Valorant

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 lands at rank 2613 out of 3708 tested combos in Valorant. That places this pairing in the 29th percentile of all tested configurations — a solidly mid-pack result for a competitive FPS. The ranking reflects that while this combo delivers very high frame rates, many other CPU-GPU pairings in the database achieve even higher averages, particularly those with newer CPU architectures.

The Ryzen 7 3700X itself sits at the 84th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 34260. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (34222, 0.1% behind), the AMD EPYC 4244P (34220, 0.1% behind), and the Intel Core i5-13450HX (34333, 0.2% ahead). The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H trails by 0.5% with a score of 34083. These margins are razor-thin, meaning the 3700X is effectively performance-equivalent to a cluster of modern mid-range and workstation chips in general compute.

The RTX 4060, meanwhile, holds the 61st percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 17639. Its nearest rivals are surprising: the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666, 0.2% ahead), the AMD Radeon 780M (17588, 0.3% behind), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551, 0.5% behind), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 (17509, 0.7% behind). The 4060's position here reflects that its raw compute benchmarks are not exceptional for its generation, but Valorant is not a GPU-bound title — the measured FPS data confirms this.

The combo rank of 2613 out of 3708 means roughly 70% of tested pairings outperform this one in Valorant. That is not a condemnation of the hardware; it is a reflection of how many high-refresh-rate CPUs exist in the database. For a game that rewards high single-core throughput, the 3700X's Zen 2 architecture is competent but not class-leading. The data shows this combo will hold its own in most real-world scenarios, but it will not top leaderboards for maximum FPS.

GPU Role

The RTX 4060 brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, with memory clocked at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective) for a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 1830 MHz with a boost of 2460 MHz. These specifications are modest by 40-series standards, but they are more than sufficient for Valorant's lightweight rendering demands.

The measured FPS data shows the GPU is rarely the limiting factor. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo averages 403 FPS. At 3840x2160 Low, it still averages 355 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at any given resolution is relatively narrow: at 1080p, the gap from Low (403 FPS) to Ultra (333 FPS) is 70 FPS, or about 17%. At 4K, the gap from Low (355 FPS) to Ultra (288 FPS) is 67 FPS, or about 19%. This consistency indicates the GPU has ample headroom even at maximum settings.

The RTX 4060's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302 and PassMark G3D score of 19545 place it in the 61st percentile, but those synthetic workloads do not translate directly to Valorant. The game's engine is far lighter than modern AAA titles, so the 4060's 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 118.1 GPixel/s pixel rate are effectively overkill for this title. The GPU's 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores are irrelevant here — Valorant does not use ray tracing or DLSS in the measured scenarios.

The practical takeaway: the RTX 4060 is not the bottleneck in this combo for Valorant. Even at 4K Ultra, the average of 288 FPS is far above the refresh rate of most monitors. The GPU's role is to ensure frame times stay consistent, and the measured minimum of 257 FPS at 4K Medium (the only resolution with min/max data) suggests there are no catastrophic dips.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo good for competitive Valorant play?

A: Yes. The measured data shows average FPS ranging from 288 (4K Ultra) to 403 (1080p Low). Even the lowest average, 288 FPS at 4K Ultra, exceeds the 240 Hz refresh rate common on competitive monitors. The combo ranks 2613 out of 3708, which is mid-pack, but the absolute frame rates are high enough for serious play.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 3700X compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The 3700X scores 34260 on average, which is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (34222) and 0.1% ahead of the AMD EPYC 4244P (34220). It trails the Intel Core i5-13450HX by 0.2% (34333) and leads the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H by 0.5% (34083). These differences are negligible in real-world gaming.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Valorant?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 delivers the highest averages across all settings, with Low hitting 403 FPS and Ultra at 333 FPS. At 2560x1440, the range is 316-383 FPS. At 3840x2160, the range is 288-355 FPS. All are playable, but 1080p maximizes frame rates.

Q: Does the RTX 4060 bottleneck the Ryzen 7 3700X in this game?

A: No. The FPS deltas between Low and Ultra settings are small (17-19% across resolutions), indicating the CPU is the primary driver of performance. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are never stressed by Valorant's modest texture and geometry loads.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The 4060 scores 17639 on average, which is 0.2% behind the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666), 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon 780M (17588), 0.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551), and 0.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 460 (17509). These are synthetic benchmark scores, not Valorant-specific results.

Q: Is the 3700X's 8-core/16-thread configuration useful for Valorant?

A: Valorant is not heavily multithreaded, but the 3700X's 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom for background tasks like streaming or Discord while gaming. The CPU's 32 MB L3 cache and 3.60 GHz base / 4.40 GHz boost clocks are adequate for the game's single-threaded demands.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, with 12 total data points. All values are average FPS unless otherwise noted.

