Valorant

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is a six-core, twelve-thread processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture (codenamed Vermeer). It operates on the AMD Socket AM4 platform and is fabricated on a 7 nm process by TSMC. The chip has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR4 over a dual-channel bus, delivering 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth, with ECC support enabled.

In synthetic benchmarks, the processor’s single-thread performance is represented by a 3dmark_single_thread score of 882 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2584. Multi-threaded capability shows a 3dmark_max_threads score of 5659 and a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18309. The Passmark multithread score is 21541, while the Passmark single-thread score is 3256. These scores place the CPU in the 79th percentile against all processors, with an average benchmark score of 21765.

In Valorant, the measured FPS data reveals that at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 498.8 FPS. This is the highest result across all tested configurations. The difference between Low and Ultra settings at this resolution is substantial: Ultra yields 408.9 FPS, which is 89.9 FPS lower. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by the 3dmark_single_thread score of 882, directly contributes to the high frame rates observed, as Valorant is a competitive FPS that relies heavily on per-core processing for game logic and input responsiveness. The boost clock of 4.40 GHz allows the processor to maintain high frequencies during gameplay, which is critical for sustaining these elevated frame rates.

The nearest rivals for this CPU, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Xeon D-1746TER with a deltaPct of 0.6 and the AMD EPYC 9554P with a deltaPct of -0.6. The Intel Core i7-11700F shows a deltaPct of -0.9, indicating the Ryzen 5 5600 is slightly ahead of that part in overall CPU benchmarks. However, in the context of Valorant, the data shows that even at 4K resolution with Ultra settings, the average FPS remains above 360, suggesting the CPU is not the limiting factor in most scenarios.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, using the AD103 chip, and is fabricated on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s base clock is 2295 MHz, with a boost clock of 2550 MHz. Memory operates at 1438 MHz, which translates to 23 Gbps effective. The card has 10240 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, along with 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores. Its pixel rate is 285.6 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 816.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 52.22 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 52.22 TFLOPS (1:1). The TDP is 320 W, with a triple-slot cooler and a single 16-pin power connector. The suggested PSU is 700 W.

In benchmark tests, the GPU scores 34245 in Passmark G3D and 19822 in Passmark GPU Compute. Its percentile ranking against all GPUs is 88, with an average benchmark score of 53610. Nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT with a deltaPct of 0.2, the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M with a deltaPct of 0.4, and the AMD Radeon RX 7700S with a deltaPct of 2.1. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti shows a deltaPct of 2.9, indicating the RTX 4080 SUPER is ahead of that part in average GPU benchmarks.

In Valorant, the GPU’s role is evident in the scaling of frame rates across resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 498.8. Moving to 2560x1440 with the same settings drops the average to 473.2 FPS, a decrease of 25.6 FPS. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average is 439 FPS, which is 59.8 FPS lower than at 1080p. The memory bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s and the 16 GB VRAM ensure that even at 4K resolution, there is no stutter or frame drops due to memory limitations. The boost clock of 2550 MHz allows the GPU to sustain high throughput, which is reflected in the consistent frame rates above 360 FPS across all tested settings at 4K.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on settings selection. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers the highest average FPS at 498.8, while Medium yields 423.3, High 415.1, and Ultra 408.9. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 89.9 FPS, which is significant for players seeking maximum responsiveness. However, the gap between Medium, High, and Ultra is smaller: Medium to High is a 8.2 FPS difference, and High to Ultra is a 6.2 FPS difference.

At 2560x1440, the pattern is similar. Low settings produce an average of 473.2 FPS, Medium 401.8, High 394.6, and Ultra 384.6. The drop from Low to Medium is 71.4 FPS, while the difference between Medium and Ultra is 17.2 FPS. At 3840x2160, Low settings yield 439 FPS, Medium 369.4, High 367.2, and Ultra 360.4. The Low to Medium gap is 69.6 FPS, and the Medium to Ultra gap is 9.0 FPS.

Given that Valorant is a competitive FPS, the data indicates that the Low preset provides the best experience in terms of raw frame rate. The measured rows show that Low settings consistently outperform Medium, High, and Ultra by a wide margin at every resolution. For players with high-refresh-rate monitors, the Low preset maximizes the chance of hitting the monitor’s maximum refresh rate. The Ultra preset, while visually more demanding, only reduces the average FPS by 89.9 at 1080p, 88.6 at 1440p, and 78.6 at 4K compared to Low. This suggests that even at Ultra, the system maintains well above 360 FPS at 4K, so the choice between presets is largely a matter of visual preference rather than playability.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 676th out of 1650 tested combos in Valorant, placing it in the 59th percentile of all tested configurations. This rank reflects the system’s overall performance in the game, which is characterized by extremely high frame rates across all settings and resolutions. The rank of 676 out of 1650 means there are 975 combos that perform better, but also 675 that perform worse.

The ranking position is notable because the CPU is not a top-tier part by average benchmark score — its percentileVsAllCpus is 79, and its nearest rivals include server processors like the AMD EPYC 9554P and the Intel Xeon D-1746TER. However, in Valorant, the data shows that the frame rates are consistently above 360 FPS even at 4K Ultra, which reflects the GPU’s capability. The RTX 4080 SUPER’s percentileVsAllGpus is 88, meaning it outperforms 88% of all GPUs in average benchmark scores. The combination’s rank of 676 suggests that while the GPU is powerful, the CPU’s single-thread performance, while strong, is not at the very top of the range, which may limit the absolute maximum frame rates in a game that is heavily CPU-bound at lower resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 498.8, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the frame rate scale from 1080p to 4K at Low settings?

A: At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 498.8 at 1920x1080 to 473.2 at 2560x1440, a decrease of 25.6 FPS. At 3840x2160, the average is 439 FPS, which is 59.8 FPS lower than at 1080p.

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

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce an average of 473.2 FPS, while Ultra settings yield 384.6 FPS. This is a difference of 88.6 FPS.

Q: Does the system maintain playable frame rates at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 360.4, which remains well above typical refresh rates for competitive play.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations in Valorant?

A: The combo ranks 676th out of 1650 tested combos, placing it in the 59th percentile of all tested configurations.

Q: Which settings preset provides the highest average FPS at 1080p?

A: The Low preset provides the highest average FPS at 1920x1080, with a measured average of 498.8 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are as follows: Low settings produce 498.8 FPS, Medium settings yield 423.3 FPS, High settings deliver 415.1 FPS, and Ultra settings result in 408.9 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is 75.5 FPS, while the difference between Medium and High is 8.2 FPS, and High to Ultra is 6.2 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS values are: Low settings produce 473.2 FPS, Medium settings yield 401.8 FPS, High settings deliver 394.6 FPS, and Ultra settings result in 384.6 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is 71.4 FPS, Medium to High is 7.2 FPS, and High to Ultra is 10.0 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS values are: Low settings produce 439 FPS, Medium settings yield 369.4 FPS, High settings deliver 367.2 FPS, and Ultra settings result in 360.4 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is 69.6 FPS, Medium to High is 2.2 FPS, and High to Ultra is 6.8 FPS.

Across all resolutions, the Low preset consistently delivers the highest average FPS, with the largest gap between Low and Medium occurring at 1080p (75.5 FPS) and the smallest at 4K (69.6 FPS). The difference between Medium and High is minimal across all resolutions, ranging from 2.2 FPS at 4K to 8.2 FPS at 1080p. The data shows that the system is capable of maintaining frame rates above 360 FPS in every tested configuration, with the lowest recorded average being 360.4 FPS at 4K Ultra. The highest recorded average is 498.8 FPS at 1080p Low.