Valorant

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a combo that ranks 1525th out of 3708 tested combinations for Valorant. This places the pairing in the upper half of all tested systems, though it is far from the top of the leaderboard. The data indicates that the combination produces very high frame rates across all tested settings and resolutions, but the overall rank is tempered by the fact that many other combos achieve even higher scores in this particular title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1525 out of 3708 tested combinations places it in the 58th percentile of all tested systems. This is a solid result for a competitive FPS, where high and consistent frame rates matter more than raw benchmark scores. The performance level achieved is sufficient to drive high-refresh-rate monitors, but the ranking shows that the RTX 5070 is not being fully utilized in this pairing for Valorant.

The CPU component of this combo, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G, holds a percentile rank of 79 among all CPUs tested. Its average benchmark score of 27051 places it in close competition with several notable processors. The Intel Core i9-9900K scores 27097, which is 0.2% higher, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 scores 26936, which is 0.4% lower. The Intel Core i5-14400T scores 27166, putting it 0.4% ahead, and the Intel Core i7-1370P scores 26900, which is 0.6% behind. This clustering indicates that the 5700G's processing power is well within the range of its direct competitors, providing a balanced foundation for gaming.

The GPU side of the combo, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, achieves a percentile rank of 82 among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 40377 is similarly competitive with its nearest rivals. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 scores 40318, a 0.1% difference, while the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 40063, 0.8% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40870, which is 1.2% higher, and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile scores 39568, 2.0% lower. These close margins suggest that the RTX 5070 is a high-performing GPU, though its capabilities are not fully stressed by a game like Valorant.

The overall ranking reflects a system that is more than capable for Valorant, but the data suggests that the GPU has significant headroom. The CPU, while adequate, shows its age relative to newer processors in the same performance bracket.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 comes equipped with 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. The memory operates at 1750 MHz with an effective data rate of 28 Gbps. These specifications are far beyond what Valorant requires, as the game is not known for heavy VRAM usage or bandwidth demands. The GPU's base clock is set at 2325 MHz, with a boost clock of 2512 MHz, which contributes to its ability to render frames quickly.

The GPU's raw compute capabilities are substantial, with a FP32 performance of 30.87 TFLOPS and a texture rate of 482.3 GTexel/s. It has 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. The pixel rate is 201.0 GPixel/s. These figures indicate a GPU that is designed for demanding AAA titles, not for a lightweight esports title like Valorant.

The benchmark results show that the RTX 5070 achieves a passmark G3D score of 29137 and a passmark GPU compute score of 15787. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 5077. These scores are high, but in Valorant, the GPU is rarely the limiting factor. The measured FPS data supports this observation, as the frame rates remain high even at 4K resolution, suggesting that the GPU is not being pushed to its limits.

The GPU's performance in this game is more than sufficient, and the data indicates that it could handle much more demanding workloads. For Valorant, the RTX 5070 is effectively overkill, providing frame rates that exceed the refresh rates of most monitors on the market.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of frame rate scaling across resolutions. At 1080p with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 412. Moving to 1440p Ultra, the average FPS drops to 390, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 362. This represents a drop of 5.3% from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 7.2% from 1440p to 4K. The total drop from 1080p to 4K is approximately 12.1%.

This scaling pattern is characteristic of a CPU-bound scenario. When the resolution increases, the GPU has more work to do per frame, but the CPU's workload remains relatively constant. In Valorant, which is known for being CPU-heavy, the frame rate is often limited by the CPU's ability to process game logic and draw calls. The relatively small FPS drop as resolution increases suggests that the CPU is the primary bottleneck.

The data shows a similar pattern across other settings. At Low settings, the average FPS at 1080p is 499, at 1440p it is 473, and at 4K it is 439. This represents a drop of 5.2% from 1080p to 1440p, and 7.2% from 1440p to 4K. The consistency of these percentages across settings further supports the conclusion that the CPU is the limiting component. The GPU is capable of rendering frames faster than the CPU can feed it, and this becomes more apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU's workload is lighter.

The data suggests that the limiting component in this combo for Valorant is the CPU. The Ryzen 7 5700G, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides good performance, but it is not as strong as the GPU in this pairing. The frame rates achieved are still extremely high, but the scaling pattern reveals that the CPU is holding back the system from reaching even higher numbers.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the system's performance across different resolutions and settings. At 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 412 at Ultra to 499 at Low. The Medium preset achieves an average of 426 FPS, with a minimum of 362 and a maximum of 489. High settings produce an average of 419 FPS.

