Valorant

The data shows that the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Valorant, with the measured results indicating that the system is overwhelmingly CPU-bound at lower resolutions. Across all tested settings, the average FPS never dips below 265.9, which is the minimum recorded at 4K Ultra settings. This positioning places the combo at rank 864 out of 1650 tracked combinations, a solid mid-field result that reflects strong, if not class-leading, performance.

The benchmark results for this pairing reveal a system that can comfortably drive high-refresh-rate monitors and esports-grade displays. The Ryzen 5 5600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, demonstrates that a modern mid-range processor is more than sufficient for Valorant’s demands. Meanwhile, the RTX 2070 SUPER’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth ensure that the GPU is rarely a limiting factor, even when pushing high pixel counts. The following sections break down how each component contributes to the overall experience.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is surprisingly modest, which reflects the CPU’s strength in this title. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 495.8 at 1920x1080 to 435.1 at 3840x2160, representing a 12.2% reduction. This relatively small decline suggests that the CPU is the primary bottleneck even at 4K, as the GPU has enough headroom to handle the increased pixel load without significantly impacting the frame rate.

The scaling becomes more pronounced at higher visual presets. At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 390.3 at 1080p to 265.9 at 4K, a 31.9% decrease. This larger gap indicates that the GPU begins to take on a more significant role when the graphical load increases, though the absolute numbers remain extraordinarily high. The Medium settings show a similar pattern, with FPS falling from 419.4 at 1080p to 294.1 at 4K, a 29.9% drop.

The data reveals that the RTX 2070 SUPER is never truly stressed in this game. Even at 4K Ultra, the system maintains an average of 265.9 FPS, which is far above the refresh rate of most monitors. The limiting component at 1080p and 1440p is clearly the CPU, as evidenced by the relatively flat performance across resolutions at Low settings. At 4K, the GPU starts to exert more influence, but the overall picture is one of a balanced system that prioritizes frame rate over graphical fidelity.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is the star of this configuration for Valorant. With a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, this 6-core, 12-thread processor provides the high single-thread performance that competitive FPS games demand. The benchmark results show a single-thread score of 882 in 3DMark and 2584 in Cinebench R23, both of which are strong indicators of the CPU’s ability to handle the game’s primary game logic and rendering thread.

The CPU’s performance in multi-threaded workloads is less relevant for Valorant, but the data still shows a capable processor. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18309 and a Passmark multi-thread score of 21541 confirm that the Ryzen 5 5600 can handle background tasks without impacting game performance. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache is particularly beneficial for gaming, as it allows for faster data access and reduces latency.

The closest rivals in the CPU benchmark database reinforce the Ryzen 5 5600’s position. The Intel Xeon D-1746TER is 0.6% ahead, while the AMD EPYC 9554P is 0.6% behind, and the EPYC 9534 is also 0.6% behind. The Intel Core i7-11700F trails by 0.9%. These negligible percentage differences highlight that the Ryzen 5 5600 sits in a highly competitive performance tier, and its 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs means it outperforms the vast majority of processors available.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER plays a supporting role in this pairing, but it is a capable one. With a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz, this Turing-architecture GPU provides ample compute power for Valorant. The 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs ensure that the GPU can handle the game’s relatively simple graphics without breaking a sweat, even at 4K resolution.

The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for a game like Valorant. The Passmark G3D score of 18169 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1651 place the GPU in the 65th percentile among all graphics cards. The nearest rivals show a tight cluster: the RTX A400 is 0.5% ahead, the GTX TITAN Z is 0.9% ahead, the RTX 4060 Mobile is 2.3% ahead, and the RX 5700 is 2.5% behind.

The GPU’s role becomes more apparent at higher resolutions and settings. The frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 4K is 169.2 FPS (435.1 vs 265.9), which indicates that the GPU is doing meaningful work when the graphical load increases. However, even at its most stressed, the RTX 2070 SUPER delivers over 265 FPS, meaning it is never the primary bottleneck in this system. The GPU’s 12 nm process node and 13,600 million transistors provide a solid foundation for esports-level performance.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS is 495.8, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How much does the frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 390.3 at 1080p to 265.9 at 4K, a 31.9% reduction.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data indicates the CPU is the primary bottleneck at lower resolutions, while the GPU becomes more relevant at 4K and higher settings, though neither component ever causes sub-200 FPS performance.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 864 out of 1650 tracked combinations in Valorant.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest rival, the RX 5700?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 22206, which is 2.5% higher than the RX 5700’s score of 21670.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the average FPS is 347.7.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across all resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers its best results, with Low settings hitting 495.8 FPS, Medium at 419.4 FPS, High at 408.7 FPS, and Ultra at 390.3 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 105.5 FPS, which is the smallest of any resolution, reinforcing the CPU-bound nature of the system at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain exceptionally high. Low settings produce 473.8 FPS, Medium delivers 368 FPS, High reaches 347.7 FPS, and Ultra maintains 336.1 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 137.7 FPS, a modest increase in spread compared to 1080p, indicating that the GPU is beginning to take on more of the workload.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s influence becomes more apparent. Low settings still deliver an impressive 435.1 FPS, but Medium drops to 294.1 FPS, High to 281.4 FPS, and Ultra to 265.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra widens to 169.2 FPS, the largest of any resolution. Even at 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 265.9 is far above the 60 FPS standard, meaning this system can drive 4K high-refresh-rate monitors without issue.

The data across all twelve measured scenarios shows a consistent pattern: the Ryzen 5 5600 and RTX 2070 SUPER combination is more than capable of delivering competitive frame rates in Valorant. The system excels at lower resolutions where the CPU dominates, and it maintains playable, if not exceptional, performance at 4K Ultra. For players prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity, this combo is a strong choice, as it never drops below 265 FPS in any tested configuration.