Valorant

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers exceptional frame rates in Valorant, with the data showing performance that far exceeds the demands of competitive play. The benchmark results place this combo in the 20th position out of 1,650 tested combinations, placing it in the top 1.2% of all systems measured. This pairing leverages a high-frequency 8-core processor and a top-tier GPU to produce frame rates that consistently exceed 500 FPS across all tested configurations, making it an elite choice for this title.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is built on the Zen 5 architecture and features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. This processor’s high boost clock is critical for Valorant, a game known for its reliance on single-thread performance. The CPU’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache per core provide low-latency access to game data, which is essential for maintaining high and consistent frame rates. The processor’s benchmark scores reflect its strength: it achieves a 3dmark single-thread score of 1280 and a passmark single-thread score of 4654, demonstrating excellent per-core capability.

In Valorant, the CPU’s role is dominant. The measured FPS data shows that even at 1080p with Low settings, the system produces 711.3 FPS, which is the highest result in the entire dataset. This suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with more frames than it can render, particularly at lower resolutions where the graphical load is reduced. The processor’s multi-threaded performance, as shown by its cinebench r23 multicore score of 31588, also ensures that background tasks and game logic do not create bottlenecks. The Ryzen 7 9700X’s 65W TDP and unlocked multiplier indicate it is designed for high sustained performance, which is beneficial for long gaming sessions.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achieved by this combo in Valorant?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 711.3 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9700X compare to its nearest rival in overall CPU benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700X has an average benchmark score of 36029, which is 0.2% higher than the Intel Core i5-14500HX’s score of 35940.

Q: What is the performance difference between the RTX 4080 SUPER and its closest GPU rival?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 53610, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT’s score of 53489.

Q: Does the combo rank in the top 5% of all tested systems for Valorant?

A: Yes, the combo ranks 20th out of 1,650 tested combos, placing it in the top 1.2% of all systems.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160 resolution, the lowest average FPS is 501.8, recorded with Ultra settings.

Q: What is the single-thread benchmark score for the Ryzen 7 9700X?

A: The processor achieves a 3dmark single-thread score of 1280 and a passmark single-thread score of 4654.

Resolution Scaling

The data reveals a clear pattern in how performance scales from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p, the system achieves an average FPS of 711.3 on Low settings, which drops to 674.3 at 1440p and further to 621.8 at 4K. This represents a 12.6% decrease in FPS from 1080p to 4K on Low settings. The scaling is more pronounced on Ultra settings, where the average FPS goes from 582.7 at 1080p to 552.1 at 1440p and finally to 501.8 at 4K, a 13.9% drop from 1080p to 4K.

This modest performance decline across resolutions indicates that the system is not heavily GPU-limited at any tested setting. The RTX 4080 SUPER, with its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth, has ample resources for Valorant at 4K. The GPU’s boost clock of 2550 MHz and 10240 shading units provide more than enough raw compute power for this game. The data suggests that the CPU remains the primary performance driver, as the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is relatively small compared to what would be expected if the GPU were the bottleneck. This is consistent with Valorant’s design, which prioritizes CPU-bound frame generation.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 128.6 FPS, with Low producing 711.3 FPS and Ultra producing 582.7 FPS. For competitive play, the Low preset offers the highest frame rate, but the High preset at 595.6 FPS still provides an exceptional experience with better visual fidelity. At 1440p, the Low preset delivers 674.3 FPS, while High produces 559.4 FPS. The gap narrows at 4K, where Low yields 621.8 FPS and High yields 521.9 FPS.

For most users, the High preset represents the best balance between visual quality and performance. It consistently delivers over 520 FPS at all resolutions, which is far beyond the refresh rate of any current monitor. The Ultra preset provides only a marginal visual improvement over High but costs between 13.9 and 37.7 FPS depending on resolution. Given that the frame rates are already exceptionally high, the data supports using High settings to enhance the game’s visuals without sacrificing the fluidity that competitive players require. The Low preset remains the choice for those seeking the absolute maximum FPS, but the performance gains over High are minimal at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER achieves a rank of 20 out of 1,650 tested combos in Valorant. This places it in the top 1.2% of all systems, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of configurations for this specific game. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 36029 places it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU’s average score of 53610 places it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. Both components are near the top of their respective performance tiers.

The nearest CPU rival, the Intel Core i5-14500HX, has a nearly identical average score of 35940, showing that the Ryzen 7 9700X is well-matched against its closest competitor. On the GPU side, the RTX 4080 SUPER leads the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT by 0.2% and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti by 2.9%. This high rank in Valorant is a direct result of the CPU’s exceptional single-thread performance, which is the key factor in this game’s frame rate ceiling. The data confirms that this combo is an elite choice for achieving the highest possible FPS in Valorant.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data shows the system’s performance across all tested resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 582.7 on Ultra to 711.3 on Low, with Medium at 601.1 and High at 595.6. At 2560x1440, the average FPS ranges from 552.1 on Ultra to 674.3 on Low, with Medium at 573 and High at 559.4. At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 501.8 on Ultra to 621.8 on Low, with Medium at 533 and High at 521.9.

The data shows a consistent pattern: Low settings always produce the highest FPS, followed by Medium, then High, and finally Ultra. The largest performance gap between settings is at 1080p, where Low outperforms Ultra by 128.6 FPS. This gap narrows to 122.2 FPS at 1440p and 120 FPS at 4K. The system maintains an average FPS above 500 in every single configuration tested, demonstrating its capability to handle even the most demanding settings in Valorant without dropping below playable frame rates. The minimum FPS values are not provided in the data, but the average FPS figures are exceptionally high across the board.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features 10240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units. It has a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2550 MHz, with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus providing 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s compute power is substantial, with an FP32 performance of 52.22 TFLOPS. In Valorant, the GPU’s role is to handle the rendering of the game’s relatively simple graphics, which it does with considerable headroom.

The benchmark results show that the RTX 4080 SUPER is rarely the limiting factor in this combination. The GPU’s passmark g3d score of 34245 is strong, but the game’s low graphical requirements mean that the processor’s frame generation capability is the primary determinant of FPS. The GPU’s high memory bandwidth and large frame buffer ensure that there are no memory-related bottlenecks, even at 4K with Ultra settings. The GPU’s performance relative to its nearest rivals is impressive, with it leading the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT by 0.2% and the AMD Radeon RX 7700S by 2.1%. This indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER is a high-performing GPU that complements the Ryzen 7 9700X effectively, providing a balanced system that excels in Valorant.