Valorant

Valorant is a competitively-oriented FPS where frame rate headroom often matters more than absolute visual fidelity, and the data for the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination reflects a system built to exploit that reality. The measured results show a configuration that delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, with the performance envelope clearly shifting between the CPU and GPU depending on the workload. This analysis examines the resolution scaling, component roles, and ranking data to characterize how this specific pairing behaves in the game.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals the classic signature of a CPU-bound scenario at lower resolutions, with the GPU gradually taking over as pixel count increases. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 559 FPS on average, which drops to 530 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 492 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 12% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 19% reduction from 1080p to 4K at the same Low preset. The relatively modest scaling penalty suggests that at 1080p, the system is not fully GPU-limited; the Ryzen 5 7400F is likely the primary constraint, and moving to 1440p only partially relieves that bottleneck.

At the High preset, the scaling pattern is similar but slightly steeper. The average FPS at 1080p is 469, dropping to 445 at 1440p (a 5% decrease) and then to 413 at 4K (a 12% decrease from 1440p). The 4K High result shows a larger relative drop than the Low preset, indicating that the GPU is beginning to exert more influence at this resolution. This trend becomes more pronounced at Medium settings, where the 1080p average of 476 FPS falls to 452 FPS at 1440p and then to 419 FPS at 4K, with the latter showing a 7% decline from the 1440p figure.

The Ultra preset follows the same general trajectory, with 461 FPS at 1080p, 437 FPS at 1440p, and 406 FPS at 4K. Across all four presets, the gap between 1080p and 1440p is relatively small — typically 10 to 25 FPS — while the gap between 1440p and 4K is more substantial, ranging from 31 to 38 FPS. This pattern suggests that the system remains CPU-limited through 1440p, with the CPU headroom being sufficient to feed the RTX 4080 SUPER at those resolutions. It is only at 4K that the GPU's pixel throughput becomes the more significant limiting factor, though even then the lowest average FPS recorded is 406 FPS at Ultra settings, which is still far beyond typical display refresh rates.

The data indicates that for users targeting high-refresh monitors, the resolution choice matters less than one might expect. Even at 4K Ultra, the average FPS remains above 400, meaning the system retains substantial headroom for competitive play. The scaling behavior confirms that the RTX 4080 SUPER is not being fully utilized until the resolution reaches 4K, and even at that point, the frame rates suggest the CPU still contributes meaningfully to the overall performance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER brings substantial specifications to this pairing, and the measured data shows how those specifications translate into Valorant performance. The GPU operates with a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2550 MHz, paired with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory across a 256-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. The card's 10240 shading units and 112 ROPs provide the raw throughput needed for high-resolution rendering, while the 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are largely irrelevant for Valorant's non-ray-traced workload but contribute to the card's overall compute capabilities.

The GPU's role in this game becomes clearer when examining the performance deltas between presets at each resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low (559 FPS) and Ultra (461 FPS) is 98 FPS, or roughly 18%. At 1440p, the same preset comparison yields a 93 FPS difference (530 vs. 437), and at 4K, the difference narrows to 86 FPS (492 vs. 406). The shrinking delta at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU's workload increases more proportionally than the CPU's, but the absolute frame rates remain high enough to suggest the GPU is never the sole bottleneck.

The VRAM capacity of 16 GB is far beyond what Valorant requires, as the game's asset streaming and texture demands are modest by modern standards. The benchmark data does not indicate any VRAM-related performance cliffs, and the consistent frame rates across all tested configurations support the conclusion that memory capacity is not a limiting factor. The memory bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s provides ample headroom for the game's data transfer needs, which is reflected in the smooth scaling between presets.

