Valorant

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a clear pattern: this AMD Ryzen 5 7500F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 pairing delivers its strongest results at 1080p, with frame rates that remain exceptionally high even when resolution increases. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 543.8 at 1920x1080 to 463.7 at 2560x1440, a 14.7% reduction, and then to 367.6 at 3840x2160, a further 20.7% drop from the 1440p figure. This scaling behavior indicates that the CPU is doing substantial lifting at lower resolutions, while the GPU begins to assert more influence as pixel count rises.

The High settings row tells a similar story. At 1080p, the combo produces 340.3 FPS average. Moving to 1440p reduces that to 291.6 FPS, and at 4K the average settles at 232.7 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings is 31.6%, which is noticeably steeper than the 32.4% drop observed at Low settings. The difference is modest, but it points to a system that remains CPU-bound even at 4K, given the game's relatively light GPU demands.

At Medium and Ultra settings, the pattern repeats. Medium yields 355.8 FPS at 1080p, 301.0 FPS at 1440p, and 243.9 FPS at 4K. Ultra produces 321.4, 274.7, and 223.0 FPS respectively. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest in the dataset, but it still clears 200 FPS by a comfortable margin. This suggests that the limiting component is rarely the GPU in this title; instead, the CPU's strong single-thread performance keeps the pipeline fed, with the RTX 2060 only becoming a meaningful constraint at the highest resolution and quality preset combination.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 4 part built on a 5 nm process, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its architecture, codenamed Raphael, includes a 32 MB shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 per core. The benchmark data shows a single-thread score of 974 in 3dmark and 3218 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which are strong figures for a desktop chip. This single-thread strength is directly relevant to Valorant, a competitive FPS that relies heavily on fast, predictable frame delivery rather than brute multi-core throughput.

The CPU's multi-threaded scores are also solid, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 22799 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 12686. However, the game's engine does not appear to scale aggressively with core count; the data shows that lowering resolution from 1440p to 1080p at Low settings only increases average FPS from 463.7 to 543.8, a 17.3% gain. This is a smaller jump than one might expect if the GPU were the sole bottleneck, confirming that the CPU is already delivering near its ceiling in this title.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the Intel Core i7-11850H with an average score of 24974 (0.1% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X at 25057 (-0.3%). The Ryzen 5 7500F sits at an average benchmark score of 24993, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. For Valorant specifically, the high boost clock and efficient Zen 4 cores are the key contributors to the consistently high frame rates observed across all resolution and settings combinations.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is a Turing-architecture GPU with 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs. It features 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The boost clock is 1680 MHz, and the card is rated for a 160 W TDP. In the benchmark database, the RTX 2060 achieves an average score of 16074, placing it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7600S at 15996 (0.5% delta) and the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M at 16351 (-1.7%).

In Valorant, the GPU's role is secondary to the CPU, but it is not irrelevant. The measured FPS data shows that at 4K Ultra, the combo produces 223.0 FPS average, which is 33.9% lower than the 1080p Ultra result of 321.4 FPS. This gap indicates that the RTX 2060 does become a more significant factor at higher pixel densities, likely due to the increased fill rate and memory bandwidth demands. The GPU's 6 GB VRAM is not a limiting factor in this title, as the settings tested do not suggest memory capacity constraints at any resolution.

The RTX 2060's DirectX 12 Ultimate support and 30 RT cores are features that do not directly impact Valorant's performance, given the game's art style and rendering approach. The data shows that the GPU can comfortably exceed 200 FPS even at 4K Ultra, which confirms both the card's raw throughput and the game's efficient rendering pipeline. The GPU's 58th percentile ranking indicates it is a mid-range part, but in this specific workload, it pairs well with the Ryzen 5 7500F to deliver elite-level frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 7500F and RTX 2060 ranks 1208 out of 1650 tested combos in Valorant, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all configurations. This is a strong result for a mid-range CPU and GPU pairing, and it reflects the game's tendency to reward CPU performance over raw GPU power. The rank of 1208 means that 442 combos outperform this setup, but those are likely to feature higher-tier CPUs and GPUs, often at significantly greater cost.

The combo's ranking is driven primarily by the CPU's excellent single-thread performance and the GPU's sufficient throughput for this title. The data indicates that the Ryzen 5 7500F's 5.00 GHz boost clock and Zen 4 architecture are well-suited to Valorant's engine, which favors high IPC and low latency. The RTX 2060, while not a top-tier GPU, provides enough headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck at most settings, as evidenced by the 543.8 FPS average at 1080p Low.

Compared to the CPU's nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 7500F outperforms the Intel Core i7-11850H by 0.1% and trails the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X by just 0.3% in average benchmark scores. For the GPU, the RTX 2060 is 0.5% ahead of the RX 7600S and 1.7% behind the Radeon Pro 5600M. These narrow margins suggest that the combo's rank is not particularly sensitive to small hardware variations, but the overall position in the 73rd percentile confirms that this is a well-balanced setup for Valorant.

FAQ

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

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 543.8, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 223.0, which is the lowest result in the dataset but still well above competitive thresholds.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The data shows the CPU is the primary driver, as the Ryzen 5 7500F's strong single-thread performance keeps frame rates high even at 4K, with the RTX 2060 only becoming a notable factor at the highest resolution and quality preset.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1208 out of 1650 tested combos in Valorant, placing it in the top 27% of all tested setups.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 16074, which is 0.5% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 7600S and 1.7% lower than the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M.

Q: What is the FPS difference between 1080p and 4K at Medium settings?

A: At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 355.8 at 1080p to 243.9 at 4K, a reduction of 31.4%.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160) and four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). All values are average FPS, with no minimum or maximum figures recorded.

At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low settings produce 543.8 FPS, Medium produces 355.8 FPS, High produces 340.3 FPS, and Ultra produces 321.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is substantial at 188.0 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is only 15.5 FPS, and between High and Ultra it narrows to 18.9 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low settings produce 463.7 FPS, Medium produces 301.0 FPS, High produces 291.6 FPS, and Ultra produces 274.7 FPS. The Low-to-Medium gap at 1440p is 162.7 FPS, which is smaller than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is starting to have a greater effect.

At 3840x2160, the results are: Low settings produce 367.6 FPS, Medium produces 243.9 FPS, High produces 232.7 FPS, and Ultra produces 223.0 FPS. The Low-to-Medium gap at 4K is 123.7 FPS, and the High-to-Ultra gap is just 9.7 FPS, showing that the GPU's limits are being approached at this resolution.

Settings Recommendations

For competitive play, the data strongly favors Low settings at 1080p, where the combo achieves 543.8 FPS average. This is the highest measured result and provides the maximum headroom for high refresh rate monitors, which are common in esports. The jump from Low to Medium at 1080p costs 188.0 FPS, a significant trade-off for minimal visual gain in a game like Valorant where visibility and clarity are paramount.

If the user prefers a balance between visual quality and performance, Medium settings at 1440p deliver 301.0 FPS, which is still extraordinarily high and suitable for 240 Hz displays. The difference between Medium and High at 1440p is only 9.4 FPS, so choosing High at 291.6 FPS is a reasonable option if the user values slightly better textures and effects.

For 4K users, the data shows that even Ultra settings produce 223.0 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for the highest refresh rate monitors. Low settings at 4K yield 367.6 FPS, which is the best 4K result and recommended for users who prioritize frame rate over resolution fidelity. The optimal experience per the measured rows is Low settings at 1080p, as it provides the highest average FPS and the greatest competitive advantage.