Valorant

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Valorant, with average FPS figures ranging from 309 at 4K Ultra to 426 at 1080p Low. The data indicates that this combination is heavily skewed towards CPU-bound performance, as the GPU remains underutilized across most tested configurations. The measured results show that this combo ranks 1865th out of 2883 tested combinations in this game, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database despite its raw hardware capabilities.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear pattern of CPU limitation rather than GPU constraint. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 426 FPS at 1920x1080 to 404 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 375 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a total decline of 51 FPS, or approximately 12%, when moving from the lowest to the highest resolution. The relatively small penalty suggests that the rendering workload increases are being absorbed efficiently by the RTX 4080 SUPER, which has substantial headroom at these frame rates.

When examining the High preset, the scaling pattern is similar but slightly more pronounced. The average FPS at 1080p High is 357, dropping to 339 at 1440p, and further to 314 at 4K. The 43 FPS difference between 1080p and 4K High settings indicates that while the GPU is beginning to contribute more to the performance equation, the CPU still maintains a dominant role. The Ultra preset follows this trend with 351 FPS at 1080p, 333 FPS at 1440p, and 309 FPS at 4K.

The Medium preset provides the most complete dataset, including minimum and maximum frame rates. At 1080p Medium, the average is 363 FPS with a minimum of 309 and maximum of 418. Moving to 1440p Medium yields 344 FPS average with a minimum of 293 and maximum of 396. At 4K Medium, the average drops to 320 FPS with the minimum falling to 272 and maximum reaching 368. The minimum frame rates show a consistent decline from 309 to 272 across resolutions, which is a modest 12% reduction, further confirming that the system is not GPU-bound even at 4K.

The fact that the FPS deltas between resolutions are relatively small, especially when compared to more GPU-intensive titles, indicates that the limiting component is the CPU's ability to process game logic and draw calls. Valorant's engine is known for being lightweight on GPU resources, and the data here supports that characterization. The RTX 4080 SUPER, with its 16 GB of VRAM and 736.3 GB/s memory bandwidth, has ample resources to handle the graphical demands at any resolution, leaving the Ryzen 5 5600F's six cores and twelve threads as the primary bottleneck.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a six-core, twelve-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. Its base clock is 3.00 GHz with a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, and it features a shared 32 MB L3 cache alongside 512 KB L2 and 64 KB L1 caches per core. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 2872 and multithread score of 19236 provide context for its performance in a game like Valorant, which relies heavily on single-threaded performance for its core game loop.

The 5600F's percentile rank of 85 among all CPUs indicates that it sits in the upper tier of processors available in the database. Its nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 with a score of 36938 and a 0% delta, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D with 37018 and -0.2% delta, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 with 37093 and -0.4% delta. These tiny percentage differences suggest that the 5600F is essentially performance-equivalent to these alternatives in synthetic benchmarks, but the game-specific data shows how this translates to Valorant.

In Valorant, the CPU's role is critical because the game's rendering engine frequently becomes CPU-bound, especially at lower resolutions where the GPU can easily keep up. The measured FPS at 1080p Low of 426 FPS likely approaches the practical ceiling imposed by the CPU's single-thread performance and memory latency. The boost clock of 4.00 GHz, while not exceptional by modern standards, is sufficient to drive frame rates well above the refresh rates of most gaming monitors. The processor's 65 W TDP and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for this workload, though faster memory could potentially improve minimum frame rates.

The PassMark physics score of 1043 and the data compression score of 232836 indicate that the CPU handles computational tasks efficiently, which is relevant for Valorant's server-side hit registration and client-side prediction. The 5600F's performance in the passmark_find_prime_numbers test (score of 120) suggests moderate integer performance, but this does not appear to be a limiting factor given the observed frame rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process at a die size of 379 mm² with 45,900 million transistors. Its boost clock is 2550 MHz with a base of 2295 MHz, and it features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory running at 1438 MHz with a 256-bit bus width, delivering 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has 10240 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, with 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores.

In the context of Valorant, the RTX 4080 SUPER is massively overprovisioned. The game's visual fidelity requirements are modest, and even at 4K Ultra settings, the GPU is unlikely to be the bottleneck. The PassMark G3D score of 34245 and the GPU compute score of 19822 place it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the RTX 4080 (score 54247, delta -0.1%) and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (score 54828, delta -1.1%). These benchmark scores confirm that the 4080 SUPER is a high-end GPU, but the Valorant-specific data shows that its capabilities are not being fully utilized.

The measured FPS differences between Low and Ultra settings at any given resolution are relatively small. At 1080p, the spread from Low (426 FPS) to Ultra (351 FPS) is 75 FPS, which is about 17.6%. At 4K, the spread from Low (375 FPS) to Ultra (309 FPS) is 66 FPS, or 17.6%. This consistent percentage suggests that the GPU's handling of increased graphical fidelity is scaling linearly, but the absolute frame rates remain so high that the gaming experience is unaffected in practical terms. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s is far more than Valorant requires, and its 16 GB VRAM capacity is unlikely to be taxed even at 4K with maximum settings.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 426, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 309 at Ultra settings to 375 at Low settings, with Medium settings producing an average of 320 FPS.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the dataset?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 272, which occurs at 4K resolution with Medium settings. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 293, and at 1080p Medium, it is 309.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested combinations in Valorant?