The GPU's benchmark scores contextualize its overall capability, with a PassMark G3D score of 34245 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600. The GPU ranks in the 86th percentile among all GPUs, and its nearest rival in the benchmark database is the RTX 4080 with a delta of -0.1%, indicating negligible performance difference between the two. This positioning confirms that the RTX 4080 SUPER sits near the top of the performance hierarchy, and the Valorant results align with that expectation — the card delivers frame rates that are limited more by CPU throughput than by its own capabilities.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested CPU and GPU combinations in the Valorant benchmark database, this pair achieves a rank of 636 out of 2883 total combos. That places it in the top 22% of all configurations tested, which is a strong result given the game's CPU-bound nature at lower resolutions and the fact that many competing combos may pair higher-end CPUs with similar or lesser GPUs. The rank reflects the combination's ability to maintain high frame rates across the full range of settings and resolutions, rather than excelling only in specific scenarios.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 83rd among all processors, combined with the GPU's 86th percentile ranking, suggests a well-balanced pairing where neither component dramatically underperforms the other. The CPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the Intel Core i5-14600T (delta of 0.1%), the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (delta of 0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (delta of -0.2%), all of which exhibit nearly identical average benchmark scores. This indicates that the Ryzen 5 7400F is positioned in a highly competitive performance tier, and its Valorant results should be similar to those of any of these rivals when paired with the same GPU.

The GPU's nearest rivals show slightly larger deltas, with the RTX 4080 being essentially identical (-0.1%), followed by the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (-1.1%), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (-2.7%), and the AMD Radeon 8060S (-2.8%). The small deltas among these GPUs mean that swapping to any of them would produce only minor changes in Valorant frame rates, reinforcing the conclusion that the CPU plays a larger role in determining the final performance outcome for this game.

The combo rank of 636 out of 2883 is notable because it demonstrates that the system does not need to be at the absolute top of the hardware hierarchy to deliver excellent results in Valorant. The game's optimization for high frame rates means that even mid-to-upper-tier components can achieve competitive performance, and this pairing's rank reflects that reality. The data shows that the system is neither overkill nor underpowered for the game; it sits in a sweet spot where both components contribute meaningfully to the final result.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the system's performance across all resolution and setting combinations. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers the highest average FPS at 559, followed by Medium at 476, High at 469, and Ultra at 461. The Medium preset also includes minimum and maximum FPS readings of 405 and 548, respectively, indicating a relatively tight frame time distribution. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 98 FPS, which is the largest absolute delta across all resolutions, suggesting that the CPU can keep pace with the GPU's output even at the lowest settings.

At 2560x1440, the same ordering persists: Low at 530 FPS, Medium at 452 FPS (with min/max of 384/520), High at 445 FPS, and Ultra at 437 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra narrows to 93 FPS, and the Medium preset's minimum FPS of 384 represents the lowest single reading in the entire dataset, excluding the 4K Ultra result. This suggests that at 1440p Medium, there are occasional frame time spikes, but the average remains high enough to maintain smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset produces 492 FPS, Medium produces 419 FPS (with min/max of 356/482), High produces 413 FPS, and Ultra produces 406 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra shrinks further to 86 FPS, and the Medium preset's minimum FPS of 356 is the lowest recorded value in the entire dataset. Even at this minimum, the frame rate remains well above the 240 Hz threshold that many competitive monitors support, indicating that the system never drops into performance territory that would be considered problematic for typical play.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset consistently shows the largest variation between minimum and maximum FPS, with the 1080p range being 143 FPS (405 to 548), the 1440p range being 136 FPS (384 to 520), and the 4K range being 126 FPS (356 to 482). This pattern suggests that Medium settings introduce more frame time variance than other presets, possibly due to uneven GPU workload distribution. The Low and Ultra presets do not have recorded minimum or maximum values, but the averages suggest more consistent performance.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Low preset offers the highest average frame rates at every resolution, with 559 FPS at 1080p, 530 FPS at 1440p, and 492 FPS at 4K. For competitive play where frame rate is paramount, this preset provides the maximum headroom and minimizes the risk of frame rate dips. The 4K Low result of 492 FPS is particularly notable, as it demonstrates that the system can maintain near-500 FPS even at the highest resolution when graphical settings are reduced.

The Medium preset provides a balanced option with average FPS of 476 at 1080p, 452 at 1440p, and 419 at 4K, but the recorded minimum FPS values suggest potential frame time spikes. The 405 FPS minimum at 1080p and 356 FPS minimum at 4K are still very high, but they represent the largest deviations from the averages in the dataset. For users who prioritize consistency over raw maximums, the High preset may be preferable, as it offers averages of 469 FPS at 1080p, 445 FPS at 1440p, and 413 FPS at 4K without the same variance indicators.

