Valorant

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers exceptional frame rates in Valorant, consistently exceeding the demands of high-refresh-rate monitors. The data shows a combination where the CPU’s six-core architecture and the GPU’s massive compute resources interact to produce results that are primarily limited by the processor at lower resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, contextualizes the hardware roles, and explains how this specific pairing ranks among the tested configurations.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. This CPU’s benchmark profile shows a strong multi-threaded capability, with a 3dmark_max_threads score of 4889 and a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13593. However, its single-thread performance, critical for a competitive FPS like Valorant, is more modest, with a 3dmark_single_thread score of 726 and a Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 1919.

In Valorant, the engine’s draw call and game logic are heavily reliant on single-core performance. The benchmark results indicate that this CPU’s single-threaded capability is a limiting factor in certain scenarios. The processor’s percentile rank is 75, meaning it outperforms three-quarters of all CPUs in the database. When compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 4600G shows a deltaPct of 0.1% against the Intel Core i5-12450H and 0% against the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, indicating near-identical average benchmark scores. It trails the Intel Core i3-14100T by -0.8% and the Intel Core i3-13100F by -1%, suggesting that those Intel parts have a slight edge in synthetic average scores.

The CPU’s 8 MB of shared L3 cache and support for dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s are adequate for feeding the GPU in this game. The measured FPS data reveals that the CPU becomes a bottleneck at lower settings. For instance, at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 402.1, while at 3840x2160 with Low settings, it drops to 355.9. This difference of 46.2 FPS is primarily due to the GPU being less utilized at lower resolutions, allowing the CPU’s frame-generation speed to cap the output. The CPU’s 3dmark_2_threads score of 1430 and 3dmark_4_threads score of 2732 show that it scales well with the few active threads that a game like Valorant typically uses, but the absolute single-thread performance is the ceiling.

Despite this, the CPU’s performance is more than sufficient for playable frame rates. The data shows that the 4600G is not the primary bottleneck in most tested scenarios, as the frame rates remain extremely high. The CPU’s effective performance in this title is best understood as a high-frequency, mid-generation part that provides a stable platform for the GPU to operate at its full potential, though it does prevent the system from reaching the absolute maximum FPS that the RTX 4080 SUPER could theoretically produce in a less demanding CPU environment.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a high-end graphics card built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, utilizing a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features a substantial 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. Its core clocks are set at 2295 MHz base and 2550 MHz boost, with memory running at 1438 MHz (23 Gbps effective). This hardware configuration results in a Passmark G3D score of 34245, placing it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs.

In Valorant, the GPU’s role is less demanding than in graphically intensive AAA titles, but the RTX 4080 SUPER’s raw power still has a significant impact. The 16 GB of VRAM is vastly over-provisioned for this game, which typically uses less than 8 GB even at 4K; this ensures there are no memory-related stutters. The high boost clock of 2550 MHz allows for rapid shader execution, which contributes to the extremely high frame rates observed.

The GPU’s benchmark scores show it is a top-tier performer. Its average benchmark score of 53610 is 0.2% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, and it leads the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M by 0.4%. It is 2.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7700S and 2.9% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. This places it as a leading contender in the database, and its performance in Valorant reflects that.

The measured FPS data shows the GPU’s strength. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 295.1, a figure that remains above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors. The GPU’s performance scales with resolution, but the impact of settings is more pronounced. For example, at 2560x1440, the difference between Low (382 FPS) and Ultra (313 FPS) is 69 FPS, demonstrating that while the GPU is powerful, it is still subject to the rendering load. The GPU’s Passmark DirectX 12 score of 134 is relatively low compared to other tests, but in a game like Valorant, which is based on DirectX 11, the Passmark DirectX 11 score of 301 is more relevant, indicating strong performance in that API. The GPU ensures that at no point in the tested settings does the frame rate drop below 295 FPS, making it a non-issue for competitive play.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 402.1, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU’s single-thread performance affect Valorant?

A: The CPU’s 3dmark_single_thread score is 726, and this is the main limiter. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the FPS is 402.1, but at 3840x2160 with Low settings, it drops to 355.9, showing that the CPU caps performance when the GPU is less stressed.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER’s 16 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: Yes, the 16 GB of GDDR6X memory is more than adequate for Valorant, ensuring no memory-related performance dips at any tested resolution or settings level.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS is 382 on Low settings and 313 on Ultra, a difference of 69 FPS, showing that the GPU has a measurable impact on frame rates despite the game’s low system requirements.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its nearest rival in the database?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17489, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i5-12450H and 0% different from the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, indicating near-identical synthetic performance.

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

A: The lowest average FPS is 295.1, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings, which is still a very high frame rate suitable for smooth gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Valorant with this combo covers three resolutions and four settings levels, providing a complete picture of its performance. At 1920x1080, the system’s frame rates are at their peak. With Low settings, the average FPS is 402.1, which drops to 341.4 on Medium, 335.5 on High, and 332.6 on Ultra. The difference between Low and Ultra is 69.5 FPS, showing that settings have a noticeable impact even at this resolution, primarily due to the CPU’s single-thread limit.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally high. The average FPS with Low settings is 382, which decreases to 323.5 on Medium, 317.7 on High, and 313 on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 69 FPS, similar to 1080p, indicating that the GPU is still not the primary bottleneck at this resolution. The jump from 1080p to 1440p costs only 20.1 FPS on Low settings (from 402.1 to 382), demonstrating the GPU’s headroom.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to take on more of the workload. The average FPS with Low settings is 355.9, which is a significant drop from the 402.1 at 1080p. On Medium, it is 301.8, on High, 296.4, and on Ultra, 295.1. The difference between Low and Ultra is 60.8 FPS, which is smaller than at lower resolutions, suggesting that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor. The drop from 1440p to 4K on Ultra is 17.9 FPS (from 313 to 295.1), showing that the RTX 4080 SUPER still maintains high frame rates at 4K, but the gap is closing. Across all tested configurations, the system never falls below 295 FPS, making it an exceptional performer for high-refresh-rate gaming.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER holds a combo rank of 1177 out of 1650 total combos. This ranking places it in the lower third of all tested systems, which is surprising given its high frame rates. The rank is determined by the aggregate performance across many games, not just Valorant, and this combo’s relatively modest CPU holds back the overall score.

The CPU’s percentile rank is 75, meaning it outperforms 75% of all CPUs, but its average benchmark score of 17489 is close to that of its nearest rivals. The GPU, however, is a top-tier part with a percentile rank of 88 and an average score of 53610. The combination of a mid-range CPU with a high-end GPU creates an imbalance that is not apparent in Valorant’s FPS data but is reflected in the overall combo rank.

For Valorant specifically, the combo rank of 1177 indicates that there are 472 other combinations that achieve better overall scores. However, the measured FPS in this game is so high that the rank is not indicative of poor gameplay performance. The data shows that this combo is more than capable of delivering a competitive advantage in Valorant, with frame rates well above what is needed for smooth, responsive gameplay. The rank is a reflection of the system’s versatility across a wide range of titles, where the CPU’s limitations would be more pronounced in CPU-intensive games or productivity tasks. In this specific game, the combo’s performance is outstanding, but its overall rank is dragged down by the CPU’s relative weakness in other scenarios.