Valorant

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 266th out of 1650 tested combos in Valorant, a game released on 2020-06-01. The CPU, with a launch MSRP of $179, and the GPU, with a launch MSRP of 1,999 USD, together deliver an average of 584.2 FPS at 1080p Low settings and 421.7 FPS at 4K Ultra. This analysis examines the measured performance, scaling, and the roles of each component.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 266 out of 1650 places it in the upper tier of tested systems. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 24993 puts it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU’s average score of 84306 places it in the 94th percentile of all GPUs. Compared to its nearest rivals, the CPU is 0.1% above the Intel Core i7-11850H (score 24974) and 0.3% below the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (score 25057). The GPU is 0.1% above the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D (score 84241) and 1.6% below the NVIDIA CMP 40HX (score 85637). These margins are small, indicating that both components sit near the top of their respective performance tiers. The CPU’s average score of 24993 is also 0.4% above the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (score 24897) and 0.3% below the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F (score 25064). The GPU’s score is 0.2% above the RTX 5050 Mobile (score 84171) and 1.3% above the AMD Radeon PRO W6600 (score 83209). The combination’s overall rank reflects the strength of both parts, with the GPU’s high percentile contributing to the top-tier placement.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo’s rank in Valorant?

A: It ranks 266th out of 1650 tested combos.

Q: How many cores and threads does the CPU have?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory size?

A: The RTX 5090 has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory.

Q: What is the highest average FPS measured?

A: The highest average FPS is 584.2, recorded at 1080p Low settings.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS measured?

A: The lowest average FPS is 421.7, recorded at 4K Ultra settings.

Q: What is the CPU’s boost clock?

A: The CPU’s boost clock is 5.00 GHz.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a modest decline as resolution increases. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 584.2 at 1080p to 552.7 at 1440p and 511.7 at 4K. At High settings, the values are 489.7, 463, and 431.1 respectively. Medium settings yield 497.3 at 1080p, 472 at 1440p, and 438.5 at 4K. Ultra settings produce 480.2 at 1080p, 455.1 at 1440p, and 421.7 at 4K. The FPS at 4K remains above 400 for all settings, and the spread between 1080p and 4K is relatively small compared to the absolute frame rates. For example, at Low settings the 4K value of 511.7 is only 72.5 FPS lower than the 1080p value of 584.2, while at Ultra the difference is 58.5 FPS (480.2 vs 421.7). This pattern indicates that the GPU is not the primary bottleneck; the CPU is likely limiting performance, as the frame rate does not scale strongly with resolution. The small differences between Low and Ultra at each resolution further support this: at 1080p, Low yields 584.2 FPS and Ultra 480.2, a gap of 104.0 FPS; at 1440p, the gap is 97.6 FPS (552.7 vs 455.1); at 4K, it is 90.0 FPS (511.7 vs 421.7). These consistent gaps suggest that the CPU’s performance ceiling is the dominant factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 431.1 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 511.7 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 438.5 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 421.7 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 463 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 552.7 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 472 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 455.1 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 489.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 584.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 497.3 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 480.2 |

The table lists all measured average FPS values. Min and max FPS are not provided in the data. The highest value is 584.2 at 1080p Low, and the lowest is 421.7 at 4K Ultra. Across all settings, the 1080p results are consistently higher than 1440p and 4K, but the differences are modest, reinforcing the CPU-bound nature of the game.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. It has 32 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. Its single-thread performance is strong, as shown by a 3dmark single-thread score of 974 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3218. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 24993 places it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. In Valorant, the CPU’s role is critical: the measured FPS at 1080p Low is 584.2, which is the highest of any resolution/settings combination. The small FPS drop when moving to 4K suggests that the CPU is the limiting factor, as the GPU has ample headroom. The CPU’s launch MSRP is $179. Its 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for the game’s workload, and the high boost clock of 5.00 GHz contributes to the excellent frame rates observed.

Settings Recommendations

For players seeking maximum frame rates, Low settings at 1080p deliver the highest average FPS of 584.2. At 1080p, Medium yields 497.3, High 489.7, and Ultra 480.2. The step from Low to Medium is the largest performance drop, while the differences among Medium, High, and Ultra are small. At 1440p, Low gives 552.7, Medium 472, High 463, and Ultra 455.1. At 4K, Low gives 511.7, Medium 438.5, High 431.1, and Ultra 421.7. Given that even Ultra at 4K maintains an average of 421.7 FPS, players can choose higher visual settings without sacrificing playable frame rates. For competitive play, Low at 1080p is the optimal choice for the highest FPS, but the data shows that Ultra at 1080p still provides 480.2 FPS, which is above 480. The small performance gap between Medium and Ultra at any resolution means that visual quality can be increased with minimal impact on frame rate.

GPU Role

The RTX 5090 is a massive GPU with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 2017 MHz and boost clock is 2407 MHz. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 84306 places it in the 94th percentile of all GPUs. In Valorant, the GPU is not the bottleneck. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra is 421.7, while at 1080p Ultra it is 480.2, a difference of 58.5 FPS. This small gap indicates that the GPU has significant headroom. The GPU’s launch MSRP is 1,999 USD. Its 21,760 shading units, 680 TMUs, and 176 ROPs are far more than the game requires, and the 1.79 TB/s bandwidth is underutilized. The GPU’s high percentile and benchmark scores confirm its top-tier status, but in Valorant, the CPU’s performance ceiling is the primary determinant of frame rates.