Valorant

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers exceptional frame rates in Valorant, a competitive FPS where high refresh rates are paramount. The benchmark data shows a combination that is overwhelmingly GPU-limited at lower resolutions, yet still provides headroom at 4K. This analysis breaks down the measured performance across resolutions and settings, contextualizing the results against other tested hardware combos.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern: as resolution decreases, the frame rate ceiling rises, but the gains are not linear. At 4K (3840x2160) with High settings, the combo produces an average of 375 FPS. Dropping to 1440p (2560x1440) at the same settings increases the average to 404 FPS, a gain of approximately 7.7%. Moving further down to 1080p (1920x1080) at High settings yields 426 FPS, which is only about 5.4% higher than the 1440p result. This diminishing return suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is beginning to become a more significant factor, though the RTX 4070 still has substantial headroom.

The scaling from Low to High settings provides more insight. At 4K, the difference between Low (448 FPS) and High (375 FPS) is 73 FPS, or about 19.5%. At 1440p, that same Low-to-High delta is 78 FPS (482 vs. 404), representing a 19.3% drop. At 1080p, the delta is 82 FPS (508 vs. 426), a 19.4% drop. The consistency of this percentage drop across resolutions indicates that the GPU is handling the graphical load proportionally, and the CPU is not yet a hard bottleneck at these settings.

The most telling data point is the Medium preset at 1080p, which shows an average of 434 FPS with a minimum of 369 FPS and a maximum of 499 FPS. The 130 FPS spread between min and max is the widest of any tested configuration, indicating that there are moments of CPU-bound frame pacing. At 4K Medium, the spread is 115 FPS (324 to 439), which is narrower. This suggests that at 1080p, the Ryzen 5 5600GT's six cores are working harder to feed frames to the RTX 4070, causing occasional dips even though the average remains very high.

The low preset at 1080p, with an average of 508 FPS, represents the absolute ceiling for this combo in the tested conditions. The fact that this is only 13.4% higher than the 4K Low result (448 FPS) reinforces that the scaling is flattening out. The component limiting performance at 1080p Low is the CPU, whereas at 4K Ultra (369 FPS), the GPU is the primary constraint. For a competitive title like Valorant, the data indicates that the RTX 4070 is overkill for 1080p, but it provides the headroom needed to maintain high frame rates with more demanding settings.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 1432nd out of 3708 tested combos in Valorant. This places it in the 61st percentile of all configurations, meaning it outperforms roughly 61% of the other tested systems. While this might sound modest, it is important to note that the ranking is based on average FPS across all tested games, and Valorant is a highly CPU-sensitive title. Many combos ranked higher likely feature more powerful CPUs, which can push frame rates even higher in this specific game.

The CPU itself, the Ryzen 5 5600GT, sits in the 74th percentile against all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 20733. Its nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the Intel Core i5-12490F, which scores 20802, a delta of -0.3%, and the Intel Xeon 6325P, which scores 20821, a delta of -0.4%. This means the 5600GT is essentially on par with the i5-12490F, trailing it by a negligible margin. The AMD EPYC 7J13, a server processor, scores 20845, a delta of -0.5%, showing that the desktop 5600GT is competitive even against enterprise silicon in synthetic benchmarks.

The GPU, the RTX 4070, ranks in the 81st percentile against all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 37648. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (score 37628, delta 0.1%) and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (score 37507, delta 0.4%). The RTX 4070 is also slightly behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (score 38135, delta -1.3%). This places the RTX 4070 in a strong position, but for a game like Valorant, the GPU's raw compute is less critical than its ability to render simple scenes at extremely high speeds.

The combination rank of 1432 out of 3708 is not a reflection of poor performance; rather, it highlights that Valorant is a game where the CPU's single-threaded performance is king. The 5600GT, while a capable six-core processor, is not the fastest available for this workload. However, the measured FPS data shows that this combo still achieves over 500 FPS at 1080p Low, which is far beyond the refresh rate of any consumer monitor.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo in the measured data?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 508 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Does the RTX 4070 become a bottleneck at any tested resolution?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 (4K) with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 369. The scaling from High to Ultra at 4K shows a reduction from 375 to 369 FPS, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor at this demanding resolution and quality level.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600GT compare to its closest rival, the Intel Core i5-12490F?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT has an average benchmark score of 20733, while the Intel Core i5-12490F scores 20802. The delta is -0.3%, meaning the 5600GT is only 0.3% slower on average in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: What is the frame time consistency at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the combo achieves an average of 411 FPS, with a minimum of 350 FPS and a maximum of 473 FPS. This shows a 123 FPS range, indicating some variability in frame delivery.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for achieving high FPS in Valorant with this setup?

A: Based on the data, the CPU is the primary determinant at 1080p. The FPS difference between Low and High settings at 1080p is 82 FPS, which is less than the 130 FPS spread between the min and max at Medium settings. This indicates CPU-related frame dips are present.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 4K?

A: At 4K, the Low preset averages 448 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 369 FPS. This is a difference of 79 FPS, or approximately 17.6%, showing that the GPU can still handle the increased load, but with a measurable performance cost.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is the complete set of measured frame rate data for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination in Valorant.

