Valorant

Valorant is a competitive FPS that responds strongly to high frame rates, and the measured data for the Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti places this combination at rank 2016 out of 3708 tested combos. This places the combo in the 54th percentile of all tested configurations, indicating a mid-pack standing for this specific title. The data shows a system that delivers exceptionally high average frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, with the lowest recorded average being 329 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still far beyond the refresh rate of most high-end monitors. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS, the role of each component, and how the system scales across different settings and resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves in Valorant?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 453, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the peak performance point in the measured data, showing the system's capability when the GPU load is minimized.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems in Valorant?

A: The combo ranks 2016 out of 3708 tested combinations. This places it in the 54th percentile, meaning it performs better than 54% of all recorded configurations for this game.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS drops from 453 on Low settings to 373 on Ultra settings. This is a difference of 80 FPS, or approximately 21% lower performance when moving to the highest preset.

Q: Does the RTX 3080 Ti's 12 GB VRAM become a limiting factor in Valorant?

A: The data does not indicate VRAM limitations. The lowest average FPS recorded is 329 at 4K Ultra, which is still very high. Valorant is not a VRAM-intensive title, and the 12 GB of GDDR6X memory is more than sufficient for the tested scenarios.

Q: What is the FPS difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 380 at 1920x1080 to 334 at 3840x2160. This represents a 46 FPS decrease, or roughly 12% lower performance when moving from 1080p to 4K.

Q: Which settings preset provides the highest minimum FPS?

A: The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum FPS data. At 1920x1080 Medium, the minimum FPS is 328, at 2560x1440 Medium it is 311, and at 3840x2160 Medium it is 289. These are the only min FPS values provided in the data.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is a high-end Ampere architecture GPU with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 912.4 GB/s. Its base clock is 1365 MHz with a boost clock of 1665 MHz. In Valorant, the GPU's role is to render frames as quickly as possible, and the data shows it is highly capable in this regard. The GPU's average benchmark score is 41187, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, scores 40870, a delta of 0.8%.

The measured FPS data shows that the GPU is not a bottleneck at any tested setting. At 4K Ultra, the most demanding preset, the system still averages 329 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra settings at 4K is 69 FPS (398 vs 329), which is a 17% performance penalty for the highest visual quality. This relatively small gap indicates that the GPU has ample headroom and that the game's engine is well-optimized for this hardware. The 12 GB VRAM is not a constraint, as Valorant's texture and geometry requirements are modest compared to other modern titles. The GPU's high pixel rate of 186.5 GPixel/s and texture rate of 532.8 GTexel/s contribute to its ability to maintain high frame rates even at 4K resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the Intel Core i5-11400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti achieves a rank of 2016 out of 3708 tested combos in Valorant. This places the system in the 54th percentile of all recorded configurations. This is a mid-pack ranking, which is interesting given the high absolute FPS numbers. The ranking suggests that many other combos, likely with newer or higher-end CPUs, achieve even higher frame rates in this CPU-bound title.

The CPU itself has an average benchmark score of 17177, placing it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7H12 with a score of 17120 (0.3% delta) and the Intel Core i5-12450H with a score of 17239 (-0.4% delta). The GPU's average benchmark score is 41187, placing it in the 83rd percentile. The combination of a 71st percentile CPU and an 83rd percentile GPU results in a 54th percentile ranking for this specific game, which highlights that Valorant's performance is heavily dependent on CPU capability. The data suggests that while the RTX 3080 Ti is a top-tier GPU, the i5-11400F holds the combo back from reaching the top percentiles in this particular esports title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 453 on Low to 373 on Ultra. The Medium preset averages 386 FPS with a minimum of 328 and a maximum of 444. The High preset averages 380 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop slightly: Low is 429, High is 360, Medium is 366 (min 311, max 421), and Ultra is 354. At 3840x2160, the averages are 398 for Low, 340 for Medium (min 289, max 391), 334 for High, and 329 for Ultra.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the difference between Low and Ultra settings is more pronounced at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra is 80 FPS (453 vs 373). At 1440p, the gap is 75 FPS (429 vs 354). At 4K, the gap narrows to 69 FPS (398 vs 329). This indicates that as resolution increases, the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor, but even at 4K, the system maintains over 300 FPS on all presets. The Medium preset consistently provides the highest minimum FPS values, with 328 at 1080p, 311 at 1440p, and 289 at 4K, making it the most stable option in terms of frame time consistency.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of performance and stability. It is the only preset with recorded minimum FPS values, and those values are high: 328 at 1080p, 311 at 1440p, and 289 at 4K. These minimums are well above the 240 Hz refresh rate common on high-end competitive monitors, ensuring a smooth experience without frame drops. The average FPS for Medium is 386 at 1080p, 366 at 1440p, and 340 at 4K, which are only slightly lower than the Low preset but provide better visual fidelity.

For players prioritizing maximum frame rate, the Low preset delivers the highest averages: 453 at 1080p, 429 at 1440p, and 398 at 4K. However, the lack of minimum FPS data for Low makes it harder to assess frame time consistency. The Ultra preset, while offering the best visuals, still delivers 373 FPS at 1080p and 329 FPS at 4K, which is more than sufficient for most displays. Given that the Medium preset provides the only documented minimum FPS figures and maintains high averages, it is the recommended choice for a competitive edge, as it ensures the frame rate never dips below 289 FPS even at 4K.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Rocket Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It has 12 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory. In Valorant, a game known for being CPU-bound at high frame rates, the CPU's single-thread performance is critical. The CPU's single-thread benchmark scores are notable: 868 in 3dmark_single_thread, 204 in cinebench_r15_singlecore, 850 in cinebench_r20_singlecore, and 2024 in cinebench_r23_singlecore. Its passmark_single_thread score is 2981.

The CPU's average benchmark score is 17177, placing it in the 71st percentile. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7H12, scores 17120, a 0.3% delta, while the Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, a -0.4% delta. The data shows that the i5-11400F is a solid mid-range performer, but in Valorant, where frame rates are extremely high, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the RTX 3080 Ti. The combo's 54th percentile ranking in-game, despite the GPU's 83rd percentile standing, suggests that the CPU is the limiting factor. The CPU's boost clock of 4.40 GHz is adequate, but newer CPUs with higher IPC and clock speeds likely achieve higher frame rates in this title, which explains the mid-pack ranking.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows how the system scales from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 380 at 1920x1080 to 360 at 2560x1440, and then to 334 at 3840x2160. This represents a 12% drop from 1080p to 4K. At Low settings, the drop is from 453 at 1080p to 429 at 1440p, and then to 398 at 4K, a 12% drop as well. At Medium settings, the averages are 386, 366, and 340, respectively, a 12% drop from 1080p to 4K. At Ultra settings, the averages are 373, 354, and 329, an 11.8% drop.

The consistency of the percentage drop across all settings presets is telling. A 12% performance decrease when moving from 1080p to 4K is relatively small, indicating that the system is not heavily GPU-bound at lower resolutions. If the GPU were the primary bottleneck, the drop from 1080p to 4K would be much larger, as the pixel count increases by a factor of four. The fact that the FPS only drops by about 12% suggests that the CPU is the limiting factor at 1080p, and as resolution increases, the GPU takes on more work, but the overall frame rate remains high. The data indicates that the RTX 3080 Ti has significant headroom in Valorant, and the i5-11400F is the component that prevents the system from achieving even higher frame rates, particularly at 1080p where the CPU is the primary constraint.