RTX 3080, which is generally considered a higher-tier GPU, has a delta of only -0.7 percent compared to the Arc B580 in the database's average benchmark scores. This suggests that the B580 competes effectively with much more expensive hardware in synthetic benchmarks, and the measured Valorant frame rates confirm that it is more than capable for this title.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Valorant at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 delivers an average of 341.6 FPS, which is far above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p for this combo?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 291.9 FPS. All other presets also exceed 60 FPS, with Low at 487 FPS, Medium at 317.7 FPS, and High at 304.4 FPS.

Q: How does this combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset still achieves 231.9 FPS, and the lowest recorded preset (High) reaches 243.9 FPS. Low settings reach 389.1 FPS and Medium reaches 255 FPS. All presets are comfortably above 60 FPS.

Q: Which component matters more for Valorant, the CPU or the GPU?

A: The data shows that both components contribute, but the CPU's strong single-thread performance helps maintain very high frame rates at lower resolutions. The GPU becomes more relevant as resolution and settings increase, but neither component bottlenecks the game at any tested configuration.

Q: Are there any settings that are not playable at any resolution?

A: No. The database records all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at all three resolutions (1080p, 1440p, 4K), and every combination exceeds 60 FPS. The lowest average is 231.9 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems for Valorant?

A: This combo ranks 2534 out of 3708 tested combinations, placing it in the upper half of the database. While the rank is not top-tier, the actual measured frame rates are extremely high at all resolutions and settings.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Valorant. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a massive margin. The best settings at each resolution are Ultra, with average frame rates of 341.6 FPS at 1080p, 291.9 FPS at 1440p, and 231.9 FPS at 4K.

The Intel Core i5-13400F, with its 10 cores, 16 threads, and 4.60 GHz boost clock, provides ample processing power for Valorant's engine. The Intel Arc B580, with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 192-bit bus, delivers more than enough graphics throughput. The combination ranks 2534 out of 3708 tested combos, which is a solid mid-pack position, but the real-world measurements show that this rank understates the actual gaming experience.

Players using this combo can run Valorant at maximum quality on any resolution, including 4K, and still enjoy frame rates that exceed the refresh rate of most high-end monitors. For competitive play, the Low preset at 1080p offers 555.9 FPS, which is ideal for 360 Hz or higher refresh rate displays. For visual fidelity, the Ultra preset at any resolution provides a smooth and responsive experience.

The data indicates no scenario where this system struggles with Valorant. The lowest measured average, 231.9 FPS at 4K Ultra, is still nearly four times the playable threshold. This is a capable and reliable setup for both casual and competitive play. Users should feel confident selecting the Ultra preset at any resolution, as the performance headroom is substantial and consistent across all tested configurations.