Valorant

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is a desktop processor built on the 7 nm Zen 3 architecture, operating under the Cezanne codename. It provides 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This CPU, which fits the AMD Socket AM4, has a 65 W TDP and includes a Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics solution. In the context of Valorant, a competitive FPS that often relies on single-core performance for high frame rates, this processor’s specifications are a strong foundation. Its benchmark results in synthetic tests align with that expectation: the CPU scores 899 in the single-thread 3DMark test and 2930 in Cinebench R23 single-core. While those scores are not the absolute highest, they place the 5700G in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, indicating it is a capable part for gaming workloads. The processor’s multi-threaded performance is also robust, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20755 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 8970. This suggests that while Valorant may not heavily utilize all 16 threads, the processor has ample headroom for background tasks and other applications running concurrently. In terms of its standing among rivals, the 5700G’s average benchmark score of 25626 puts it in a tight cluster with the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (scoring 25706, a -0.3% delta) and the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (scoring 25532, a 0.4% delta). This indicates that the 5700G sits in a competitive performance tier, where minor percentage differences separate it from its closest competitors. The CPU’s 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s) are typical for its class and are more than sufficient for feeding the GPU in a game like Valorant, which is not typically memory-bandwidth intensive.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the graphics processing unit in this configuration, built on the 12 nm Turing architecture using the TU106 chip. It features 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units, along with 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1680 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (or 14 Gbps effective). This card is equipped with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. For a game like Valorant, which is known for being less graphically demanding than many modern AAA titles, the RTX 2060’s specifications are more than adequate. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 6.451 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s provide substantial raw computational power. In the benchmark hierarchy, the RTX 2060 sits in the 58th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16074. This places it slightly behind the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (scoring 16351, a -1.7% delta) and the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (also scoring 16351, a -1.7% delta), while being just ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (scoring 15996, a 0.5% delta). These small deltas suggest that the RTX 2060 is positioned in a competitive mid-range segment. The card’s DirectX 12 Ultimate support and 6 GB of VRAM are sufficient for Valorant at all tested settings, as the game’s textures and geometry are not particularly demanding on memory capacity.

How This Combo Ranks

In the specific context of Valorant, the combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 achieves a rank of 1244 out of 1650 tested combinations. This places the combo in the 75th percentile of all tested hardware pairings for this game, indicating that while it performs well, there are many other configurations that deliver higher frame rates. This ranking is a direct result of the balance between the CPU’s strong single-thread performance and the GPU’s solid mid-range capabilities. The data shows that this combo is not at the top of the charts, but it is also far from the bottom. The performance gap between this combo and higher-ranked ones is likely due to the GPU being a limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the CPU is capable of pushing very high frame rates. This ranking serves as a reference point for users who are considering this hardware pairing, showing that it is a reliable but not top-tier choice for Valorant. The fact that the data is measured (dataIsMeasured: true) adds confidence to this rank, as it is based on actual testing rather than estimation.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results provide a detailed look at the frame rates this combo achieves across different resolutions and settings. At 1080p, the combo delivers an average of 499.1 FPS on Low settings, which is the highest frame rate recorded in any configuration. This drops to 358.4 FPS on Medium, 339.4 FPS on High, and 324.7 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate that even at the highest settings, the combo maintains well above 300 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play on high refresh rate monitors. Moving to 1440p, the average frame rates decrease but remain very high: 461.9 FPS on Low, 303.6 FPS on Medium, 288.8 FPS on High, and 274.5 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is noticeable but not drastic, with the Low setting still achieving over 460 FPS. At 4K (3840x2160), the frame rates become more moderate but still playable: 369.1 FPS on Low, 241 FPS on Medium, 229.5 FPS on High, and 219.5 FPS on Ultra. The 4K results show that the GPU is starting to become a more significant factor, as the gap between the Low and Ultra settings narrows compared to lower resolutions. Across all resolutions, the frame rates are consistently high enough to provide a smooth experience, but the data clearly shows a hierarchy where lower settings yield higher frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling analysis reveals how the system’s performance changes as the rendering load increases. From 1080p Low (499.1 FPS) to 4K Low (369.1 FPS), the frame rate drops by approximately 26%. This is a relatively small decrease, suggesting that at Low settings, the system is not heavily GPU-bound, and the CPU is effectively feeding the GPU with enough data to maintain high performance. However, the scaling pattern changes at higher settings. From 1080p Ultra (324.7 FPS) to 4K Ultra (219.5 FPS), the frame rate drops by about 32%. This larger percentage drop indicates that as the graphical load increases, the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor. The data supports this interpretation when looking at the intermediate resolution. From 1080p High (339.4 FPS) to 1440p High (288.8 FPS), there is a 15% drop, and then to 4K High (229.5 FPS), there is a further 21% drop. These diminishing returns at higher resolutions point to the RTX 2060 being the primary bottleneck when moving to 4K, especially with higher quality settings. Conversely, the CPU’s strong performance is highlighted by the fact that even at 4K Low, the system achieves 369.1 FPS, demonstrating that the Ryzen 7 5700G is capable of sustaining high frame rates, but the GPU’s rendering capacity limits the ultimate FPS at higher resolutions. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is more gradual than from 1440p to 4K, which is typical for GPUs in this performance class, showing that the sweet spot for this combo is at 1080p or 1440p, where the CPU and GPU are better balanced.