Valorant

Valorant is a competitive FPS where frame rate consistency and headroom often matter more than absolute visual fidelity. The combination of an AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 produces exceptionally high frame rates across all tested configurations, placing the system in the 2590th position out of 3708 tested combos. This pairing demonstrates a clear performance profile that is heavily influenced by the game's engine and the capabilities of each component. The data indicates a system that delivers a responsive experience at any resolution, though the specific bottlenecks and optimal settings vary between 1080p and 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the workload shifts from the CPU to the GPU as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 403 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same Low preset drops the average to 383 FPS, a reduction of 20 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Low preset average further declines to 355 FPS. This scaling pattern shows that even at 4K, the system maintains a frame rate above 350 FPS, indicating that the GPU is not significantly stressed by this title.

The relationship between resolution and settings is more telling. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 70 FPS (403 FPS vs 333 FPS). At 1440p, the gap narrows to 67 FPS (383 FPS vs 316 FPS). At 4K, the delta shrinks to 62 FPS (355 FPS vs 293 FPS). This trend suggests that as resolution increases, the GPU begins to play a more substantial role, but the overall frame rate remains so high that the limiting component is likely the CPU's single-thread performance. The Ryzen 7 3700X has a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, which is adequate for Valorant, but the data implies the game's engine is sensitive to this metric.

The most telling data point is the performance at 4K Ultra, which averages 293 FPS. This is only 45 FPS lower than the 1080p Low result. In a typical game, the difference between 1080p Low and 4K Ultra would be far more significant. Here, the 4K Ultra result is still above 290 FPS, which is well beyond the refresh rate of most high-end monitors. The data shows that the RTX 4070, with its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth, is more than capable of handling Valorant's rendering demands at any resolution. The low demand of the game means the GPU's 2475 MHz boost clock is rarely a limiting factor.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average frame rate is 403 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 4070's 12 GB of VRAM affect performance?

A: The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory. The measured data shows consistent performance across all settings, with the 4K Ultra preset still averaging 293 FPS, indicating that VRAM capacity is not a bottleneck in Valorant.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 3700X a limiting factor in this game?

A: The CPU's boost clock is 4.40 GHz, and its benchmark scores include a Passmark single-thread score of 2656. The frame rates are extremely high, but the scaling from 1080p to 4K suggests the CPU's single-core performance is the primary driver, as the GPU has ample headroom.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 383 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 316 FPS. This is a difference of 67 FPS.

Q: Does the combo rank well compared to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 2590th out of 3708 combos in Valorant. This places it in the upper percentile of tested configurations, indicating it outperforms the majority of other pairings.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate recorded in the data?

A: The lowest min FPS recorded is 257 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Medium settings. This is still a very high minimum frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 2590th out of 3708 tested combinations in Valorant. This places it in the 69.8th percentile of all tested pairings, which is a strong result for a competitive FPS. The rank reflects the system's ability to maintain high frame rates, but it also indicates that there are many other combinations that achieve even higher performance. The Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 34260, and it sits at the 84th percentile against all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, scores 34222, which is a 0.1% difference, showing the 3700X is competitive with newer mobile parts in synthetic tests.

The RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37648 and is in the 81st percentile against all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P4, scores 37628, a 0.1% difference. The GPU's Passmark G3D score is 26927, which is substantial. However, the combo's rank in Valorant is not solely determined by these synthetic benchmarks. The game's engine is known to favor high single-thread CPU performance, and the 3700X's Passmark single-thread score of 2656 is decent, but not top-tier. The rank of 2590 suggests that while the system is very capable, there are faster CPUs available that can push frame rates even higher.

