Valorant

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti delivers a commanding performance in Valorant, with measured frame rates that far exceed the requirements of competitive play. The data indicates that this combination is heavily GPU-bound at lower resolutions, while the CPU’s capabilities become more relevant at higher settings. The combo ranks 1292 out of 1650 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all systems, yet the raw frame rates suggest exceptional suitability for high-refresh-rate monitors.

FAQ

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

A: The measured average FPS is 388.7, which is the highest recorded across all tested configurations for this combo.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti compare to its closest rival in GPU benchmarks?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is 52086, with its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, scoring 52085, resulting in a deltaPct of 0.

Q: What is the CPU’s boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F has a boost clock of 4.30 GHz.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between High and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: The average FPS for High settings is 310, while Ultra yields 302.8, a difference of 7.2 frames.

Q: Does the combo’s rank in Valorant reflect its performance in all games?

A: The rank is specific to Valorant, indicating it is the 1292nd best combination out of 1650 tested for this game.

Q: What is the total VRAM capacity of the GPU?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing, especially at lower graphical presets. Its 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s, which is more than sufficient for Valorant’s relatively simple textures and geometry. The GPU’s base clock is 2295 MHz, with a boost clock of 2452 MHz, and it houses 8960 shading units. This hardware translates into substantial frame rates; for instance, at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS reaches 388.7. Even at the demanding 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings, the GPU maintains an average of 279.4 FPS, demonstrating that the graphics card is rarely the limiting factor.

The benchmark scores reinforce this dominance. The GPU’s Passmark G3D score is 32974, and its average benchmark score is 52086, which places it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, scores nearly identically at 52085, showing a deltaPct of 0. The RTX 5070 Ti’s raw compute power, with an FP32 throughput of 43.94 TFLOPS, ensures that even at 4K resolution, the frame rates remain well above the 240 Hz threshold common in competitive gaming. The data shows that when moving from Low to Ultra settings at 3840x2160, the average FPS drops from 339.6 to 279.4, a 60.2 frame reduction, indicating that while the GPU scales with settings, it retains a massive performance buffer.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F plays a critical, though secondary, role in this system. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it provides a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. In Valorant, a game that is often CPU-bound at high frame rates, this processor’s single-thread performance is vital. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score is 1453, and its Geekbench single-core score is 1454, while the multi-core scores are 10297 and 5783, respectively. These figures suggest that while the CPU is capable, it is not a top-tier performer, ranking in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs.

The impact of the CPU becomes more apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU is not fully taxed. For example, at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 388.7, but at 2560x1440 with Low settings, it drops to 365.8. This 22.9 FPS reduction is less about the GPU’s limitations and more about the CPU’s ability to feed frames at higher rates. The CPU’s L3 cache is 12 MB (shared), and it supports DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. In direct comparison, the CPU’s nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7552, has a similar average score of 14115 compared to the i5-10400F’s 14168, showing a deltaPct of 0.4. This indicates that the i5-10400F is a solid mid-range performer, but it may not unlock the full potential of the RTX 5070 Ti in scenarios where frame rates exceed 400 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In Valorant, this specific combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti ranks 1292 out of 1650 tested combos. This places it in the 78th percentile of all tested systems, which might seem modest given the GPU’s high-end status. However, the ranking is influenced by the CPU’s mid-range standing; combinations with newer, higher-clocked processors will rank higher despite having similar or even slower GPUs. The data suggests that the ranking is a measure of balance rather than absolute performance, as the measured frame rates are exceptionally high.

The combo’s performance in Valorant is more impressive than the raw rank suggests. At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, it achieves 331.6 FPS, and even at the most demanding setting of 3840x2160 Ultra, it maintains 279.4 FPS. These numbers are far above what is needed for smooth competitive play, indicating that while the combo may not be the absolute fastest, it is more than capable. The rank of 1292 versus 1650 likely reflects the presence of many combos using higher-tier CPUs, such as the Core i9 series or Ryzen 7/9 processors, which can push frame rates even higher in CPU-limited scenarios.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the resolution and the user’s refresh rate. For 1920x1080, the Low preset offers the highest average FPS at 388.7, which is ideal for players with 360 Hz or 500 Hz monitors. However, the difference between Low and High is significant, with High achieving 325.9 FPS, a 62.8 FPS difference. For most competitive players, the High preset provides an excellent balance, as the visual fidelity improvements do not compromise the frame rate below the 300 FPS mark.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset again leads with 365.8 FPS, but the High preset drops to 310 FPS, and Ultra to 302.8. For 1440p monitors with 240 Hz refresh rates, the High preset is recommended, as it stays well above the refresh rate threshold. At 3840x2160, the situation changes; the Low preset yields 339.6 FPS, while High yields 282.6 FPS, and Ultra yields 279.4 FPS. For 4K gaming, the Ultra preset is viable, as it still maintains a high average FPS, though the Low preset offers the most headroom. The data indicates that for maximum frame rates, Low is preferred, but for a balanced experience, High is the best compromise across all resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how the combo scales across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 388.7 on Low to 316.1 on Ultra, with Medium at 331.6 and High at 325.9. The gap between Low and Ultra is 72.6 FPS, showing a moderate performance penalty for higher graphical fidelity.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease but remain high. The Low preset averages 365.8 FPS, while Medium, High, and Ultra produce 309.4, 310, and 302.8 FPS, respectively. The difference between Medium and High is negligible at just 0.6 FPS, suggesting that High is a free upgrade over Medium in terms of performance cost. The Ultra preset is only 7.2 FPS slower than High, making it a viable option for 1440p users.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s capabilities are more thoroughly tested. The Low preset averages 339.6 FPS, which drops to 286.4 on Medium, 282.6 on High, and 279.4 on Ultra. The difference between Medium and Ultra is just 7 FPS, indicating that the GPU is not the bottleneck at 4K; instead, the CPU’s frame generation limits the maximum average FPS. The data shows a consistent trend: lowering the resolution increases the average FPS, but the gains are more pronounced when moving from 4K to 1440p than from 1440p to 1080p, highlighting the CPU’s role as a secondary constraint.