Valorant

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination delivers exceptional performance in Valorant, a game where frame rates far exceed the refresh rates of most monitors. The data shows this combo is capable of pushing well beyond 300 FPS at nearly every setting and resolution tested, making it a top-tier choice for competitive play. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, settings recommendations, and how this specific hardware pairing ranks against other tested configurations.

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

The Ryzen 7 3700X is a Zen 2 architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, running on the AMD Socket AM4 platform. Its base clock is 3.60 GHz, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This 7 nm chip, codenamed Matisse, has a 65 W TDP and supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration. While Valorant is not traditionally a heavily multi-threaded title, the 8-core/16-thread configuration ensures that background tasks and game logic threads have ample resources, preventing any potential bottlenecks.

The processor's benchmark scores put it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs tested. In the Passmark suite, it achieves a single-thread score of 2656 and a multithread score of 22458. The Cinebench R15 results show 204 points for single-core and 2092 for multi-core. These scores indicate a balanced processor that can handle both the single-threaded physics and game logic typical of an FPS, as well as the multi-threaded shader compilation and asset streaming that occur during gameplay.

The measured FPS data reveals that this CPU is not a limiting factor in Valorant. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 403 FPS average, which is the highest recorded across all tested configurations. As resolution increases, the frame rate drops, which is characteristic of the GPU becoming more involved. However, the CPU's strong single-core performance (204 in Cinebench R15 single-core) ensures that frame pacing remains consistent, avoiding the stutters that can occur with weaker processors.

The closest rival to this CPU is the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, which scores 34222 on average, a mere 0.1% difference. The Intel Core i5-13450HX is 0.2% behind, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H is 0.5% ahead. This tight grouping shows that the 3700X remains competitive in the mid-range segment, despite being from an older generation. For Valorant specifically, the 3700X's 8 cores are more than sufficient, as the game's engine is not designed to scale well beyond 8 threads.

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

The data provides clear guidance on which settings preset offers the optimal balance of visual fidelity and frame rate. The measured rows include Low, Medium, High, and Ultra presets across three resolutions. For competitive play, the priority is maximizing frame rate while maintaining visual clarity for spotting enemies.

At 1920x1080, the most common resolution for competitive shooters, the Low preset delivers an average of 403 FPS. This is the highest frame rate recorded in the entire dataset. The Medium preset drops to 344 FPS, a decrease of 59 FPS, while High yields 338 FPS. Ultra falls to 333 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 70 FPS, which is substantial for players with 360 Hz monitors. For pure competitive performance, the Low preset is the recommended choice, as it provides the maximum frame rate headroom.

At 2560x1440, the trend continues. Low settings produce 383 FPS, Medium gives 326 FPS, High gives 321 FPS, and Ultra gives 316 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 67 FPS. For players using 1440p monitors with high refresh rates (240 Hz or 360 Hz), the Low preset is still the best option, ensuring the frame rate never dips below the monitor's refresh rate in demanding scenarios.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the frame rates remain remarkably high. Low settings achieve 355 FPS, Medium hits 303 FPS with a minimum of 257 FPS, High reaches 298 FPS, and Ultra produces 293 FPS. Even at 4K Ultra, the average frame rate is 293 FPS, which is still above the refresh rate of most 4K gaming monitors. However, for 4K players who want the smoothest experience, the Low preset's 355 FPS is recommended, sacrificing some visual detail for a significant 62 FPS advantage over Ultra.

The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum FPS values. At 1080p, Medium shows a minimum of 292 FPS; at 1440p, 277 FPS; and at 4K, 257 FPS. These minimums are all well above 240 FPS, indicating that even the lowest frame rate moments in the Medium preset are smooth on high-refresh-rate displays. For players who find Low too visually sparse, Medium offers a better balance, with average frame rates still above 300 FPS at all resolutions.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

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

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

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution with Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the combo achieves an average of 293 FPS. This is still an extremely high frame rate, well above the refresh rate of most 4K displays.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The only minimum FPS values recorded are for the Medium preset. The lowest minimum is 257 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution. At 2560x1440, the minimum is 277 FPS, and at 1920x1080, it is 292 FPS.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 34260. It is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (34222) and the AMD EPYC 4244P (34220). It is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13450HX (34333) and 0.5% behind the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H (34083).

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations in Valorant?

A: The combo ranks 2590 out of 3708 tested combinations, placing it in the 69.8th percentile of all tested combos.

Q: What memory bandwidth does the CPU support?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus, providing a total memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The Ryzen 7 3700X + RTX 5070 combination ranks 2590 out of 3708 tested combos in Valorant. This ranking places it in the 69.8th percentile of all tested configurations. While this might seem low at first glance, it's important to contextualize this ranking. Valorant is a highly CPU-bound game at lower resolutions, and the RTX 5070 is a powerful GPU that may be underutilized by the 3700X at 1080p.