At 1920x1080, the Low settings preset delivers an average of 508 FPS. The Medium preset averages 434 FPS, with a minimum of 369 and a maximum of 499 FPS. The High preset averages 426 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 419 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a total reduction of 89 FPS from the peak, with the most significant single-step drop occurring between Low and Medium (74 FPS). The difference between High and Ultra is a smaller 7 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns in visual fidelity versus frame rate at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 482 FPS. The Medium preset averages 411 FPS, with a minimum of 350 and a maximum of 473 FPS. The High preset averages 404 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 398 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 84 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is only 7 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 6 FPS. This indicates that the Medium preset offers a significant reduction in average FPS compared to Low, but the higher presets are more closely clustered.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 448 FPS. The Medium preset averages 382 FPS, with a minimum of 324 and a maximum of 439 FPS. The High preset averages 375 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 369 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 79 FPS. Notably, the jump from Low to Medium is 66 FPS, which is the largest single-preset drop at this resolution. The transition from Medium to High is only 7 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 6 FPS, showing that the GPU has more headroom for higher settings than the average FPS might suggest.

The data shows that the minimum FPS values are only recorded for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 1080p, the minimum is 369 FPS; at 1440p, it is 350 FPS; and at 4K, it is 324 FPS. These minimums are all well above the refresh rate of typical high-end monitors, but the 4K minimum of 324 FPS is notably lower than the 1080p minimum of 369 FPS, highlighting the increased load on the GPU.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target display. For a 1080p monitor with a 360Hz refresh rate, the Low preset (508 FPS) provides the most headroom, but the High preset (426 FPS) still exceeds the refresh rate and offers better visual clarity. The Medium preset (434 FPS) is a strong middle ground, but its minimum of 369 FPS is lower than the High preset's average, suggesting potential for more frequent frame dips.

For 1440p displays, the data shows that the High preset (404 FPS) is the recommended choice. It offers a significant improvement over Medium (411 FPS) in terms of visual quality with only a 7 FPS reduction in average frame rate. The Ultra preset (398 FPS) is also viable, with a 6 FPS reduction over High, but the visual difference between High and Ultra is often minimal in competitive shooters where clarity is prioritized over cinematic effects.

At 4K, the situation changes. The Low preset (448 FPS) is still capable of driving a 360Hz monitor, but the Ultra preset (369 FPS) is the most balanced for a 144Hz or 240Hz display. The Medium preset (382 FPS) is a good alternative if the user prefers higher visual settings, but the Ultra preset provides the best image quality while still maintaining an average above 360 FPS. The minimum FPS of 324 at 4K Medium suggests that 4K Ultra, with an average of 369, may have a lower minimum, but no data is available for that specific metric.

For the best experience per the measured rows, the High preset at 1440p (404 FPS) offers an excellent balance of high frame rate and visual fidelity. If the user prioritizes maximum FPS above all else, the 1080p Low preset (508 FPS) is the clear winner. For those with a high-refresh 4K display, the Ultra preset (369 FPS) is the recommended setting, as it remains above the 360Hz threshold.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a six-core, twelve-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne. It operates at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The CPU has a 16 MB L3 cache and its 3dmark single-thread score is 913. The multi-threaded performance is represented by a 3dmark max threads score of 5554, and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17272. These scores indicate a strong single-thread performer, which is critical for Valorant.

The game's engine is known to be highly sensitive to CPU single-core speed. The 5600GT's boost clock of 4.60 GHz, combined with its Zen 3 architecture, allows it to achieve high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. However, the data shows that at 1080p Low, the average FPS is 508, but the Medium preset at the same resolution has a minimum of 369 FPS. This suggests that while the CPU can push very high averages, it can experience transient dips when the game's threading model introduces spikes in workload across its six cores.

The CPU's performance relative to its rivals is notable. It is 0.3% slower than the Intel Core i5-12490F in average benchmark score. In practical terms, this means that in Valorant, the 5600GT will perform almost identically to the i5-12490F. The CPU's percentile rank of 74 places it in the upper quarter of all CPUs, which is respectable for a processor launched in 2024. The fact that it is a 65 W TDP part with an integrated Radeon Vega 7 GPU makes it an efficient choice, but for this game, the discrete RTX 4070 is doing the heavy lifting.

The measured data indicates that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The FPS drop from 1080p High (426 FPS) to 4K High (375 FPS) is 51 FPS, which is attributed to the GPU's workload. Conversely, the FPS drop from 4K Low (448 FPS) to 1080p Low (508 FPS) is 60 FPS, showing that the CPU can still extract more performance at lower resolutions. The 130 FPS min-to-max spread at 1080p Medium is the most direct evidence of CPU-induced frame pacing issues, as the GPU is capable of rendering frames faster than the CPU can issue draw calls in certain moments.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is a high-end graphics card based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, fabricated on a 5 nm process. It features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1920 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz. Its FP32 compute is rated at 29.15 TFLOPS. The GPU's average benchmark score is 37648, placing it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs.

In Valorant, the RTX 4070 is massively overqualified for the task. The game's simple, stylized graphics do not require the full power of the GPU. The data confirms this: at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 508 FPS, but the GPU is likely not the limiting factor. The GPU's role becomes more apparent at 4K. The average FPS drops from 448 at Low to 369 at Ultra, a 17.6% reduction. This shows that the GPU is being utilized more fully at 4K, but it still has enough power to maintain frame rates above 360 FPS even at the highest settings.

The RTX 4070's memory configuration is also a non-factor in this title. The 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are far more than Valorant requires, even at 4K. The game's textures and effects can be handled easily within the GPU's memory budget. The GPU's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, scores 37507, a delta of 0.4%, meaning the RTX 4070 is only slightly faster on average. However, in a game like Valorant, the architectural differences between these GPUs are unlikely to result in significant FPS differences.

The benchmark results indicate that the RTX 4070 is the component that allows this combo to achieve such high frame rates at 4K. The 369 FPS average at 4K Ultra confirms the GPU's raw rasterization power. The GPU's boost clock of 2475 MHz ensures that it can respond quickly to the CPU's demands, minimizing latency. The measured data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor only when the resolution and settings are pushed to their maximum, and even then, the performance is exceptional.