Valorant

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers exceptional performance in Valorant, with measured frame rates that far exceed the demands of competitive play. This pairing offers a blend of high core count and strong single-thread performance from the CPU, paired with a GPU that handles the game's light rendering workload with ease. The data shows that this combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, running at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. It is built on a 7 nm process at TSMC and fits the AMD Socket AM4. For a game like Valorant, which is a competitive FPS and does not heavily utilize many threads, the CPU's single-thread performance is what drives high frame rates. The 3dmark_single_thread score of 944 and the 3dmark_2_threads score of 1856 indicate strong per-core capabilities. At lower resolutions, where the GPU has less work to do, it is the CPU that becomes the primary determinant of the frame rate ceiling. The high boost clock helps ensure that the game's main thread is processed quickly. The CPU's 64 MB of L3 cache is also a benefit, as it can help keep game data close to the cores, reducing latency. While the processor has a high core count, it also excels in the single-threaded tasks that dominate this game. The benchmark results show that this CPU handles the game well, with the 3dmark_4_threads score at 3595, the 8_threads score at 6598, and the max_threads score at 11597. In the 3dmark_16_threads test, it scores 10810. These scores indicate that the CPU has plenty of headroom for gaming, even when other background tasks are active. Its percentile rank against all CPUs is 91, placing it in the top 9% of all tested processors. The nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX with an average score of 52073, are less than 1% different in average benchmark score, which is a small margin. This means that the 5950X's performance in gaming is not just about core count but about a strong balance of IPC and clock speed. The CPU's memory support is DDR4, which for gaming is adequate, especially considering the high clock speeds.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Low settings?

A: The average FPS is 528 at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the highest measured average across all tested settings.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest rival?

A: The nearest rival is the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, with an average score of 43262. The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43223, a delta of -0.1%.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread score in 3dmark?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X scores 944 in the 3dmark_single_thread test.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The lowest average FPS is 383, observed at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: Does the combination rank well among other tested combos?

A: Yes, the combo ranks 1117 out of 3708 tested combinations, placing it in the top 30% of tested configurations.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock?

A: The boost clock is 4.90 GHz.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data indicates that the "Low" preset provides the highest average frame rates across all resolutions. At 1080p, Low hits 528 FPS, which is 85 FPS higher than the High preset and 92 FPS higher than the Ultra preset. At 1440p, Low reaches 501 FPS, a lead of 81 FPS over High, and at 4K, Low still produces 465 FPS. However, the differences between presets are not uniform. The High preset at 1080p gives 443 FPS, which is already far above any practical need for a high refresh rate monitor. The Medium preset offers a middle ground, with 450 FPS at 1080p and 427 FPS at 1440p. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, but still delivers 436 FPS at 1080p, which is more than enough for gameplay. Considering the frame rate levels are all very high, the best experience likely balances visual quality and performance. The High preset offers a 443 FPS average at 1080p, which is just 7 FPS less than the Medium preset but higher than the Ultra preset's 436 FPS. At 1440p, the High preset provides 420 FPS, and at 4K it provides 390 FPS. The data suggests that the High preset is the optimal choice for the majority of users, as it provides a significant visual upgrade over Low with a minimal frame rate penalty compared to Ultra. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, but the difference between High and Ultra can be minimal depending on the resolution. The measured data indicates that the frame rate drops from High to Ultra are small, around 7 FPS at 1080p, 7 FPS at 1440p, and 7 FPS at 4K. Therefore, if the user values image quality, the Ultra preset is a viable option, as the performance is still very high. The Low preset is not recommended if the user has a high refresh rate monitor, as the visual quality impact is not worth the extra FPS, which is already above 500. The best experience is likely the High preset, which balances a high frame rate with good visuals.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER holds a rank of 1117 out of 3708 tested combos. This places it in the top 30% of all tested systems, a strong showing. The ranking reflects the overall performance of the combo, which is heavily weighted by the high single-thread performance of the CPU and the substantial rendering power of the GPU. The CPU's high percentile rank of 91 out of all CPUs and the GPU's rank of 83 out of all GPUs are a good indication of their individual capabilities. In comparison to other combos, this one is likely to be in the top tier for esports titles like Valorant, where the CPU's high single-core performance is a major advantage. The GPU's high benchmark scores, such as the Passmark G3D score of 29995 and the Geekbench Vulkan score of 205624, show that it is not a bottleneck at these frame rates. The combo's rank indicates that it is a well-balanced system, with the CPU and GPU both contributing equally to the overall performance. The data suggests that there are combos that rank higher, but these might be limited to top-tier components from the same generation. The rank of 1117 out of 3708 is a strong result, indicating that this combo is better than most. It suggests that the combo is a very capable gaming system, especially for an esports title like Valorant.

