Valorant

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Valorant, making it an extremely capable combination for competitive play. Across all tested resolutions and settings, the measured average FPS never drops below 284.4, indicating that this setup is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher presets and CPU-bound at lower settings. The data shows this combo ranks 1251 out of 1650 tested combinations, a position that reflects the CPU’s mid-range standing rather than any graphical weakness, as the RTX 4070 SUPER’s performance percentile far exceeds the CPU’s.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combo?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 392.7, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This represents a 36% increase over the 4K Ultra result of 284.4.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 5 3600 scores 18129 on average, placing it within 0.3% of the AMD EPYC 9274F (18189) and 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (18101). It trails the Intel Core i5-11400 (18150) by only 0.1%.

Q: Does increasing settings from Low to Ultra significantly reduce frame rates?

A: At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average FPS from 392.7 to 323.5, a 17.6% drop. At 4K, the same settings change yields a larger reduction from 342.4 to 284.4, a 16.9% drop.

Q: What is the GPU’s benchmark percentile compared to other graphics cards?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER sits in the 84th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 42576. This is virtually identical to the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (42653), with a delta of only -0.2%.

Q: Is this system better suited for 1080p or 4K gaming in Valorant?

A: The data shows 1080p Low produces 392.7 FPS, while 4K Ultra still delivers 284.4 FPS. Both exceed typical high-refresh-rate monitor capabilities, but the 1080p results offer more headroom for competitive play.

Q: How does the CPU’s single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread performance?

A: The Ryzen 5 3600 scores 696 in 3dmark_single_thread and 4605 in 3dmark_16_threads, representing a 6.6x scaling factor from single to 16 threads. Its Cinebench R23 scores are 2124 single-core and 15045 multi-core.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, built on a 7 nm TSMC process. With a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, it provides solid single-thread performance that is critical for Valorant’s engine. The CPU’s 32 MB shared L3 cache helps maintain low latency, which is beneficial for the game’s frequent physics calculations and hit registration. The benchmark data confirms its capability: a 3dmark_single_thread score of 696 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2124 indicate that the CPU can keep up with the GPU’s high output.

In the measured FPS data, the CPU’s influence is most visible at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the system hits 392.7 FPS, which is the highest recorded value, suggesting that the CPU is still capable of feeding the GPU without bottlenecking. However, the CPU’s overall percentile ranking of 76 places it behind more modern processors, which explains why the combo’s overall rank in this game is 1251 out of 1650. The nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i5-11400 (delta of -0.1%) and AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (delta of 0.2%), show that the 3600 is competitive with mid-range CPUs but not at the top tier. For Valorant, which favors high clock speeds, the 3600’s 4.20 GHz boost is sufficient, but the data shows that frame rates remain high across all settings, indicating the CPU is not the primary limiter in most scenarios.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is a high-end Ada Lovelace architecture GPU with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock of 2475 MHz and 7168 shading units provide substantial raw compute power, as reflected in its 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs. The benchmark scores are strong: a 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 score of 4627 and a passmark_g3d score of 29995. The GPU’s nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A6000, scores 42653, which is only 0.2% higher, showing the 4070 SUPER is close to professional-grade performance.

In Valorant, the GPU’s role becomes more pronounced as resolution and settings increase. At 4K Ultra, the system produces 284.4 FPS, which is only 11.4% lower than the 4K Low result of 342.4. This relatively small gap indicates that the GPU has ample headroom even at maximum settings. The 12 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for Valorant’s modest texture requirements, so the memory bus width and bandwidth are not limiting factors. The GPU’s performance is so high that even at 1080p Low, where the CPU is most stressed, the system still achieves 392.7 FPS, suggesting that the RTX 4070 SUPER is never the bottleneck in this pairing. The data confirms that the GPU’s high frame output is consistent across all settings, making it a dominant component in this configuration.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its peak performance across all settings. Low settings produce 392.7 FPS, Medium drops to 332.6 FPS, High yields 326.7 FPS, and Ultra settles at 323.5 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 69.2 FPS, which is a 17.6% reduction, showing that the GPU handles the extra load efficiently.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but start to show more variation. Low settings achieve 369.4 FPS, Medium produces 316.3 FPS, High reaches 307.0 FPS, and Ultra delivers 304.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 64.9 FPS, a 17.6% decrease, mirroring the 1080p scaling. The 1440p results are only slightly lower than 1080p, with the Low setting difference being just 23.3 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system still maintains triple-digit frame rates, but the scaling becomes more pronounced. Low settings produce 342.4 FPS, Medium drops to 290.7 FPS, High yields 288.1 FPS, and Ultra delivers 284.4 FPS. The reduction from Low to Ultra is 58.0 FPS, a 16.9% drop. The 4K Low result is only 50.3 FPS lower than the 1080p Low result, indicating that the GPU’s bandwidth and compute capacity are sufficient for 4K gaming.

