Valorant

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers exceptional performance in Valorant, with frame rates that far exceed the demands of competitive play. The data shows a system that is heavily CPU-bound at lower resolutions, while the GPU takes on a more significant role as resolution increases. This analysis breaks down the measured results, compares the pairing to other tested configurations, and answers common questions about this build.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture (Raphael codename) using TSMC's 5 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The CPU has a 65 W TDP and sits on the AMD Socket AM5 platform, supporting DDR5 memory through a dual-channel interface with 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The cache layout includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a 32 MB shared L3 cache.

In Valorant, this CPU's performance is reflected in its benchmark scores. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 21765, while the single-core score is 3072. PassMark single-thread results show a score of 3689, and multi-thread results reach 25645. The processor's percentile ranking against all CPUs is 83, meaning it outperforms the majority of desktop processors on the market.

Comparing to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 7400F sits within a tight performance band. The Intel Core i5-14600T has an average score of 32707, a delta of 0.1% from the AMD chip's 32750 average. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H scores 32697 (0.2% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812 (-0.2% delta), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32662 (0.3% delta). These differences are negligible in real-world gaming, but the Ryzen 5 7400F's strong single-thread performance matters most for Valorant.

The game's engine relies heavily on single-threaded draw calls and physics calculations. The 4.70 GHz boost clock and the Zen 4 architecture's high instructions-per-clock efficiency give this CPU a clear advantage. At 1080p, the measured FPS data shows the CPU is the primary bottleneck. The difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1920x1080 is only 98 FPS (559 versus 461), which is relatively small compared to the raw frame rates involved. This suggests that even at Ultra settings, the CPU is still delivering near its maximum potential, and the GPU has headroom to spare.

The 12 threads allow for smooth background task handling without impacting game performance. While Valorant doesn't use all cores heavily, the extra threads prevent system-level stutters from Windows processes or streaming software. For a competitive FPS, this consistency is more valuable than raw multi-core throughput.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD104 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process. It features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has a base clock of 1980 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, with memory running at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). The card includes 7168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, along with 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores.

In benchmark tests, the RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a PassMark G3D score of 29995 and a PassMark GPU Compute score of 17108. Its percentile ranking against all GPUs is 83, matching the CPU's relative standing. The nearest rivals show a close grouping: the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43262 (-0.1% delta), the RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268 (-0.1% delta), the Quadro M6000 scores 43301 (-0.2% delta), and the RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667 (-1% delta). The RTX 4070 SUPER's average benchmark score is 43223, placing it squarely in this competitive range.

For Valorant, the GPU's role is secondary at most settings. The game is not graphically demanding by modern standards, and the RTX 4070 SUPER provides far more rendering power than necessary. The 12 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for Valorant, which uses a fraction of that capacity even at 4K Ultra. The memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s ensures that texture streaming and asset loading never cause frame hitches.

The boost clock of 2475 MHz allows the GPU to maintain high utilization during intense firefights, but the data indicates the card rarely reaches its limits. At 1080p, the GPU is essentially idle-waiting for CPU instructions. The frame rate differences between Low and Ultra at 1920x1080 (559 versus 461) are driven more by the CPU's ability to feed the render pipeline than by GPU limitations. Even at 4K, the RTX 4070 SUPER handles the load comfortably, with Ultra settings producing 406 FPS average.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of scaling across resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 559. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops this to 530, and at 3840x2160 Low the average is 492. This represents a 12% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings. The relatively small drop indicates the CPU is the primary limiter at lower resolutions.

At High settings, the numbers are 469 FPS at 1080p, 445 FPS at 1440p, and 413 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K is 56 FPS, or about 12%. This consistent percentage across settings suggests the scaling is resolution-driven rather than settings-driven. The GPU's workload increases with resolution, but the RTX 4070 SUPER has enough headroom to absorb the extra pixel count without significant frame rate penalties.

Medium settings show a similar trend: 476 FPS at 1080p, 452 FPS at 1440p, and 419 FPS at 4K. The Ultra settings produce 461 FPS at 1080p, 437 FPS at 1440p, and 406 FPS at 4K. The delta between 1080p and 4K for Ultra is 55 FPS, again around 12%. This uniformity indicates that neither component is being pushed to its absolute limit; instead, the system scales gracefully with resolution.

The limiting component shifts as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance caps the frame rate. The difference between Low (559 FPS) and Ultra (461 FPS) is 98 FPS, showing that settings changes have a moderate impact. At 4K, the gap narrows to 86 FPS (492 versus 406), suggesting the GPU begins to play a larger role. However, even at 4K Ultra, the system maintains over 400 FPS, which is far above the refresh rate of any mainstream monitor.