Resolution Scaling

The measured data shows the FPS scaling from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 528 at 1080p to 501 at 1440p, which is a drop of 27 FPS (5.1%). At 4K (3840x2160), the average FPS is 465, a further drop of 36 FPS (7.2%). This indicates a relatively small frame rate impact when increasing resolution. At High settings, the numbers are 443 at 1080p, 420 at 1440p, and 390 at 4K. This is a drop of 23 FPS (5.2%) from 1080p to 1440p, and 30 FPS (7.1%) from 1440p to 4K. At Medium settings, the average FPS is 450 at 1080p, 427 at 1440p, and 396 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 23 FPS (5.1%), and from 1440p to 4K is 31 FPS (7.3%). At Ultra, the numbers are 436 at 1080p, 413 at 1440p, and 383 at 4K. The drop is 23 FPS (5.3%) and then 30 FPS (7.3%). These consistent percentages across all settings indicate that the frame drop is mostly a function of resolution. The scaling is quite linear, with a roughly 5% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a further 7% drop to 4K. This pattern shows that the GPU is the limiting component. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would not change much with the resolution. The fact that the FPS does drop with resolution indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary limiting factor. This is a typical behavior for a game like Valorant, which is not heavily demanding on the GPU. The CPU is strong enough to feed the GPU at all resolutions, but the GPU's rendering load increases with resolution, causing the frame rate to drop. The data shows that even at 4K, the average FPS is still very high, indicating that the combo is a powerful one. The drop from 1080p to 4K is around 15-20% across all settings, which is a modest decrease. This suggests that the combo is well-balanced for high refresh rate gaming at 1440p and even 4K, where the average frame rate is still above 380 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: Average FPS 528, the highest of the preset.
• Medium: Average FPS 450, with a minimum of 383 and a maximum of 518.
• High: Average FPS 443.
• Ultra: Average FPS 436.

The 1080p results show a difference of 92 FPS between the Low and Ultra presets. The Medium preset is a good middle ground, with a 7 FPS gain over High and a 14 FPS gain over Ultra. The gap between Low and Medium is 78 FPS, which is a significant jump. The data shows that the game is heavily CPU-bound at this resolution, as the frame rates are extremely high.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: Average FPS 501.
• Medium: Average FPS 427, with a minimum of 363 and a maximum of 491.
• High: Average FPS 420.
• Ultra: Average FPS 413.

At 1440p, the frame rates are still very high. The difference between Low and Ultra is 88 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 363 FPS is still far above any practical need. The High preset is just 7 FPS behind Medium, and the Ultra is 7 FPS behind High. This shows a tight grouping of the higher presets.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: Average FPS 465.
• Medium: Average FPS 396, with a minimum of 337 and a maximum of 456.
• High: Average FPS 390.
• Ultra: Average FPS 383.

At 4K, the frame rates are still impressive. The difference between Low and Ultra is 82 FPS. The Medium preset has a minimum of 337, which is the lowest minimum recorded in the entire dataset. The High preset is 6 FPS behind Medium, and Ultra is 7 FPS behind High. The 4K resolution is the most taxing, but the combo still delivers an average of 383 FPS at the highest preset. All measured FPS numbers are well above the 144Hz and 240Hz refresh rates, making this combo a great fit for competitive play. The data shows a clear trend: the CPU is the bottleneck at lower resolutions, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K, as the FPS drop is more pronounced when increasing the resolution.