Resolution Scaling

When moving from 1080p to 4K, the FPS drops are consistent across settings, indicating a balanced workload distribution. At Low settings, the system loses 50.3 FPS going from 1080p to 4K (392.7 to 342.4), a 12.8% reduction. At High settings, the drop is 38.6 FPS (326.7 to 288.1), an 11.8% reduction. This relatively small decrease suggests that the GPU is not fully saturated at 1080p, and the CPU is the limiting factor at lower resolutions.

The scaling pattern changes when comparing 1080p to 1440p. At Low settings, the drop is only 23.3 FPS (392.7 to 369.4), a 5.9% reduction, while at Ultra, the drop is 19.0 FPS (323.5 to 304.5), a 5.9% reduction. This minimal scaling indicates that the system is still CPU-bound at 1440p, as the GPU has ample headroom. However, the larger drop from 1440p to 4K, particularly at Low settings (369.4 to 342.4, a 7.3% reduction), begins to shift the bottleneck toward the GPU.

The data shows that the limiting component varies by resolution. At 1080p and 1440p, the CPU’s single-thread performance caps the frame rate, which is why Low settings provide minimal FPS gains over Ultra. At 4K, the GPU’s fill rate and bandwidth start to constrain performance, but the system still exceeds 284 FPS, proving that this combo is never severely bottlenecked.

Settings Recommendations

For competitive play, the measured data suggests that Low settings at 1080p provide the best experience, with 392.7 FPS ensuring maximum responsiveness on high-refresh monitors. The jump from Low to Medium at 1080p costs 60.1 FPS (392.7 to 332.6), which is a significant drop for minimal visual gain in a fast-paced FPS. If visual fidelity is preferred, Ultra at 1080p still delivers 323.5 FPS, which is sufficient for most 240 Hz displays.

At 1440p, Low settings produce 369.4 FPS, while Ultra yields 304.5 FPS. The 64.9 FPS difference is more pronounced, so players with 1440p 144 Hz monitors can comfortably choose High or Ultra settings without compromising smoothness. The data shows that High settings at 1440p (307.0 FPS) are a balanced choice, offering a 17% reduction from Low but retaining a large margin over typical refresh rates.

At 4K, the system maintains high performance, but the settings choice matters more. Low settings (342.4 FPS) are optimal for pure performance, while Ultra (284.4 FPS) still exceeds 240 Hz thresholds. The recommendation is to use Low settings at 1080p for maximum frame rates, Medium or High at 1440p for visual quality, and Low at 4K to maintain the highest possible FPS, as the visual difference in Valorant is minimal.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 1251 out of 1650 tested combos in Valorant, placing it in the 24th percentile of configurations. This ranking is primarily driven by the CPU’s mid-range performance, as the GPU’s 84th percentile ranking is much higher. The data suggests that pairing the RTX 4070 SUPER with a stronger CPU would yield a significantly better rank, but the current setup still delivers excellent frame rates.

The CPU’s nearest rivals have nearly identical average scores, with the Intel Core i5-11400 at 18150 (delta -0.1%) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at 18101 (delta 0.2%). This indicates that the 3600 is competitive with other mid-range options, but the ranking shows that many other CPUs in the database perform better in Valorant’s specific workload. The GPU’s rivals, such as the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (42653, delta -0.2%), show that the 4070 SUPER is near the top of its class.

Given the measured FPS data, the combo’s rank is somewhat misleading because the absolute performance is very high. The rank reflects the relative standing of the CPU, which is only in the 76th percentile of all CPUs. In practice, the system produces over 323 FPS at 1080p Ultra and over 284 FPS at 4K Ultra, which are excellent results for Valorant. The data concludes that this combo is well-balanced for high-refresh gaming, with the CPU providing sufficient single-thread performance and the GPU offering substantial headroom for future demands.