The ranking of 2590 suggests that there are 2589 combos that achieve higher average frame rates in this specific game. These higher-ranked combos likely feature newer, faster CPUs with higher single-thread performance, which is critical for Valorant's engine. The 3700X, while competent, is a 2019-era processor, and newer CPUs (such as those in the Ryzen 7000/9000 series or Intel 13th/14th gen) can provide higher single-core boost clocks and better IPC, which directly translates to higher FPS in this title.

However, the absolute performance is still exceptional. A rank of 2590 out of 3708 means the combo is in the top 30% of all tested systems. The frame rates achieved — above 290 FPS in the worst-case scenario (4K Ultra) — are far beyond what most competitive players need. For a player with a 240 Hz monitor, this combo provides a massive frame rate buffer, ensuring that the display is always saturated with new frames. For players with 360 Hz monitors, the Low preset at 1080p provides 403 FPS, which exceeds even the fastest refresh rates available.

The GPU's benchmark scores are relevant here. The RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 40377, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon Pro 580, which scores 40318, a 0.1% difference. This high GPU score indicates that the RTX 5070 is a very capable card, but in Valorant, it is likely not the bottleneck at 1080p. The CPU's single-thread performance (2656 in Passmark single-thread) is more likely the limiting factor, which explains why the combo ranks lower than combos with more modern CPUs.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU built on a 5 nm process. It features 6144 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. The GPU has 48 ray tracing cores and 192 tensor cores. Its base clock is 2325 MHz, with a boost clock of 2512 MHz. The card comes with 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 1750 MHz, which translates to 28 Gbps effective.

For Valorant, the GPU's role is less demanding than in graphically intensive AAA titles. The game's art style is stylized and low-poly, which means it doesn't require high texture memory or complex shaders. The 12 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for Valorant, even at 4K resolution with Ultra settings. The game's memory footprint is likely well under 4 GB, leaving ample headroom for other applications.

The GPU's clock speeds and compute power (30.87 TFLOPS FP32) are massive overkill for this title. The data confirms this: at 4K Ultra, the combo still achieves 293 FPS. The GPU is capable of rendering the game at frame rates that far exceed the CPU's ability to feed it frames. This is evident in the scaling pattern: at 1080p Low, the combo gets 403 FPS, but at 1080p Ultra, it gets 333 FPS. The 70 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at the same resolution suggests that while the GPU is doing more work at Ultra, the CPU is still the primary constraint.

The RTX 5070's benchmark scores in DirectX 11 (277 in Passmark) and DirectX 12 (108) show that it is a powerful modern GPU. Its OpenCL score is 172660, and its Vulkan score is 178923. These scores indicate that the GPU is well-suited for modern APIs, though Valorant uses DirectX 9-level rendering with a custom engine. The GPU's high pixel rate (201.0 GPixel/s) and texture rate (482.3 GTexel/s) ensure that it can handle any resolution with ease.

The RTX 5070's TDP is 250 W, with a suggested PSU of 600 W. It uses a single 16-pin power connector and is a dual-slot card. The card is 245 mm long, making it compatible with most mid-tower cases. For Valorant specifically, the GPU will likely run at reduced clocks due to the low graphical load, resulting in lower power draw and temperatures, which is beneficial for system longevity.

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

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive picture of performance across all 12 tested configurations (3 resolutions x 4 settings). Here is the exact breakdown:

1920x1080:

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

At 1080p, the combo delivers its peak performance. The Low preset's 403 FPS is the single highest score in the dataset. The transition from Low to Medium incurs a 59 FPS penalty, while moving from Medium to High costs only 6 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 5 FPS. This indicates that the Medium preset offers the most significant visual upgrade per frame lost, while High and Ultra are nearly identical in performance.

2560x1440:

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

At 1440p, the frame rates remain exceptionally high. The Low preset drops by 20 FPS compared to 1080p, while the Medium preset drops by 18 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 67 FPS. The minimum FPS for Medium (277) is still above 240 Hz, ensuring smooth gameplay on all but the most extreme refresh rate displays.

3840x2160:

• Low: 355 FPS average
• Medium: 303 FPS average, with a minimum of 257 FPS and maximum of 348 FPS
• High: 298 FPS average
• Ultra: 293 FPS average

At 4K, the GPU begins to show its load, but the results are still staggering. The Low preset achieves 355 FPS, which is 48 FPS lower than at 1080p. The Medium preset's minimum of 257 FPS is the lowest recorded in the entire dataset, but it's still comfortably above 240 Hz. The difference between Low and Ultra is 62 FPS, showing that the GPU's workload at 4K Ultra is significant, yet the frame rate remains highly playable.

The scaling across resolutions is consistent. For each settings preset, moving from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 20 FPS, and moving from 1440p to 4K costs an additional 28 FPS on average. This linear scaling pattern indicates a well-balanced system where neither the CPU nor GPU becomes a sudden bottleneck at any tested resolution. The data confirms that this combo is a high-performance solution for Valorant, capable of delivering competitive frame rates at any resolution and settings level.