Valorant

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a remarkable performance profile in Valorant, with measured frame rates that tower over the 60 FPS playability threshold across every resolution and preset combination tested. The data reveals a system that is not merely capable but overwhelmingly dominant for this title, with average frame rates ranging from a low of 207 FPS at 4K Ultra to a staggering 508 FPS at 1080p Low. This combination of a high-core-count 14th Gen processor and Intel's Battlemage architecture produces results that suggest Valorant is far from a stress test for this hardware, leaving substantial headroom for competitive play on high-refresh-rate displays.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS is, in every case, the Ultra preset. The data shows no scenario where this combination drops below the playable threshold, even at the highest resolution and quality settings. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset yields an average of 207 FPS, which is more than triple the 60 FPS baseline. Moving down to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset produces an average of 259 FPS, while at 1920x1080, Ultra delivers an average of 304 FPS. Since every preset at every resolution clears the 60 FPS mark with enormous margin, the "best" setting is defined by maximizing visual quality rather than chasing performance. The benchmark results indicate that users can select Ultra at any resolution without concern for playability, making the choice purely aesthetic. For those with 144Hz or 240Hz monitors, even the 4K Ultra figure of 207 FPS remains comfortably above common refresh rate targets, while the 1080p Low setting at 508 FPS would satisfy even the most demanding 360Hz display users.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Valorant at 4K resolution with maximum settings?

A: Yes. The measured data shows an average of 207 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The system clears the threshold by a factor of over 3.4 at this most demanding configuration.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combination?

A: The peak average frame rate is 508 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the fastest result across all tested configurations and is over eight times the 60 FPS playability baseline.

Q: How does the system perform at 1440p with medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the combination produces an average of 286 FPS, with a minimum of 243 FPS and a maximum of 329 FPS. The minimum frame rate alone is over four times the playable threshold, indicating excellent frame time consistency.

Q: Is there any resolution or preset where the frame rate drops below 60 FPS?

A: No. Across all three resolutions (3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080) and all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra), the lowest recorded average is 207 FPS at 4K Ultra. The minimum frame rates, where available, also remain far above 60 FPS, with the lowest recorded minimum being 194 FPS at 4K Medium.

Q: What is the difference in performance between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 508 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 304 FPS. This represents a 67% performance uplift for Low settings over Ultra, but both configurations deliver frame rates that far exceed any standard display refresh rate.

Q: How much does resolution scaling affect performance?

A: Moving from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra reduces the average frame rate from 304 FPS to 259 FPS, a drop of approximately 15%. Going from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra further reduces the average to 207 FPS, a 20% decrease. The scaling is consistent, but the absolute performance remains high at every step.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of this combination's performance across a matrix of resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 508 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure in the entire dataset. The Medium preset at this resolution averages 335 FPS, with a minimum of 285 FPS and a maximum of 385 FPS. High settings at 1080p yield an average of 319 FPS, while Ultra trails slightly at 304 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 204 FPS, indicating that the GPU and CPU scale predictably with quality settings. At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 434 FPS, still an exceptionally high number. Medium at 1440p averages 286 FPS with a 243 FPS minimum and 329 FPS maximum, while High averages 272 FPS and Ultra averages 259 FPS. The resolution jump from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 15-20% of average performance across all presets. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 347 FPS, which is higher than the Ultra preset at 1080p, demonstrating that resolution scaling is not linear with quality scaling. Medium at 4K averages 228 FPS with a 194 FPS minimum and 263 FPS maximum, while High averages 217 FPS and Ultra averages 207 FPS. The 4K Ultra figure of 207 FPS is still over three times the playable threshold, and the minimum recorded frame rate at 4K Medium (194 FPS) exceeds the average of many competing systems at lower resolutions. Notably, minimum and maximum values were only recorded for the Medium preset at each resolution; the data shows consistent averages for the other presets, suggesting stable performance without significant frame time spikes.

