Valorant

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is a high-frequency, esports-focused combination that delivers exceptional frame rates in Valorant. The data places this specific CPU-GPU pairing at rank 785 out of 1,650 tested combos for this title, placing it squarely in the upper half of all possible configurations. This ranking reflects a system that is far more capable than what Valorant’s engine typically demands, as the measured frame rates consistently exceed the refresh rates of even the most aggressive gaming monitors.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 785 out of 1,650 tested combos indicates that while this pairing is not at the absolute top tier of performance, it sits comfortably within the top 48% of all systems tested for Valorant. This position is primarily driven by the CPU’s outstanding single-thread performance, which is critical for a game that relies heavily on rapid frame rendering. The Ryzen 5 7600X posts a strong single-thread score of 3,406 in Cinebench R23, and its 3DMark single-thread score of 1,060 underscores its ability to handle the game’s primary thread efficiently. The GPU, while not a flagship, provides ample fill rate to keep up with the CPU at the resolutions tested. Benchmark results indicate that the system’s performance is balanced; the CPU’s high boost clock of 5.30 GHz ensures that the RTX 2070 SUPER is consistently fed with data, preventing the GPU from becoming idle. In the broader context of all tested combos, this pairing demonstrates that a mid-generation GPU like the RTX 2070 SUPER, which holds a 65th percentile rank among all GPUs, can still achieve a respectable overall system rank when paired with a top-tier gaming CPU like the 7600X, which sits in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1,605 MHz, with a boost clock of 1,770 MHz. In Valorant, the GPU’s role is significant but secondary to the CPU. The data shows that the GPU’s memory capacity and bandwidth are more than sufficient for this title, even at 4K resolution, where the highest average frame rate recorded is 279.7 FPS on High settings. The GPU’s compute capabilities, measured at 9.062 TFLOPS FP32, are ample for the game’s DirectX 12 Ultimate workload. The 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are present, but Valorant does not typically utilize ray tracing or DLSS features, so their impact on these results is negligible. The GPU’s pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s ensure that even at the lowest settings, where the CPU generates over 600 FPS, the GPU can rasterize frames without becoming a bottleneck. The fact that the RTX 2070 SUPER scores 18,169 in Passmark G3D and 98,316 in Geekbench OpenCL illustrates that its raw performance is well above the threshold required for Valorant’s visual complexity.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 631.7 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

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

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo delivers an average frame rate of 262.8 FPS, which is still exceptionally high for 4K gaming.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this configuration?

A: Benchmark data suggests the CPU is the primary driver of performance, given its high single-thread scores (e.g., 3,406 in Cinebench R23 single-core) and the fact that frame rates scale significantly with resolution changes, indicating the GPU is not the bottleneck even at 4K.

Q: How does this combo compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600X has an average benchmark score of 26,272, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U (26,262) and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X (26,214), showing a delta of less than 1% in either direction.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the average frame rate drops from 559.2 FPS on Low settings to 334.5 FPS on Ultra settings, a difference of 224.7 FPS.

Q: Does the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM cause any performance limitations in this game?

A: No, the measured data shows that even at 4K Ultra settings, the system maintains an average of 262.8 FPS, indicating that the 8 GB VRAM is not a limiting factor for Valorant.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates reveal a clear scaling pattern across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system’s performance is staggering: Low settings produce an average of 631.7 FPS, Medium settings yield 431.1 FPS, High settings achieve 411.1 FPS, and Ultra settings still manage 391 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain remarkably high, with Low settings at 559.2 FPS, Medium at 367.3 FPS, High at 351.9 FPS, and Ultra at 334.5 FPS. At 3840x2160, the demands on the GPU become more apparent, but the results are still impressive: Low settings deliver 449.2 FPS, Medium settings hit 291.6 FPS, High settings reach 279.7 FPS, and Ultra settings maintain 262.8 FPS. The data shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, Ultra is 240.7 FPS slower than Low; at 1440p, the difference is 224.7 FPS; and at 4K, the difference is 186.4 FPS. This trend indicates that while the CPU is the dominant factor at lower resolutions, the GPU’s workload becomes more significant at higher pixel counts, yet it still handles the load with ease. Notably, the difference between Medium and High settings is minimal across all resolutions, with a delta of only 20 FPS at 1080p, 15.4 FPS at 1440p, and 11.9 FPS at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

For players with a 1920x1080 monitor, the Low settings preset is the clear choice for maximizing frame rates, delivering an average of 631.7 FPS. However, the data shows that the jump to Medium settings costs only 200.6 FPS, still yielding a highly competitive 431.1 FPS. Given that most high-refresh-rate monitors cap at 360 Hz or 500 Hz, the Medium preset offers an optimal balance of visual fidelity and performance, as it remains well above the refresh rate ceiling. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset again provides a strong experience at 367.3 FPS, while High settings deliver 351.9 FPS, a negligible difference of 15.4 FPS. For 1440p users, either Medium or High is recommended, as both exceed the refresh rates of the fastest gaming displays in this class. At 3840x2160, the Medium preset at 291.6 FPS is the most prudent choice, as it provides a significant boost over Ultra (262.8 FPS) while maintaining a higher level of visual quality than Low (449.2 FPS). The data suggests that the Ultra preset offers no tangible benefit in competitive play, as the frame rate differences between Medium, High, and Ultra are minimal, but the performance cost is measurable. Benchmark results indicate that the “sweet spot” for this combo is the Medium preset across all resolutions, as it delivers frame rates that are substantially higher than the refresh rates of any current monitor, while the visual improvements from High or Ultra are marginal in a fast-paced tactical shooter like Valorant.