Moving to 1440p, the average FPS at Ultra is 390, while Low settings yield 473 FPS. Medium achieves 404 FPS on average, with a minimum of 343 and a maximum of 464. High settings produce an average of 397 FPS.

At 4K resolution, the average FPS at Ultra is 362, and Low settings produce 439 FPS. Medium achieves 375 FPS on average, with a minimum of 318 and a maximum of 431. High settings produce an average of 368 FPS.

The data shows that the difference between settings is relatively small. At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra is 87 FPS, or approximately 17.4%. At 1440p, the gap is 83 FPS, or approximately 17.6%. At 4K, the gap is 77 FPS, or approximately 17.5%. This consistency indicates that the settings have a similar impact on performance regardless of resolution.

The minimum FPS values, which are only provided for Medium settings, show that the system maintains a high floor. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 362 FPS, at 1440p Medium it is 343 FPS, and at 4K Medium it is 318 FPS. These minimums are well above the 144 Hz refresh rate that many competitive gamers target, ensuring a smooth experience even in demanding scenarios.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The CPU features a 16 MB L3 cache, with 512 KB of L2 cache and 64 KB of L1 cache per core. It is built on a 7 nm process at TSMC, with a TDP of 65 W.

The CPU's benchmark scores show solid performance across various tests. In Cinebench R23, it scores 12830.5 in multi-core and 1494 in single-core. In Geekbench, it scores 9950 in multi-core and 1894 in single-core. The PassMark multithread score is 24419, and the single-thread score is 3283.

In Valorant, the CPU's role is critical. The game relies heavily on single-core performance for game logic and physics, but it also benefits from multi-core performance for rendering and background tasks. The 5700G's single-core score of 1494 in Cinebench R23 is respectable, but it is not top-tier. This is reflected in the measured FPS, where the system achieves high but not extreme frame rates.

The CPU's performance in 3DMark tests shows a similar pattern. It scores 6629 in the 16-thread test, 5648 in the 8-thread test, and 899 in the single-thread test. These scores indicate that the CPU is capable of handling the workload, but it does not have the raw power of newer processors.

The data suggests that the 5700G is the limiting factor in this combo for Valorant. The GPU is capable of producing much higher frame rates, but the CPU cannot feed it data fast enough. This is evident in the resolution scaling, where frame rates do not drop significantly as resolution increases, indicating that the CPU is the bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best settings for this combo depend on the user's priorities. For competitive play, where high frame rates are paramount, the Low preset at 1080p offers the highest average FPS at 499. This setting provides the maximum performance headroom, ensuring that the system can maintain high frame rates even in intense combat scenarios.

For users with high-refresh-rate monitors, the Medium preset at 1080p provides a good balance. It achieves an average of 426 FPS, with a minimum of 362 FPS. This ensures that the frame rate remains above 360 Hz even in the most demanding moments, which is well above the refresh rate of most gaming monitors.

At 1440p, the Low preset achieves an average of 473 FPS, which is still extremely high. The Medium preset at 1440p achieves 404 FPS on average, with a minimum of 343 FPS. This is a strong option for users who prioritize visual quality while still maintaining high frame rates.

At 4K, the Low preset achieves 439 FPS on average. The Medium preset achieves 375 FPS, with a minimum of 318 FPS. These are excellent numbers for 4K gaming, though the visual difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is less pronounced in Valorant due to the game's art style.

The Ultra preset provides the highest visual fidelity but offers the lowest frame rates. At 1080p, it achieves 412 FPS, at 1440p it achieves 390 FPS, and at 4K it achieves 362 FPS. These are still very high numbers, and for users who prioritize visual quality over raw performance, the Ultra preset is a viable option.

The data indicates that the Medium preset offers the best overall experience. It provides a significant visual improvement over Low while maintaining frame rates that are only slightly lower. The difference between Medium and High is minimal, with High offering only 7 FPS more at 1080p and 4K. The Medium preset is recommended for most users, as it offers the best balance of visual quality and performance.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combo ranks 1525th out of 3708 tested combinations for Valorant.

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

A: The highest average FPS achieved is 499 at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G has an average benchmark score of 27051. It is 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i9-9900K, 0.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, 0.4% lower than the Intel Core i5-14400T, and 0.6% higher than the Intel Core i7-1370P.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 4K Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Medium settings is 318 FPS.

Q: How much does the average FPS drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 412 at 1080p to 362 at 4K, a decrease of approximately 12.1%.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 has a memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s, with 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus.