Valorant

This is a hardware analyst report for a benchmark database website, covering the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 CPU paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU in Valorant. All data is drawn from the provided FACT PACK.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination achieves a rank of 484 out of 3,708 tested combos in Valorant. That places it in the top 13% of all configurations measured for this game. The CPU alone sits in the 95th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the GPU sits in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. These two high-percentile parts work together to produce very high frame rates across all resolutions and settings tested.

The CPU's average benchmark score is 77,740. That score is 1.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX and 1.6% higher than the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P. It is 1.7% lower than the Intel Core i9-14900K, and 2.0% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX. The GPU's average benchmark score is 60,347. It is 0.0% different from the Intel Arc Pro A60, 0.3% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48, 2.5% lower than the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M, and 2.9% higher than the AMD Radeon PRO V710. These scores reflect the hardware's general compute capabilities, not just Valorant, but they do help explain why the combo performs so well in this title.

The measured FPS data confirms the high ranking. At every resolution and settings combination tested, the average frame rate exceeds 390 FPS. The lowest recorded average is 399 FPS at 4K Ultra, while the highest is 632 FPS at 1080p Low. This consistent output places the combo well above typical competitive thresholds.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combination in Valorant?

A: The combination ranks 484th out of 3,708 tested combos, which places it in the top 13% of all configurations tested for this game.

Q: Which settings and resolution produce the highest average FPS?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 632, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS measured?

A: The lowest average FPS is 399, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The CPU is 1.7% lower in average benchmark score than the Intel Core i9-14900K, but 1.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX and 2.0% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX.

Q: What memory bandwidth does the GPU provide?

A: The GPU has a memory bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s, supported by 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus.

Q: Does the combo maintain high frame rates at 4K Ultra?

A: Yes, the average FPS at 4K Ultra is 399, which is still well above common high-refresh displays.

3. Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows how the combination responds to resolution changes. At Low settings, the average FPS from 1080p to 4K is 632, 599, and 556 respectively. The difference between 1080p and 4K is 76 FPS. At High settings, the values are 530, 503, and 419, a gap of 111 FPS. At Medium settings, the averages are 539, 511, and 440, with a spread of 99 FPS. At Ultra settings, the averages are 521, 494, and 399, a difference of 122 FPS.

The pattern is clear: as the quality level increases, the drop in FPS from 1080p to 4K becomes more pronounced. At Low settings, the frame rate drops only from 632 to 556, a modest change of 76 FPS. At Ultra, the drop is from 521 to 399, a change of 122 FPS. This indicates that at Low settings, the game is limited by the CPU, which can maintain high frame rates regardless of resolution. At Ultra settings, the GPU becomes a more significant constraint, especially at 4K, where the resolution demands more shader work and memory bandwidth. The data shows that the GPU's 24 GB frame buffer and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth are sufficient to handle 4K Ultra, but the GPU still becomes the bottleneck when the CPU is not the limiting factor.

The minimum FPS values are only provided for Medium settings. At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS is 458 and the maximum is 619. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 434 and the maximum is 588. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 374 and the maximum is 506. These min/max values show that even the lowest frames remain above 300 FPS at all resolutions, indicating a consistently high frame rate.

4. Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists all measured FPS values from the FACT PACK. Each row corresponds to a unique resolution and settings combination.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

| 3840x2160 | High | 419 | – | – |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 556 | – | – |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 440 | 374 | 506 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 399 | – | – |

| 2560x1440 | High | 503 | – | – |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 599 | – | – |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 511 | 434 | 588 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 494 | – | – |

| 1920x1080 | High | 530 | – | – |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 632 | – | – |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 539 | 458 | 619 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 521 | – | – |

The highest average FPS is 632 at 1080p Low, and the lowest is 399 at 4K Ultra. Across all settings, the 1080p results are consistently the highest, with 1440p slightly behind, and 4K showing the largest drop. For example, at High settings the 1080p average is 530, 1440p is 503, and 4K is 419. At Ultra, the 1080p average is 521, 1440p is 494, and 4K is 399. The 1440p results are only slightly lower than 1080p, while the 4K results are noticeably lower, especially at higher settings.

5. GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is a high-end graphics card with 24 GB of GDDR6X memory, a 384-bit bus, and a memory bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s. Its base clock is 2235 MHz and boost clock is 2520 MHz. It has 16,384 shading units, 512 texture mapping units, and 176 ROPs. The GPU also includes 128 ray-tracing cores and 512 tensor cores. Its benchmark scores are strong: it achieves a Geekbench OpenCL score of 255,416, a Geekbench Vulkan score of 271,631, and a Passmark G3D score of 38,194. It sits in the 88th percentile of all GPUs.

In Valorant, the GPU's role is to render the frame at the chosen resolution and settings. The data shows that the RTX 4090 is not the primary limiter at 1080p or 1440p. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 521, which is only 9 FPS lower than the 1080p Low result of 632. This suggests that the GPU can handle the Ultra settings without a large drop. At 1440p Ultra, the average is 494, only 27 FPS lower than 1080p Ultra. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s and 24 GB capacity are more than enough for a game like Valorant, which does not demand extreme memory or bandwidth. The 399 FPS at 4K Ultra is still extremely high, but it is 122 FPS lower than the 1080p Ultra result. This indicates that at 4K Ultra, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, as the higher resolution requires more shader work and memory traffic.

The GPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals in the database is also notable. It has an average benchmark score of 60,347, which is 0.0% different from the Intel Arc Pro A60, 0.3% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48, 2.5% lower than the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M, and 2.9% higher than the AMD Radeon PRO V710. These differences are small, but the RTX 4090's 24 GB memory and high bandwidth give it an advantage in memory-heavy workloads, even if the compute scores are similar.

6. CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is a 16-core, 32-thread processor with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. It uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm process, with 64 MB of shared L3 cache. It has a TDP of 55 W and supports quad-channel LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The CPU is part of the mobile segment and was released on 2025-01-05. Its benchmark scores include a Cinebench R23 multi-core of 35,314, a single-core of 2,044, a Geekbench multi-core of 20,992, and a single-core of 2,464. It ranks in the 95th percentile of all CPUs.

In Valorant, the CPU's role is to process game logic, player positions, and input, and to feed the GPU. The measured FPS data shows that the CPU is capable of delivering extremely high frame rates. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 632, the highest of any setting. This is a clear sign that the CPU is not a bottleneck at that resolution. Even at 1080p Ultra, the average is 521, which is still very high. The boost clock of 5.10 GHz and the large L3 cache of 64 MB likely contribute to the CPU's ability to maintain high single-thread performance, which is critical for competitive FPS games.

The CPU's benchmark scores place it just behind the Intel Core i9-14900K, which has an average score 1.7% higher. However, the CPU outperforms the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX by 1.6% and the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX by 2.0%. These comparisons are based on the average benchmark score, but in Valorant, the CPU's single-thread performance and memory bandwidth are the most important factors. The CPU's 5.10 GHz boost clock and 64 MB L3 cache are among the highest in the database, and the measured FPS at 1080p Low confirms that the CPU can push beyond 600 FPS.

The CPU's integrated graphics, Radeon 8060S, are not used in this combination, but they are present. The CPU also supports ECC memory and a quad-channel memory bus, which are not directly relevant to Valorant performance. The CPU's 55 W TDP is low for a 16-core part, but the combination with the RTX 4090 still yields top-tier frame rates.

Overall, the CPU's high single-thread clock and large cache, combined with the GPU's massive memory bandwidth, produce a combination that excels in Valorant across all settings and resolutions. The rank of 484th out of 3,708 combos reflects this performance, and the data shows that this is a top-tier setup for competitive play.