Valorant

FAQ

Q: What is the measured average FPS for this combo at 1920x1080 with Low settings?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers an average of 526 FPS at 1920x1080 on Low settings, the highest figure recorded across all tested resolutions and settings.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations in Valorant?

A: The combination ranks 1234th out of 1650 tested combos in this game, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database for Valorant performance.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between 3840x2160 and 1920x1080 at Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS is 220.6, while at 1920x1080 Ultra, the average FPS is 322.7. This represents a 102.1 FPS increase when moving from 4K to 1080p at the same settings.

Q: Does the GPU have ray tracing capabilities?

A: Yes, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 includes 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, and its DirectX support is 12 Ultimate (12_2), which enables hardware-accelerated ray tracing features.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance score?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 achieves a 3DMark single-thread score of 910 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2249, indicating strong per-core performance relevant to Valorant's engine.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have and what is its memory bus width?

A: The RTX 2060 features 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is built on the Turing architecture with a 12 nm process node from TSMC, featuring 10,800 million transistors on a 445 mm² die. Its memory configuration comprises 6 GB of GDDR6 across a 192-bit bus, yielding 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth — a figure that proves more than adequate for Valorant's modest texture and geometry demands. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1680 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective).

In the context of Valorant, the RTX 2060's role is largely one of headroom rather than constraint. The benchmark data shows that even at the demanding 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings, the combo sustains an average of 220.6 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is not a limiting factor at lower resolutions; indeed, the jump to 1920x1080 Low produces 526 FPS, suggesting the rendering pipeline is highly efficient for this esports title. The GPU's 1920 shading units and 48 ROPs, combined with a pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s and texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s, provide sufficient fill-rate headroom for Valorant's stylized visuals.

The RTX 2060 sits at the 58th percentile versus all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 16074. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (avgScore 15996, deltaPct 0.5), the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (avgScore 16351, deltaPct -1.7), and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (avgScore 16351, deltaPct -1.7). The GPU's measured performance in Valorant, however, exceeds what its general benchmark percentile might suggest, because the game's low graphical complexity allows the architecture to operate comfortably within its limits across all tested settings. Notably, the difference between 3840x2160 Low (369.8 FPS) and 3840x2160 Medium (241.1 FPS) is substantial, indicating that settings changes affect GPU workload more dramatically at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination ranks 1234th out of 1650 tested combos in Valorant, placing it in the 25th percentile of configurations for this title. This rank may appear modest at first glance, but it must be interpreted within the context of Valorant's extreme frame rates. The combo's absolute performance — exceeding 220 FPS even at 4K Ultra — is far beyond playable thresholds, so the rank reflects the presence of many higher-end combinations rather than any deficiency in this pairing.

The CPU's percentile versus all processors is 77, and its average benchmark score of 19850 places it in close competition with several notable rivals. The Intel Core i7-9700 scores 19831 (deltaPct 0.1), meaning the i5-12400 is effectively tied with it. The Intel Core i7-8700 scores 19894 (deltaPct -0.2), and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX scores 19928 (deltaPct -0.4), both marginally ahead. The Intel Core i5-11600K scores 19771 (deltaPct 0.4), placing it slightly behind. This clustering suggests the i5-12400 delivers performance comparable to older i7 parts, which is relevant for Valorant's CPU-bound frame pacing.

The GPU's percentile versus all GPUs is 58, with an average benchmark score of 16074. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600S, scores 15996 (deltaPct 0.5), while the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and Pro 5700 both score 16351 (deltaPct -1.7). The RTX 2060's position in the mid-range GPU hierarchy, combined with a strong CPU, yields the rank observed. Given that Valorant is designed to run on integrated graphics, the 1234th rank does not indicate poor performance; rather, it shows that this combo is positioned among configurations that offer substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate displays.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data covers three resolutions — 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080 — each with four settings levels: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. All figures represent average FPS, with no minimum or maximum values recorded.

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its strongest results. Low settings yield 526 FPS, Medium delivers 356.1 FPS, High achieves 341.9 FPS, and Ultra sustains 322.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 169.9 FPS, indicating that the Low preset removes significant rendering overhead. Between Medium and Ultra, the difference is 33.4 FPS, showing diminishing returns as settings climb.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern persists but with lower absolute numbers. Low settings produce 463.2 FPS, Medium delivers 301.8 FPS, High achieves 287.1 FPS, and Ultra sustains 273.4 FPS. The resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p reduces Low-settings performance by 62.8 FPS, while the Ultra-settings reduction is 49.3 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the combo remains highly playable. Low settings yield 369.8 FPS, Medium delivers 241.1 FPS, High achieves 233.9 FPS, and Ultra sustains 220.6 FPS. The 4K Ultra figure is still above 200 FPS, which is remarkable for a mid-range GPU in a competitive shooter. The delta between Low and Ultra at 4K is 149.2 FPS, the largest spread across all resolutions, suggesting that resolution amplifies the impact of settings changes.

Across all configurations, the data shows that the RTX 2060 and i5-12400 combination maintains frame rates well above typical high-refresh-rate thresholds. Even the most demanding tested scenario — 4K Ultra — delivers an average of 220.6 FPS, while the least demanding — 1080p Low — reaches 526 FPS. This indicates that the combo is suitable for competitive play at any tested resolution, with the choice of settings primarily affecting headroom rather than playability.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake-S architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. It operates at a base clock of 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, and its 65 W TDP reflects an efficient design for desktop use. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, and its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache.

In Valorant, the CPU's role is critical because the game's engine is heavily dependent on single-thread performance for rendering and game logic. The i5-12400's 3DMark single-thread score of 910 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2249 demonstrate strong per-core capability. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3456 further corroborates this. The processor's 4.40 GHz boost clock provides the raw clock speed that Valorant's frame generation benefits from, particularly at lower resolutions where GPU load is minimal.

The CPU's multithreaded performance, while less critical for Valorant, is robust: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 15935, and PassMark multithread scores 18747. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1692 and 4-thread score of 3012 indicate that even modest thread counts are handled efficiently. The i5-12400's percentile versus all CPUs is 77, with an average benchmark score of 19850, placing it slightly above the Intel Core i7-9700 (deltaPct 0.1) and below the Intel Core i7-8700 (deltaPct -0.2) and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX (deltaPct -0.4).

The measured FPS data reveals that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any tested resolution. The 526 FPS result at 1080p Low, where GPU load is minimal, demonstrates that the i5-12400 can feed frames at an extremely high rate. Even at 4K Ultra, where the GPU becomes the primary constraint, the CPU still enables 220.6 FPS. This suggests that the i5-12400's combination of 6 Alder Lake cores, 4.40 GHz boost, and 18 MB L3 cache is well-matched to Valorant's engine demands, providing sufficient headroom for the RTX 2060 to operate without CPU-induced frame drops.