The deltaPct values for the CPU's rivals are all within 0.5% of its score, showing that the 3700X is in a tightly contested performance bracket. For the GPU, the deltaPct values range from -1.3% to 1.3%, with the RTX 4080 Mobile being slightly faster. This data suggests that the GPU is not the limiting factor in this pairing. The combo rank is likely held back by the CPU's 4.40 GHz boost clock, which is lower than some newer processors. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration is more than sufficient for Valorant, but the single-core speed is what matters most for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The FPS data is organized by resolution and settings, providing a clear picture of performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 403 FPS. The Medium preset averages 344 FPS, with a min of 292 FPS and a max of 396 FPS. The High preset averages 338 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 333 FPS. This shows a 70 FPS spread between the lowest and highest settings at 1080p, with the Low preset offering the highest frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 383 FPS. The Medium preset averages 326 FPS, with a min of 277 FPS and a max of 375 FPS. The High preset averages 321 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 316 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 67 FPS, which is slightly narrower than at 1080p. The Medium preset at 1440p has a min FPS of 277, which is still very smooth for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 355 FPS. The Medium preset averages 303 FPS, with a min of 257 FPS and a max of 348 FPS. The High preset averages 298 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 293 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is 62 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest average in the entire data set, but it still exceeds 290 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K shows a min FPS of 257, which is the lowest minimum recorded, but it is still well above the 240 Hz refresh rate of many high-end monitors.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the Low preset provides a significant frame rate boost over the other settings, while the difference between Medium, High, and Ultra is relatively small. The largest jump is seen when moving from Low to Medium, which suggests that the Low preset disables certain CPU-intensive features. The RTX 4070's performance is sufficient to handle the visual load, so the frame rate differences are likely due to CPU workload.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Matisse. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The CPU's L3 cache is 32 MB, and it supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus, providing 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications are relevant to Valorant, which is known to be sensitive to memory latency and single-thread performance.

The CPU's benchmark scores provide context for its in-game performance. Its Cinebench R15 single-core score is 204, and its Geekbench single-core score is 1593. The Passmark single-thread score is 2656. These scores are moderate for a desktop CPU, and they are the likely reason why the combo ranks at 2590th. The CPU's multi-thread scores are much higher, with a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2092 and a Passmark multi-thread score of 22458. However, Valorant does not heavily utilize multiple cores, so the 8-core configuration is often underutilized.

The boost clock of 4.40 GHz is the key metric for this game. The data shows that frame rates are consistently high, but they do decline as resolution increases. This decline is not due to the GPU, which has ample headroom. Instead, it is likely due to the CPU's single-thread performance being the primary driver. The 3700X is in the 84th percentile for all CPUs, and its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, is only 0.1% faster on average. This indicates that the 3700X is a solid performer, but it is not a top-tier gaming CPU by modern standards. The 16 threads are a boon for other workloads, but for Valorant, the focus is on the 4.40 GHz boost clock.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Low preset is the optimal choice for maximizing frame rate. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 403 FPS, which is 65 FPS higher than the Ultra preset. At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 383 FPS, which is 67 FPS higher than Ultra. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 355 FPS, which is 62 FPS higher than Ultra. The consistent advantage of the Low preset suggests it disables certain effects that are not visually critical in a competitive FPS.

For players with a 144 Hz or 240 Hz monitor, the Low preset at any resolution will provide a frame rate well above the refresh rate. The Medium preset also offers high frame rates, with averages of 344 FPS at 1080p, 326 FPS at 1440p, and 303 FPS at 4K. The min FPS for the Medium preset is 292 FPS at 1080p, 277 FPS at 1440p, and 257 FPS at 4K, which are all above 240 FPS. This makes Medium a viable option for those who want a slight visual upgrade without sacrificing smoothness.

The High and Ultra presets provide diminishing returns in terms of visual quality but still deliver excellent performance. The Ultra preset averages 333 FPS at 1080p, 316 FPS at 1440p, and 293 FPS at 4K. These frame rates are still exceptional, but the data suggests that the Low preset provides the best competitive advantage. The frame rate difference between Low and Medium is the largest single jump, indicating that the Low preset is specifically tuned for performance. For esports play, the Low preset is recommended to ensure the highest possible frame rate and lowest input latency.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is a high-end GPU based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, with a chip codenamed AD104. It has 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. The GPU's clock speeds are 1920 MHz base and 2475 MHz boost. It has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications are overkill for Valorant, which is a lightweight game in terms of graphical fidelity.

The GPU's benchmark scores confirm its high performance level. Its Passmark G3D score is 26927, and its Geekbench Vulkan score is 174152. The RTX 4070 is in the 81st percentile for all GPUs, and its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P4, is only 0.1% slower. The RTX 4080 Mobile is 1.3% faster, showing that the desktop 4070 is very competitive. For Valorant, the GPU is rarely the bottleneck, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 4K Ultra.

The 12 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for Valorant, which does not have demanding texture requirements. The GPU's 2475 MHz boost clock ensures that it can render frames quickly, but the data shows that the CPU is the limiting factor. The frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K are modest, indicating that the GPU has significant headroom even at the highest resolution and settings. The RTX 4070's role in this combo is to provide a stable, high-FPS baseline, while the CPU determines the maximum achievable frame rate. The GPU's performance is so strong that it effectively removes graphical limitations from the equation, allowing the CPU's single-thread speed to be the deciding factor in the final FPS numbers.