Valorant

Valorant with the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and Intel Arc B570 presents a dataset dominated by extreme frame rates, where the CPU’s high-frequency Zen 4 architecture dictates performance across all tested resolutions and settings. The measured results show a combination that rarely dips below the 200 FPS mark, even at 4K Ultra, positioning this pairing as a high-refresh-rate specialist for competitive play. The data indicates that the Arc B570, while a capable mid-range GPU, is secondary to the processing power of the 12-core Ryzen 9 7900X in this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1920x1080 with Low settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings is 508, which is the highest recorded average across all tested configurations in this dataset.

Q: How much faster is the 1080p Low preset compared to the 4K High preset?

A: The 1080p Low average of 508 FPS is 291 FPS higher than the 4K High average of 217 FPS, representing a significant performance margin driven by the resolution difference.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS recorded is 243, with a maximum of 329 FPS and an average of 286 FPS.

Q: Which component appears to be the primary bottleneck in this configuration?

A: Benchmark results indicate the CPU is the limiting factor, as frame rates at 1080p Low (508 FPS) are exceptionally high, and the difference between 1080p and 4K at the same settings is relatively modest, suggesting the GPU has headroom.

Q: Does the combo's rank in the database suggest top-tier performance?

A: No, the combo rank is 2227 out of 2883 tested combos for Valorant, placing it in the lower half of the database despite its high absolute frame rates, indicating many other pairings achieve even higher performance.

Q: What is the performance delta between the CPU and its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700F?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X has an average benchmark score of 53288, which is 0.6% lower than the Intel Core i7-14700F's average score of 53620, a negligible difference.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570, built on the Xe2-HPG architecture and manufactured on a 5 nm process, provides the rendering foundation for this combo. It features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. The GPU’s base and boost clocks are both listed at 2500 MHz. In Valorant, its role is to render frames quickly enough to keep up with the CPU’s output. The data suggests it performs this task admirably, as the frame rates remain high across all resolution and settings combinations.

The GPU’s performance profile is further contextualized by its benchmark scores. It achieves a Passmark G3D score of 14195 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 96844. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A750, has an average score of 20582, a mere 0.1% difference from the B570’s average of 20556. This places the Arc B570 in a specific performance tier, one that is clearly sufficient for Valorant but not the absolute highest. The GPU's 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates it sits above the median, but the game’s low graphical demands mean its capabilities are not stretched.

Analyzing the measured FPS across settings reveals the GPU’s headroom. At 4K with Medium settings, the average FPS is 228, with a minimum of 194 and a maximum of 263. This is only slightly higher than the 4K High average of 217 FPS. The minimal scaling from Medium to High at 4K suggests that the GPU is not the primary constraint; if it were, the frame rate would drop more significantly with increased graphical fidelity. The consistency of scores across settings at each resolution points to a scenario where the CPU is setting the performance ceiling.

The GPU’s memory configuration also plays a part. With 10 GB of VRAM, it is unlikely to be a limiting factor in Valorant, a game with modest texture and geometry requirements. The 380.0 GB/s bandwidth is more than adequate for the data throughput needed at the frame rates observed. The benchmark results indicate that the Arc B570 is a solid performer for this specific esports title, providing stable, high frame rates without showing signs of being a bottleneck until the very highest resolutions and settings are combined.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is the dominant component in this pairing. This 12-core, 24-thread processor from the 7000 series is built on the Zen 4 architecture and operates on the AMD Socket AM5 platform. Its base clock is 4.70 GHz, with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. For Valorant, a game that is notoriously sensitive to single-thread performance, the high clock speeds are critical. The CPU’s L3 cache is 64 MB (shared), which helps reduce memory latency and improve performance in scenarios with frequent data access.

The CPU’s benchmark data reinforces its strength. It scores 29300 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2016.5 in the single-core test. The Geekbench single-core score is 2617, and the multi-core score is 19267. In Passmark, the single-thread score is 4238, and the multithread score is 51406. These figures place the 7900X in the 91st percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53288. Its closest rival, the AMD EPYC 7313P, scores 53206, a delta of just 0.2%, indicating that the 7900X's processing power is at the top of its class.

In Valorant, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and draw calls. The data shows that this processor is more than capable of handling these tasks. At 1080p with Low settings, the average FPS reaches 508, a figure that is almost certainly CPU-bound. The fact that the 1080p High setting (319 FPS) is significantly lower than 1080p Low (508 FPS) suggests that even the GPU is starting to introduce some dependency at High settings, but the ceiling remains high.

The 12 cores and 24 threads are more than sufficient for Valorant, which typically uses a fraction of these resources. The high boost clock of 5.60 GHz is the key attribute for achieving high frame rates. The benchmark results indicate that the CPU has a significant amount of headroom, as frame rates remain high even when the resolution increases to 4K. The 4K Low average of 347 FPS is only 161 FPS lower than the 1080p Low average, a relatively small drop that points to the GPU handling the increased pixel count without the CPU becoming a limiting factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the baseline for competitive gaming, the average frame rates are exceptionally high. The Low preset yields an average of 508 FPS, which is the highest in the dataset. The Medium preset averages 335 FPS (min 285, max 385), the High preset averages 319 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 304 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a clear, but not drastic, decline in performance, with the Ultra preset still delivering over 300 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high, but the scaling pattern changes. The Low preset averages 434 FPS, a noticeable drop from the 1080p result but still a massive figure. The Medium preset averages 286 FPS (min 243, max 329), the High preset averages 272 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 259 FPS. The difference between the Low and Ultra presets at this resolution is 175 FPS, which is a larger absolute gap than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is beginning to have a more pronounced effect on performance.

At 3840x2160, the highest resolution tested, the performance is still impressive. The Low preset averages 347 FPS, which confirms the CPU's power. The Medium preset averages 228 FPS (min 194, max 263), the High preset averages 217 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 207 FPS. The difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 4K is 140 FPS. The fact that the average FPS at 4K Ultra (207) is still above 200 FPS demonstrates that this combo can drive a high-refresh-rate 4K monitor, although the diminishing returns from the Low preset are clear.

The data shows that the CPU is the primary driver of performance at 1080p, as the frame rates are so high that the GPU has to work to keep up. As the resolution increases, the GPU becomes more involved, but it never becomes a hard bottleneck. The minimum FPS values, where available, show that the frame pacing remains consistent, with the lowest recorded minimum being 194 FPS at 4K Medium. This suggests a smooth gameplay experience without severe stutters.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and Intel Arc B570 holds a combo rank of 2227 out of 2883 tested combos for Valorant in our database. This rank places the pairing in the 22nd percentile of all tested configurations, which is a surprising result given the high absolute frame rates. This indicates that while the performance is objectively high, a significant number of other CPU-GPU pairings are capable of achieving even higher frame rates in this specific title.

The rank suggests that the CPU is not the absolute fastest option for Valorant, despite its high clock speeds. The 7900X’s nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-14700F, show a negligible performance difference in general benchmarks. However, in a game like Valorant, other CPUs with even higher single-thread performance or lower memory latency could secure a higher rank. The GPU’s rank is also a factor, as the Arc B570, while a good performer, is not at the top tier, and its 65th percentile ranking means many other GPUs are faster.

The low combo rank, despite high FPS, highlights the nature of Valorant as a highly CPU-bound game. The data shows that many other processors, likely those with the highest boost clocks, can push frame rates even higher than the 508 FPS average seen here. This does not diminish the performance of this combo for a typical user, as 508 FPS is far beyond the refresh rate of any consumer monitor. However, for a benchmark database, the rank provides a clear picture of where this pairing sits relative to the absolute peak performance available.

The rank also indicates that the GPU is not the limiting factor for this combo's placement. If the GPU were holding back the CPU, we would expect to see a lower rank relative to the CPU's capabilities. The fact that the rank is in the lower half suggests that the CPU's performance is the primary determinant of the combo's standing, and that a more powerful CPU would likely yield a higher rank even with the same GPU.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling analysis reveals how the balance between the CPU and GPU shifts as the pixel count increases. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 508. At 1440p Low, it drops to 434 FPS, a decrease of 14.6%. At 4K Low, the average is 347 FPS, which is a 31.7% drop from 1080p. This scaling pattern is relatively mild, indicating that the GPU is not being overwhelmed by the resolution increase. If the GPU were the limiting factor, the drop from 1080p to 4K would be much more severe, often exceeding 50%.

The scaling pattern at High settings shows a similar trend. The average FPS goes from 319 at 1080p to 272 at 1440p, a 14.7% drop, and then to 217 at 4K, a 32.0% drop from 1080p. This consistency across settings suggests that the performance scaling is primarily driven by resolution rather than the specific graphics preset. The fact that the percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is nearly identical for Low and High settings (31.7% vs 32.0%) is a strong indicator that a component other than the GPU is limiting performance.

The data suggests that the CPU is the limiting component at lower resolutions. The 1080p Low result of 508 FPS affirms the CPU's ability to feed frames to the GPU. As the resolution increases, the GPU has to work harder to render each frame, but the CPU has more time to process the game logic between frames. This is why the frame rate does not drop as much as expected when moving to 4K. The GPU is able to 'catch up' to some extent, but the CPU is still setting the final ceiling.

The mild scaling from 1080p to 4K, with only a ~32% drop in frame rate, is a clear sign of a CPU-bound scenario. In a GPU-bound scenario, the drop would be much more pronounced. This analysis confirms that the Ryzen 9 7900X is the primary driver of performance, and the Arc B570 is more than capable of handling the rendering load for Valorant, even at 4K. The limiting component is the CPU, not the GPU, across all tested configurations.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the user's resolution and refresh rate goals. For users with a 1080p 240Hz or 360Hz monitor, the Low preset is the clear recommendation. With an average FPS of 508, this preset provides the highest possible frame rate, ensuring that the monitor's refresh rate is fully utilized and input latency is minimized. The Low preset has no recorded minimum FPS, but the high average suggests consistent performance. This is the best choice for competitive play where every frame matters.

For users at 1440p with a 240Hz or 165Hz monitor, the Medium preset offers an excellent balance. It delivers an average FPS of 286 (min 243, max 329), which is sufficient to drive a 240Hz display in most scenarios and will comfortably exceed the requirements of a 165Hz display. The minimum FPS of 243 is still very high, ensuring minimal frame drops during intense action. The performance difference between Medium and High at this resolution is small (286 vs 272 FPS), so the Medium preset is a more efficient choice.

At 4K, the Ultra preset is a viable option, though not the most optimal. The Ultra preset averages 207 FPS, which is high enough for a 144Hz or 165Hz monitor. However, the High preset, with an average of 217 FPS, offers a marginal performance improvement over Ultra and is a more sensible choice. The Medium preset at 4K, averaging 228 FPS, is the best option for those seeking the highest frame rates at this resolution, as it provides a 21 FPS advantage over Ultra. The Low preset at 4K (347 FPS) provides the highest performance but may cause visual artifacts that are distracting at a high resolution.

The data suggests that the Low preset is the best for maximizing FPS across all resolutions, but the Medium preset is the sweet spot for a balance of visual quality and performance. The difference between Medium and High is consistently small (around 10-15 FPS), while the jump from Low to Medium is more substantial. Therefore, for users who want a visually cleaner image without sacrificing too much performance, the Medium preset is recommended. For those who prioritize raw frame rate above all else, the Low preset is the clear winner.