Valorant

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Valorant, with the data indicating that the CPU is the primary performance driver across all tested configurations. The measured FPS values are consistently above 250 frames per second, which places the system in a performance tier that is well-suited for high-refresh-rate competitive play.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a system that is heavily CPU-bound at lower resolutions, with the GPU becoming progressively more relevant as pixel count increases. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 412 FPS, while at 1440p this drops to 351 FPS, and at 4K it falls further to 281 FPS. This represents a 31.8% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K, which is a relatively modest drop compared to what would be expected in a GPU-limited scenario. The data suggests that even at 4K, the RTX 2070 SUPER is not being pushed to its absolute limit.

Examining the Low settings preset provides a clearer picture of the CPU's ceiling. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 501 FPS, which drops to 475 FPS at 1440p and 441 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Low settings shows only a 12% reduction in frame rate. This minimal drop indicates that the Ryzen 7 5700's processing capability is the limiting factor in this configuration, as the graphical load reduction from Low settings does not translate into proportionally higher frame rates at lower resolutions. The CPU appears to be saturating its capability around the 500 FPS mark.

The Medium settings row provides the most complete data, including minimum and maximum frame rates. At 1080p Medium, the average is 427 FPS with a minimum of 363 FPS and a maximum of 491 FPS. Moving to 1440p Medium, the average drops to 369 FPS with a minimum of 313 FPS and a maximum of 424 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 295 FPS with a minimum of 251 FPS and a maximum of 339 FPS. The frame time consistency, as indicated by the gap between minimum and maximum, remains relatively stable across resolutions, suggesting that the system does not encounter severe stuttering or frame pacing issues as resolution increases.

The transition from 1080p to 1440p at High settings costs 61 FPS (412 to 351), while the transition from 1440p to 4K costs 70 FPS (351 to 281). This non-linear scaling pattern indicates that the GPU begins to exert more influence at higher resolutions, but it is not until 4K that the RTX 2070 SUPER's workload becomes significant enough to noticeably impact performance. Overall, the resolution scaling analysis points to a system where the CPU is the dominant factor for most gaming scenarios, with the GPU only becoming a meaningful constraint at 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It features a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The processor's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache. This configuration provides strong single-threaded performance, which is critical for Valorant's engine that relies heavily on a primary game thread.

Benchmark data shows the Ryzen 7 5700 achieves a single-thread score of 901 in 3DMark, a 2916 score in Cinebench R23 single-core, and a 3296 score in Passmark single-thread tests. These results position the CPU in the 78th percentile of all CPUs tested, indicating solid but not top-tier single-thread performance. The multi-threaded results are notably stronger, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20655 and a Passmark multi-thread score of 24303, which reflects the benefit of 8 full cores.

In the context of Valorant, the high boost clock of 4.60 GHz is likely the most important factor. The game's frame rate at 1080p Low (501 FPS) appears to be capped by the CPU's ability to process game logic and issue draw calls. The data shows that increasing resolution to 4K at Low settings only reduces frame rate to 441 FPS, which is a 12% drop. This relatively small reduction suggests that the CPU is still the primary bottleneck even when the GPU has more pixels to render. The processor's 16 MB L3 cache also helps maintain low latency access to frequently used game data, contributing to the high average frame rates observed.

The CPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, AMD Ryzen 5 7640U, AMD Ryzen 5 6600H, and AMD Ryzen 7 5825U, with all of these showing delta percentages within 0.3% of the Ryzen 7 5700's average score of 25517. This indicates that the processor is competitively positioned in its performance class, though the exact gaming performance will vary based on clock speeds and architecture optimizations specific to each title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture and features 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. It operates at a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz, with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU includes 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores, though these are not heavily utilized in a competitive FPS like Valorant.

The GPU's benchmark scores show a Passmark G3D score of 18169 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 83358, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. This is a mid-to-upper tier ranking, but the RTX 2070 SUPER is an end-of-life product that has been succeeded by newer generations. Its nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, Intel Arc B570, and Intel Arc A750, with delta percentages ranging from -1% to -1.5% relative to the RTX 2070 SUPER's average score of 20282.

In Valorant, the GPU's role becomes more apparent at higher resolutions and settings. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the system produces 267 FPS, which is the lowest measured result. At 4K High, the frame rate is 281 FPS, and at 4K Medium it is 295 FPS. The difference between Ultra and Medium at 4K is 28 FPS, which is a 9.5% improvement when reducing settings from Ultra to Medium. This is a smaller delta than what would be observed in a GPU-bound scenario, suggesting that the RTX 2070 SUPER is still not fully saturated even at 4K Ultra.