1920x1080:

• Low: 403 FPS average
• Medium: 344 FPS average, with a minimum of 292 and maximum of 396
• High: 338 FPS average
• Ultra: 333 FPS average

The 1080p results show a clear hierarchy: Low is fastest, then Medium, then High, then Ultra. The gap between Low and Medium is 59 FPS (14.6%), while the gap between Medium and High is only 6 FPS (1.7%), and High to Ultra is 5 FPS (1.5%). This suggests diminishing returns beyond Medium settings.

2560x1440:

• Low: 383 FPS average
• Medium: 326 FPS average, with a minimum of 277 and maximum of 375
• High: 321 FPS average
• Ultra: 316 FPS average

At 1440p, the pattern repeats. Low is 57 FPS ahead of Medium (14.9%), but Medium, High, and Ultra are tightly clustered within 10 FPS of each other. The minimum of 277 FPS at Medium is still well above 240 Hz.

3840x2160:

• Low: 355 FPS average
• Medium: 303 FPS average, with a minimum of 257 and maximum of 348
• High: 298 FPS average
• Ultra: 288 FPS average

At 4K, the resolution begins to tax the GPU more noticeably. Low is 52 FPS ahead of Medium (14.7%), and the spread from Medium to Ultra is 15 FPS (4.9%). The minimum of 257 FPS at Medium is the lowest recorded value in the entire dataset, but it remains playable.

Across all resolutions, the Low preset consistently delivers the highest FPS, with 1080p Low (403) being the peak. The 4K Ultra result of 288 FPS is the lowest average, but it still exceeds the refresh rate of most high-end monitors. The data shows that this combo can handle any resolution at any preset with playable frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points to a clear recommendation: use the Medium preset for the best balance of visual quality and performance. At every resolution, Medium delivers FPS that are within 10-15% of Low, while providing noticeably better visual fidelity. The specific numbers: at 1080p, Medium averages 344 FPS versus 403 on Low — a 59 FPS difference that is imperceptible on a 240 Hz monitor. At 1440p, Medium averages 326 FPS versus 383 on Low. At 4K, Medium averages 303 FPS versus 355 on Low.

The High and Ultra presets offer marginal gains over Medium. At 1080p, High (338) and Ultra (333) are within 11 FPS of Medium (344). At 1440p, High (321) and Ultra (316) are within 10 FPS of Medium (326). At 4K, High (298) and Ultra (288) are within 15 FPS of Medium (303). These differences are small enough that the visual improvements from High or Ultra may be worth the slight FPS cost, depending on your monitor's refresh rate.

For competitive play, the Low preset at 1080p (403 FPS) or 1440p (383 FPS) maximizes frame rates and minimizes input latency. The data shows that Low is the only preset that pushes past 400 FPS, which matters for players with 360 Hz or higher refresh rate displays. However, for most users with 240 Hz monitors, Medium at any resolution provides a comfortable margin above the refresh ceiling.

The minimum FPS data reinforces this recommendation. At Medium, the lowest recorded minimum is 257 FPS at 4K, 277 FPS at 1440p, and 292 FPS at 1080p. These minimums are all above 240 Hz, meaning even the worst-case frame times will not cause visible stutter on standard high-refresh displays. The Medium preset is the safest choice for consistent performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture (codenamed Matisse), built on TSMC's 7 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, and it connects via PCIe Gen 4 with 24 lanes.

In Valorant, the CPU is the primary performance driver. The measured FPS data shows that changing GPU settings has a relatively small impact on frame rates — the difference between Low and Ultra is 17-19% across resolutions. This pattern is characteristic of a CPU-bound scenario, where the processor's single-thread performance determines the ceiling.

The 3700X's single-core performance is adequate but not exceptional. Its Geekbench single-core score is 1593, and its PassMark single-thread score is 2656. These numbers place it in the 84th percentile among all CPUs, but the nearest rivals — the Ryzen AI 7 350, EPYC 4244P, Core i5-13450HX, and Core Ultra 7 165H — are all within 0.5% of its average score. This means the 3700X is competitive with much newer processors in general compute, but it lacks the higher boost clocks found on the latest gaming-focused chips.

The CPU's 32 MB L3 cache is a notable asset for Valorant, as the game's maps and entity data benefit from larger cache sizes. The 8-core/16-thread configuration also ensures that background processes (streaming, voice chat, browser tabs) do not interfere with game performance. The 3.60 GHz base clock is modest, but the 4.40 GHz boost clock is sufficient to maintain high FPS in most scenarios.

The data shows that the 3700X is not the limiting factor in this combo for Valorant. Even at 4K Ultra, the average of 288 FPS is far above what most displays can show. The CPU's performance is consistent with its 84th percentile ranking, and the measured FPS results confirm that it delivers a smooth, high-refresh experience in this title. For players seeking even higher frame rates, a newer CPU with higher single-core clocks would be the next upgrade, but the 3700X remains a capable choice for competitive Valorant.