A: The combo ranks 1865th out of 2883 tested combinations, placing it in the 64.7th percentile of systems tested for this game.

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

A: The Medium preset at 1080p provides a minimum FPS of 309, which is the only preset with recorded minimum FPS values, alongside maximum FPS of 418.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more likely to be the limiting factor?

A: The data indicates the CPU is the limiting factor, as FPS does not drop substantially when increasing resolution, suggesting the GPU has significant headroom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS dataset provides a comprehensive view of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset yields an average of 426 FPS, which is the highest recorded value in the entire dataset. The High preset at this resolution produces 357 FPS average, while Medium delivers 363 FPS with a minimum of 309 and maximum of 418. The Ultra preset at 1080p yields 351 FPS average, making it the lowest-performing setting at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset produces 404 FPS average, representing a 22 FPS drop from 1080p Low. The High preset at 1440p yields 339 FPS, a decline of 18 FPS from 1080p High. Medium settings at 1440p produce 344 FPS average with a minimum of 293 and maximum of 396, while Ultra yields 333 FPS average. The pattern of approximately 5% FPS reduction per resolution step continues consistently.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers 375 FPS average, which is 51 FPS lower than 1080p Low. High settings at 4K produce 314 FPS average, a 43 FPS drop from 1080p High. Medium settings yield 320 FPS average with a minimum of 272 and maximum of 368, representing the most complete data point for this resolution. The Ultra preset at 4K yields 309 FPS average, making it the lowest average FPS in the entire dataset.

The delta between Low and Ultra settings is remarkably consistent across resolutions. At 1080p, the gap is 75 FPS (426 vs 351), at 1440p it is 71 FPS (404 vs 333), and at 4K it is 66 FPS (375 vs 309). This consistency suggests that the GPU's performance scaling with settings is predictable and linear, while the CPU's performance ceiling becomes relatively more important at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the user's display refresh rate and resolution. At 1920x1080, even the Ultra preset provides 351 FPS average, which exceeds the refresh rate of virtually all gaming monitors on the market. The Low preset provides 426 FPS, but the visual quality tradeoff may not be worthwhile given that Ultra still delivers more than sufficient frame rates. The Medium preset offers a balanced approach with 363 FPS average and a minimum of 309 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even during demanding scenes.

For users with 2560x1440 displays, the High preset at 339 FPS average is a strong choice, providing a good balance between visual fidelity and performance. The Ultra preset at 333 FPS is nearly identical in performance, so users with high-refresh-rate monitors may prefer Ultra for the best image quality. The Low preset at 404 FPS is available for competitive players who prioritize maximum frame rates, but the difference between Low and High is only 65 FPS, which is unlikely to be perceptible on most displays.

At 3840x2160, the choice is more nuanced. The Ultra preset at 309 FPS average still exceeds the refresh rate of most 4K monitors, which typically cap at 144 Hz or 160 Hz. The High preset at 314 FPS provides similar performance, while Medium delivers 320 FPS with a minimum of 272 FPS. For 4K gaming, the Medium or High presets are recommended because they provide the best combination of visual quality and frame rate stability, as evidenced by the minimum FPS data available for Medium.

Overall, the data suggests that users should prioritize visual settings over frame rate optimization, as even the most demanding preset at 4K produces frame rates well above the threshold for competitive play. The Medium preset at any resolution provides the most complete performance data, including minimum FPS values, which can be important for ensuring consistent frame pacing.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination ranks 1865th out of 2883 tested combos in Valorant. This places the system in the 64.7th percentile of all tested configurations, which is somewhat surprising given the high-end nature of the GPU. The ranking suggests that many other combinations, likely featuring higher-end CPUs or CPUs with better single-thread performance, achieve higher frame rates in this specific title.

The CPU's percentile rank of 85 among all CPUs and the GPU's rank of 86 among all GPUs indicate that both components are individually strong performers. However, the combo's rank in Valorant is lower than either component's individual percentile, which reinforces the conclusion that the CPU is the limiting factor. Valorant's engine appears to favor CPU architectures with higher single-thread performance, and the 5600F's 4.00 GHz boost clock may not be sufficient to reach the frame rates achieved by combinations with higher-clocked CPUs.

The nearest CPU rivals, including the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, have nearly identical average benchmark scores with deltas of 0% and -0.2% respectively. This suggests that swapping the 5600F for one of these alternatives would likely produce similar results in Valorant, as the synthetic benchmarks indicate they are performance-equivalent. The GPU's nearest rivals, such as the RTX 4080 with a -0.1% delta, are also unlikely to change the ranking meaningfully given the CPU-bound nature of the game.

The ranking of 1865 out of 2883 combos indicates that there are 1018 combinations that perform worse than this system and 1864 that perform better. This places the combo in the middle of the distribution, which is consistent with a system that is powerful but not optimized for this specific game's requirements. Users considering this combo for Valorant should be aware that while the frame rates are exceptionally high in absolute terms, the relative ranking shows that other CPU choices could unlock higher performance.