The Ultra preset delivers the lowest average FPS of any setting, with 461 FPS at 1080p, 437 FPS at 1440p, and 406 FPS at 4K. However, the difference between Ultra and High is minimal — only 8 FPS at 1080p, 8 FPS at 1440p, and 7 FPS at 4K. This suggests that the visual quality improvements from High to Ultra come at a negligible performance cost, making Ultra the recommended choice for users who want the best visuals without sacrificing meaningful frame rate. The data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the system maintains an average of 406 FPS, which exceeds the refresh rate of virtually all consumer monitors.

Given that the frame rate differences between presets are relatively small in percentage terms — with the largest gap being 18% between Low and Ultra at 1080p — users can select the Ultra preset without worrying about substantial performance penalties. The system has enough headroom that even the most demanding settings configuration produces frame rates far above what any current display can show. For users with 240 Hz or 360 Hz monitors, the Low preset at 1080p provides the most margin, but the Ultra preset at 1440p also clears the 240 Hz threshold comfortably.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS is 559, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: How much performance drops from 1080p to 4K at the same settings?

A: At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 559 at 1080p to 492 at 4K, a decrease of 67 FPS or 12%. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 461 FPS to 406 FPS, a decrease of 55 FPS or 12%.

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

A: The lowest minimum FPS is 356, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Medium settings. The same settings at 2560x1440 show a minimum of 384 FPS, and at 1920x1080 a minimum of 405 FPS.

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

A: The combo ranks 636th out of 2883 total combinations tested in Valorant, placing it in the top 22% of all configurations.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 530 FPS while the Ultra preset averages 437 FPS, a difference of 93 FPS or approximately 18%.

Q: Does the system maintain high FPS even at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, the lowest average FPS at 4K is 406 at Ultra settings, and the highest is 492 at Low settings. All 4K results exceed 400 FPS on average, indicating the system is not GPU-limited at this resolution in a way that compromises playability.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, clocked at 3.70 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost. It features 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, along with 64 KB of L1 cache per core. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, which is relevant for feeding the RTX 4080 SUPER's data demands. The processor's 5 nm process node and 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die represent a modern, efficient design that contributes to its strong single-thread performance.

The CPU's benchmark results show a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and single-core score of 3072, with a PassMark single-thread score of 3689. These scores place the processor in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 32750 is nearly identical to that of its nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707, delta 0.1%) and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32697, delta 0.2%). The close clustering of these scores indicates that the Ryzen 5 7400F delivers competitive performance for its class.

In Valorant, the CPU's role is critical because the game is known to be CPU-bound at lower resolutions and settings. The data supports this: at 1080p Low, the system achieves 559 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's maximum frame rate output for this game. The fact that increasing resolution to 1440p only reduces FPS to 530 at Low settings suggests that the CPU is still the primary limiter at 1440p, as the GPU has ample headroom to handle the additional pixel load. It is only at 4K that the GPU's workload becomes significant enough to start shifting the bottleneck, but even then, the CPU's 12 threads and high boost clock ensure it can maintain frame rates above 490 FPS at Low settings.

The CPU's 65 W TDP and unlocked multiplier indicate that it is designed for efficient operation with overclocking potential, though the benchmark data does not include any overclocked results. The processor's PCIe Gen 5 support with 24 lanes ensures it can fully utilize the RTX 4080 SUPER's PCIe 4.0 x16 interface without bandwidth limitations. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache is particularly beneficial for gaming workloads, as it reduces memory latency and improves hit rates for the game's data access patterns.

The measured FPS differences between presets at each resolution highlight the CPU's influence. At 1080p, the 98 FPS gap between Low and Ultra suggests that the CPU can deliver higher frame rates but the GPU's rendering workload at Ultra settings begins to limit output. At 4K, the same gap narrows to 86 FPS, indicating that the GPU is taking on a larger share of the performance burden. This behavior is consistent with a balanced pairing where both components are well-matched for the game's requirements, and the CPU's strong single-thread performance ensures that the GPU is never starved for data at any resolution.