Valorant

Valorant is a competitive FPS where frame rate directly translates to input responsiveness, and this pairing of an AMD Ryzen 5 7500F with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers exceptionally high performance across all tested settings. The data shows this combo is well-balanced for the game, with the CPU providing strong single-thread performance for game logic and the GPU handling the rendering pipeline without becoming a bottleneck, even at maximum settings. The measured average frame rates range from 240.1 FPS at 4K Ultra to 581.8 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating that this system is capable of maximizing high-refresh-rate monitors in nearly every scenario.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 (Raphael) architecture, built on TSMC's 5 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, and it features a 32 MB shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU achieves a single-thread score of 974 in 3DMark and 3218 in Cinebench R23, which are strong indicators of its ability to handle the per-core demands typical of competitive shooters like Valorant. The processor's multi-threaded scores are similarly robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22799 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 12686, but Valorant's engine is not heavily reliant on many cores, so the single-core performance is the primary driver of the high frame rates observed.

Looking at the CPU's percentile ranking, it sits in the 82nd percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24993. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-11850H, which scores 24974 (a negligible 0.1% difference), and the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, which scores 24897 (0.4% behind). This places the 7500F in a performance tier where it is effectively tied with these competitors in general processing power, but its high boost clock and modern architecture give it an edge in latency-sensitive tasks. The data indicates that this CPU is not the limiting factor in Valorant; even at 1080p Low, where the system achieves 581.8 FPS, the processor is able to feed the GPU efficiently. The TDP of 65 W is modest, and while no cooler size is specified, the thermal characteristics suggest that a capable air cooler would be sufficient to maintain boost clocks during extended play sessions.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is a Turing-architecture GPU built on a 12 nm process, featuring 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1470 MHz with a boost clock of 1650 MHz, and it contains 2176 shading units, 136 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The GPU's FP32 performance is 7.181 TFLOPS, which is more than adequate for Valorant's relatively light graphical workload. In the PassMark G3D benchmark, it scores 16462, placing it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN with a score of 19706 (0.3% ahead) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 with a score of 19680 (0.5% ahead), showing that the 2060 SUPER is very closely matched to these older high-end cards.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is not stressed by Valorant, but the memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s ensures that texture streaming and render target updates do not create hiccups, even at 4K resolution. The measured FPS data confirms that the GPU scales predictably with settings; at 4K, the average frame rate drops from 408.9 FPS on Low to 240.1 FPS on Ultra, a reduction of about 41%, which is typical for a GPU of this class. The GPU's architecture supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is not a requirement for Valorant but future-proofs the system for other titles. The 175 W TDP and dual-slot design are standard for this era, and the 1x 8-pin power connector is compatible with most power supplies, though the suggested PSU is 450 W.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured data provides clear guidance on settings choices based on resolution and desired frame rate targets. At 1920x1080, the most common resolution for competitive play, all settings presets deliver frame rates well above 300 FPS. The Low preset achieves 581.8 FPS, Medium hits 391.6 FPS, High reaches 371.6 FPS, and Ultra drops to 352.7 FPS. For players with a 360 Hz monitor, the Low preset is the only one that consistently stays above that refresh rate, making it the optimal choice for pure competitive advantage. However, if you prefer visual fidelity without sacrificing much performance, the Medium preset at 391.6 FPS is the best balance, as it offers improved visuals over Low while still exceeding the refresh rate of most high-end monitors.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds. Low delivers 507 FPS, Medium produces 330.2 FPS, High gives 318.3 FPS, and Ultra yields 303.5 FPS. Here, the Medium preset is recommended for 240 Hz monitors, as it provides a comfortable margin above 240 FPS. If you have a 144 Hz monitor, even Ultra at 303.5 FPS is more than sufficient, so you can max out the settings without worry. At 3840x2160, the performance drops noticeably, but it remains playable: Low is 408.9 FPS, Medium is 266.3 FPS, High is 254.5 FPS, and Ultra is 240.1 FPS. For 4K gaming, the High preset at 254.5 FPS is the sweet spot for 240 Hz displays, while Ultra at 240.1 FPS is also viable if you prefer maximum quality. The data suggests that this combo is so fast that settings choices are more about matching your monitor's refresh rate than about hitting a minimum playable frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the database of tested combinations for Valorant, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 1010 out of 1650 combos. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all tested systems, which is a strong result given that the GPU is from the previous generation and the CPU is a mid-range offering. The rank of 1010 out of 1650 means that about 61% of tested combos are faster, but many of those likely feature newer, higher-end GPUs like the RTX 30-series or RTX 40-series. For a system with this specific hardware, the performance is excellent, and the rank is more a reflection of the GPU's age than any deficiency in the pairing.

The CPU's percentile rank of 82 and the GPU's percentile rank of 63 indicate that the CPU is relatively stronger than the GPU compared to other components. This is actually a favorable balance for Valorant, as the game is CPU-bound in many scenarios, and the 7500F's single-thread performance ensures that the GPU is not left waiting for data. The combo rank of 1010 suggests that while there are faster systems, this one is far from the bottom, and the measured FPS numbers prove that it can handle the game at any resolution and settings combination. For a builder looking at this data, the takeaway is that this combo will not be the bottleneck in Valorant; rather, it will deliver a smooth and responsive experience that rivals more expensive configurations.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 581.8 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Valorant?

A: Yes, the data shows that at 3840x2160 resolution, the combo achieves an average of 254.5 FPS on High settings and 240.1 FPS on Ultra, both of which are well above the 144 Hz refresh rate threshold for smooth gameplay.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F has an average benchmark score of 24993, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-11850H (24974) and 0.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (24897). It is effectively tied with these processors.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19774. It is 0.5% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, which scores 19680.

Q: Which settings preset provides the best experience for a 240 Hz monitor at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset delivers 330.2 FPS, which provides a comfortable margin above 240 FPS. The High preset at 318.3 FPS also works, but Medium offers the best balance of visual quality and performance headroom.

Q: How many cores and threads does the Ryzen 5 7500F have?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

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

At 1920x1080, the measured average frame rates are as follows: Low settings produce 581.8 FPS, Medium settings produce 391.6 FPS, High settings produce 371.6 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 352.7 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 229.1 FPS, which demonstrates that the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution, and even the most demanding preset stays above 350 FPS, ensuring compatibility with the fastest refresh-rate monitors on the market.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates are 507 FPS on Low, 330.2 FPS on Medium, 318.3 FPS on High, and 303.5 FPS on Ultra. The difference between Low and Ultra narrows to 203.5 FPS, but the minimum is still above 300 FPS, which is ideal for 300 Hz displays. This resolution is the sweet spot for this combo, as it provides a significant visual upgrade over 1080p while maintaining frame rates that exceed the refresh rate of all but the most extreme gaming monitors.

At 3840x2160, the average frame rates drop to 408.9 FPS on Low, 266.3 FPS on Medium, 254.5 FPS on High, and 240.1 FPS on Ultra. The performance gap between Low and Ultra is 168.8 FPS, and while the frame rates are lower than at other resolutions, they remain exceptionally high for 4K. Even at Ultra, the combo stays above 240 FPS, which means players with 240 Hz 4K monitors can use the highest settings without dropping below their display's refresh rate. The data across all resolutions shows a consistent pattern: this system is overqualified for Valorant, and the limiting factor will always be the monitor's refresh rate, not the hardware.