The Verdict

This PC can run Valorant with exceptional ease. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at every resolution tested (3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080), all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are classified as playable, meaning they all clear the 60 FPS threshold. The best settings at each resolution are Ultra, with average frame rates of 207 FPS at 4K, 259 FPS at 1440p, and 304 FPS at 1080p. These figures are not marginal successes; they represent overwhelming performance headroom. The data indicates that this combination is overkill for standard 60Hz displays, as even the most demanding configuration (4K Ultra) delivers more than three times the required frame rate. For competitive gaming, the 1080p Low preset at 508 FPS would support the highest refresh rate monitors currently available, while the 1440p Ultra figure of 259 FPS comfortably drives 240Hz panels. The only scenario where users might perceive a limitation is if they demand maximum frame rates on a 360Hz or faster display at 4K resolution, where the 207 FPS average would fall short of the display's maximum refresh capability. However, this is an extreme edge case, and for the vast majority of Valorant players, this system provides a flawless experience at any quality setting.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions and presets reveals the division of labor between the Intel Core i7-14700F and the Intel Arc B570 in Valorant. The game demonstrates characteristics of being heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but the CPU's influence becomes apparent at lower resolutions and lower presets. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 508 FPS, which is 67% higher than the 304 FPS at 1080p Ultra. This substantial gap indicates that at Low settings, the GPU has ample headroom, and the frame rate is largely dictated by the CPU's ability to feed the renderer. The i7-14700F, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, delivers single-thread performance that ranks in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, which is critical for such high frame rates. Moving to 1440p, the Low preset still achieves 434 FPS, but the gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 175 FPS (from 204 FPS at 1080p), suggesting the GPU begins to take on more responsibility. At 4K, the Low preset delivers 347 FPS, while Ultra drops to 207 FPS, a 140 FPS gap. The increasing gap between Low and Ultra as resolution rises indicates that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher pixel counts, while the CPU maintains its role as the limiting factor at lower resolutions with reduced graphical demands. The Arc B570's specifications support this interpretation: its 2304 shading units and 380.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are substantial but finite resources that scale with resolution. The measured data shows that the CPU is capable of pushing frame rates over 500 FPS at 1080p Low, but the GPU cannot sustain those rates when pixel count quadruples at 4K. For Valorant specifically, the CPU matters most at competitive settings (1080p Low/Medium), where the i7-14700F's strength is fully utilized, while the GPU's importance grows as users prioritize visual fidelity and higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i7-14700F and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2872 out of 3708 tested combos for Valorant. This places the system in the 22nd percentile of all configurations in the database, meaning roughly 78% of tested combos perform better in this game. This ranking might seem surprising given the exceptionally high absolute frame rates, but it reflects the nature of Valorant as a highly optimized esports title where even mid-range hardware can achieve high FPS, and the database likely includes many combinations with flagship GPUs that push frame rates even higher. The combo's ranking suggests that while this system is overwhelmingly playable, it is not at the top end of the performance spectrum for Valorant. The CPU's 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates strong processing power, but the GPU's 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs is comparatively modest, which likely holds the combo back in the rankings relative to systems with top-tier graphics cards. The combination's average benchmark score of 53620 for the CPU and 20556 for the GPU, when considered together, place it in a solid mid-to-upper tier, but the 2872nd rank out of 3708 combos reveals that many other pairings achieve higher frame rates in this specific title, likely due to GPUs with greater raw throughput at high resolutions or CPUs with even higher single-thread performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals to the Intel Core i7-14700F, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Xeon 6505P with an average score of 53701 (0.2% higher), the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 at 53469 (0.3% lower), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X at 53288 (0.6% lower), and the AMD EPYC 7313P at 53206 (0.8% lower). These processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Valorant, meaning users with any of these chips could expect similar frame rates at 1080p Low settings where the CPU is the limiting factor. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is the most directly comparable consumer alternative, offering virtually the same average benchmark score with a negligible 0.6% deficit. For the GPU, the nearest rivals to the Intel Arc B570 include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile with an average score of 20534 (0.1% higher), the Intel Arc A750 at 20582 (0.1% lower), the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 20480 (0.4% higher), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X at 20662 (0.5% lower). The Intel Arc A750 is the closest match within the same product family, while the RTX 3070 Mobile represents the closest NVIDIA alternative. These GPU substitutes would produce similar frame rates at higher resolutions and presets where the GPU becomes the bottleneck. A system pairing any of these rival CPUs with any of these rival GPUs would deliver performance within roughly 1% of the measured results for this combo, making them viable alternatives for users seeking comparable Valorant performance with different hardware brands or availability.