The Medium settings data includes min and max FPS values, providing insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the min FPS is 405 and the max is 548, giving a range of 143 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 136 FPS (384 to 520). At 4K Medium, the range is 126 FPS (356 to 482). The narrowing range at higher resolutions indicates the GPU's frame pacing becomes more consistent as the CPU bottleneck lessens.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 636 out of 2883 tested combos in Valorant. This places it in the top 22% of all configurations in the database. The rank reflects the system's ability to deliver high frame rates, but it also shows that many other combinations achieve similar or better results.

The ranking is particularly impressive given that Valorant is a CPU-intensive title. The Ryzen 5 7400F's position in the 83rd percentile of CPUs, combined with the RTX 4070 SUPER's matching 83rd percentile GPU ranking, creates a balanced pairing. The combo rank of 636 suggests that while this system is fast, there are faster configurations available, likely those with higher-end CPUs like the Ryzen 7 or Intel Core i7/i9 parts that push single-thread performance even further.

The delta between this combo and the top-ranked systems is not explicitly shown, but the percentile data provides context. A rank of 636 out of 2883 means 2247 combos perform worse, and 635 perform better. In practical terms, this system will deliver 400-500+ FPS in Valorant at any resolution, which is more than sufficient for even the highest refresh rate monitors. The rank matters less than the absolute performance, and the absolute numbers are outstanding for competitive play.

The GPU's role in this ranking is secondary. The RTX 4070 SUPER's benchmark scores place it in the same percentile as the CPU, but Valorant's low graphical demands mean a weaker GPU could achieve similar frame rates in many scenarios. The CPU is the primary driver of this combo's rank, and the 7400F's strong single-core performance is what keeps the system competitive.

FAQ

Q: Can this system maintain 500+ FPS in Valorant at 1080p?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings. The measured average at 1920x1080 Low is 559 FPS. At High settings, the average drops to 469 FPS, and at Ultra it is 461 FPS. For consistent 500+ FPS, Low settings are required.

Q: What is the best settings preset for this combo at 1440p?

A: The data shows that at 2560x1440, Low settings produce 530 FPS, Medium produces 452 FPS, High produces 445 FPS, and Ultra produces 437 FPS. The difference between Medium and Ultra is only 15 FPS, so players seeking visual quality without major frame loss can use Ultra.

Q: Is 12 GB of VRAM enough for Valorant?

A: Yes. The game is not VRAM-intensive, and the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory is far more than required. Even at 4K Ultra settings, the GPU handles the load without issue, as shown by the 406 FPS average at 3840x2160 Ultra.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750. The Intel Core i5-14600T scores 32707 (0.1% delta), the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H scores 32697 (0.2% delta), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32662 (0.3% delta). The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812 (-0.2% delta). All are within 0.3% of each other.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 4K with this combo?

A: The measured averages range from 492 FPS at Low settings to 406 FPS at Ultra settings. Medium settings produce 419 FPS, and High produces 413 FPS. All 4K results are well above 400 FPS, making this system overkill for 4K Valorant.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: At 1080p and 1440p, the CPU is the primary limiter, as shown by the relatively small FPS drops when increasing resolution. At 4K, the GPU becomes more involved, but both components have significant headroom. The system is well-balanced for Valorant's requirements.

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

The complete measured FPS data for this combo in Valorant is as follows:

3840x2160 (4K)

• High settings: 413 FPS average
• Low settings: 492 FPS average
• Medium settings: 419 FPS average, with a minimum of 356 FPS and maximum of 482 FPS
• Ultra settings: 406 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p)

• High settings: 445 FPS average
• Low settings: 530 FPS average
• Medium settings: 452 FPS average, with a minimum of 384 FPS and maximum of 520 FPS
• Ultra settings: 437 FPS average

1920x1080 (1080p)

• High settings: 469 FPS average
• Low settings: 559 FPS average
• Medium settings: 476 FPS average, with a minimum of 405 FPS and maximum of 548 FPS
• Ultra settings: 461 FPS average

The data reveals several key insights. First, the difference between Low and Ultra settings at any resolution is substantial but not dramatic. At 1080p, the gap is 98 FPS; at 1440p, it is 93 FPS; and at 4K, it is 86 FPS. This consistency indicates the settings presets scale uniformly across resolutions. Second, the Medium settings data provides the only min/max values, showing that frame pacing remains tight even under load. The minimum FPS at 1080p Medium is 405, which is still far above the refresh rate of most monitors. Third, the system maintains over 400 FPS at every resolution and settings combination tested, making it an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate competitive play. The lowest recorded average is 406 FPS at 4K Ultra, which remains exceptionally smooth for any display technology currently available.