The GPU's 8 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for Valorant, which is not a graphically demanding title. The memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s ensures that texture streaming and frame buffer operations are not bottlenecks. The boost clock of 1770 MHz provides adequate compute throughput for the game's relatively simple shaders and particle effects. The data indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER is capable of handling Valorant at maximum settings across all resolutions, with the CPU being the more significant constraint on overall frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080 resolution, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. The Low preset achieves an average of 501 FPS, which is the peak measured performance for this combo. The Medium preset produces 427 FPS with a minimum of 363 FPS and a maximum of 491 FPS. The High preset yields 412 FPS, while the Ultra preset produces 392 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 21.8% reduction in frame rate, from 501 FPS to 392 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440 resolution, the frame rates remain exceptionally high. The Low preset generates 475 FPS, while the Medium preset produces 369 FPS with a minimum of 313 FPS and a maximum of 424 FPS. The High preset achieves 351 FPS, and the Ultra preset produces 334 FPS. The reduction from 1080p to 1440p is most pronounced at Medium settings, where the frame rate drops by 58 FPS (427 to 369).

At 3840x2160 resolution, the system still maintains high performance, though the scaling becomes more pronounced. The Low preset produces 441 FPS, which is still above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors. The Medium preset delivers 295 FPS with a minimum of 251 FPS and a maximum of 339 FPS. The High preset achieves 281 FPS, and the Ultra preset produces 267 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 4K is 174 FPS, representing a 39.5% reduction in frame rate when enabling maximum graphical settings.

The Medium settings preset is the only one with complete minimum and maximum frame rate data. At 1080p, the spread between minimum and maximum is 128 FPS, at 1440p it is 111 FPS, and at 4K it is 88 FPS. This tightening of the frame rate range at higher resolutions suggests that the system becomes more consistent as the GPU workload increases, potentially due to reduced CPU bottlenecking.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 501 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: At High settings, the frame rate drops from 412 FPS at 1080p to 281 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 31.8%. At Low settings, the drop is from 501 FPS to 441 FPS, a reduction of 12%.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The data indicates the CPU is the limiting factor at 1080p. The frame rate only drops by 12% when moving from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, which suggests that the Ryzen 7 5700 is saturating its capability around 500 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for maintaining high frame rates?

A: All tested resolutions maintain average frame rates above 267 FPS even at Ultra settings. 1080p offers the highest frame rates, but 1440p still provides exceptional performance above 330 FPS at all settings.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER's benchmark performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20282, which is 1% to 1.5% lower than the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, Intel Arc B570, and Intel Arc A750.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate recorded at Medium settings?

A: The minimum frame rates at Medium settings are 363 FPS at 1080p, 313 FPS at 1440p, and 251 FPS at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

For players prioritizing maximum frame rate, the Low preset at 1080p delivers the best result with an average of 501 FPS. This configuration minimizes graphical fidelity to maximize responsiveness, which is often preferred in a competitive FPS. However, the visual quality reduction may be unnecessary given the high performance available at other settings.

The Medium preset offers a balanced experience, providing 427 FPS at 1080p with a minimum of 363 FPS. This ensures that frame rates remain well above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors even during demanding scenes. At 1440p, Medium produces 369 FPS, which is still exceptionally smooth for competitive play. The Medium preset appears to be the sweet spot for this combo, as it offers improved visual quality over Low while maintaining a significant performance margin.

For players with high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors, the High preset at 351 FPS is a strong choice. This provides better visual detail than Medium while still delivering frame rates that exceed the capabilities of most displays. The Ultra preset at 334 FPS at 1440p is also viable, as the performance difference between High and Ultra is only 17 FPS. At 4K, the High preset at 281 FPS is recommended for those wanting the best visual experience, while the Medium preset at 295 FPS offers a slight performance advantage.

The data suggests that players should avoid the Low preset at higher resolutions, as the frame rate gains diminish. At 4K, Low produces 441 FPS compared to 295 FPS at Medium, but the visual quality reduction is substantial. Given that all settings maintain frame rates above 250 FPS, the choice between presets should be based on visual preference rather than performance necessity.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1948 out of 3708 tested combos in Valorant. This places the system in the upper half of all tested configurations, though it is not near the top of the rankings. The percentile ranking of 78 for the CPU and 65 for the GPU indicates that neither component is at the extreme high end of performance, but their combination provides a well-balanced experience for this specific game.

The rank of 1948 suggests that there are many combos that deliver higher frame rates in Valorant. This is expected, as the game is highly CPU-dependent and systems with newer, higher-clocked processors will achieve better results. The Ryzen 7 5700's single-thread performance, while solid, is not class-leading. The RTX 2070 SUPER is also an older GPU that has been surpassed by newer generations in raw compute capability.

However, the actual measured performance of this combo is exceptional for practical purposes. The lowest average frame rate recorded is 267 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still well above the refresh rate of most gaming monitors. The ranking of 1948 out of 3708 indicates that there are many systems that perform better, but the real-world experience provided by this combo is characterized by consistently high frame rates that are more than sufficient for competitive play. The data shows that this combination delivers a smooth and responsive experience across all tested resolutions and settings, making the mid-tier ranking somewhat misleading in terms of actual usability.