Valorant

The Intel Core i5-14600K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers exceptional performance in Valorant, with frame rates far exceeding the requirements of even the most demanding competitive displays. The data shows a system that is overwhelmingly CPU-bound across all tested resolutions, with the GPU showing no signs of becoming the limiting factor.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a key characteristic of this combination: the performance difference between 1080p and 4K is remarkably small, indicating that the system is not bottlenecked by the graphics card. Across every setting tier, the drop from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 is only around 60-80 FPS on average.

At "Low" settings, the average frame rate at 1920x1080 is 649 FPS, while at 3840x2160 it is 571 FPS, a difference of 78 FPS. On "High" settings, the 1920x1080 result is 544 FPS, and the 4K result is 479 FPS, a gap of 65 FPS. The "Medium" preset shows a similar pattern: 553 FPS at 1080p versus 487 FPS at 4K, a difference of 66 FPS. Even at "Ultra" settings, the resolution drop is only 63 FPS, with 535 FPS at 1080p and 471 FPS at 4K.

This modest scaling behavior demonstrates that the "RTX 480 SUPER" is never the limiting component in this title. The GPU's performance headroom is so substantial that even at 4K "Ultra" settings, it is still able to maintain an average of 471 FPS. The "CPU" with its "14" cores and "20" threads appears to be the primary constraint on frame rate, as the resolution changes have a relatively minor impact on the final output.

The data suggests that for Valorant, the GeForce RTX 480 SUPER is "over-provisioned" at all tested resolutions. The frame rate ceiling is set by the processor's ability to feed the game logic and draw calls, not by the GPU's "rasterization" or "pixel" throughput. Consequently, players can run the game at 4K "Ultra" with little to no loss in performance compared to 1080p "Low," effectively removing the resolution as a meaningful decision for maximizing FPS. The "FPS" is so high in every configuration that the game is essentially "CPU-bound" in all measured scenarios.

CPU Role

The "Intel Core i5-14600K" is the dominant component in this "Valorant" configuration. The benchmark results show a processor with a high "single-thread" performance of "2064" in "Cinebench R23 single-core" and a strong overall "passmark_single_thread" score of "4270". This is critical for "Valorant," a game that is often limited by the speed of a single core for game logic and rendering on the "CPU" side. The CPU's "5.30 GHz" boost clock is a major factor in achieving the observed frame rates, as it allows the processor to execute game logic at a high frequency.

The "Intel Core i5-14600K" features a hybrid architecture with "14" cores and "20" threads. This is a "Raptor Lake-R" chip built on a "10 nm" process with a "24 MB" shared L3 cache. While the game "Valorant" may not "use" all 14 cores, the high single-thread performance and the ability to boost to "5.30 GHz" are what drive the high FPS counts. The "CPU" is not "bottlenecked" by its own performance; rather, it is the primary limiting factor for the entire system.

The "CPU" has a "multiplier unlocked", indicating it can be overclocked to potentially reach even higher frame rates. The "CPU's" "passmark_multithread" score of "38682" and "passmark_single_thread" score of "4270" show a strong balance, but for "Valorant," the single-thread score is more relevant. The "CPU" also has "integrated graphics" in the "UHD Graphics 770" but these are not used in this "discrete GPU" configuration.

The "CPU" data shows a "percentileVsAllCpus" of "90", placing it in the top 90th percentile of all tested CPUs. This is a high score, and it is reflected in the game's "FPS." The "CPU" is clearly the bottleneck, but a "fast" one, as it is still able to push the "RTX 480 SUPER" to its limits in "Valorant." The "cache" configuration, with "80 KB" L1 and "2 MB" L2 per core, and a "24 MB" shared L3, is designed to feed the high clock speeds efficiently.

The "Intel Core i5-14600K" has a "passmark_physics" score of "2473" and a "passmark_integer_math" score of "125737". These scores reinforce its strong "CPU" arithmetic capabilities. Its "launch MSRP" of "$319" is a point of reference, but the actual performance is what makes it a key component in this "CPU-bound" game.

FAQ

Q: How many "cores" does the "Intel Core i5-14600K" have?

A: The "Intel Core i5-14600K" has "14" cores and "20" threads.

Q: What is the maximum "boost clock" of the "Intel Core i5-14600K"?

A: It has a "boost clock" of "5.30 GHz" and a "base clock" of "3.50 GHz".

Q: What is the "Boecker" (clock) of the "NVIDIA GeForce RTX 480 SUPER"?

A: The "RTX 480 SUPER" has a "base clock" of "2295 MHz" and a "boost clock" of "2550 MHz".

Q: What is the "memory" size of the "RTX 480 SUPER"?

A: The "NVIDIA GeForce RTX 480 SUPER" has "16 GB" of "GDDR6X" memory.

Q: What is the "avgFps" at "1920x1080" on "Low" settings?

A: The "average FPS" is "649" at "1920x1080" with "Low" settings.

Q: What is the "avgFps" at "3840x2160" on "Ultra" settings?

A: The "average FPS" is "471" at "3840x2160" with "Ultra" settings.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark results show that the game is "CPU-bound" at all settings. The difference between "Low" and "Ultra" is small, but the "Low" preset offers the highest frame rates. At "1920x1080", "Low" yields an average of "649" FPS, while "Ultra" yields "535" FPS. This is a "114" FPS difference. At "2560x1440", "Low" gives "615" FPS and "Ultra" gives "508" FPS, a difference of "107" FPS. At "3840x2160", "Low" gives "571" FPS and "Ultra" gives "471" FPS, a "100" FPS difference.

The "Medium" preset is a middle ground. At "1920x1080" it gives "553" FPS, which is only "9" FPS slower than "High" but "96" FPS slower than "Low." At "2560x1440", "Medium" gives "525" FPS, "High" gives "516", and "Ultra" gives "508". At "3840x2160", "Medium" gives "487" FPS, "High" gives "479", and "Ultra" gives "471".

Given the data, the optimal "preset" for "competitive" play would be "Low" settings. The "Low" preset consistently provides a "FPS" advantage of over "100" FPS compared to "Ultra" at every resolution. This is the "best" choice for a player looking to maximize frame rates on a "high refresh rate" monitor. The "Low" preset is the "best" for "FPS" in this game, as it yields the highest "avgFps" across all tested resolutions.

While "Ultra" is playable, the "Low" preset is the "best" for "max FPS". The "Low" preset is the "best" for "competitive" play. The "Medium" preset is a good "middle ground" for those who want "higher" "visual quality" without a huge "FPS" hit. However, for "Valorant," the "Low" preset is the "best" for "frame rate".

How This Combo Ranks

The "comboRankInGame" for this "Intel Core i5-14600K" + "NVIDIA GeForce RTX 480 SUPER" combination is "312" out of "3708" tested "combos". This places it in the top "8.4%" of all tested configurations for "Valorant". This is a strong ranking, showing that this "CPU" and "GPU" pair is well-suited for the game.

The "Intel Core i5-14600K" has a "percentileVsAllCpus" of "90", placing it in the "90th" percentile of all CPUs. The "NVIDIA GeForce RTX 480 SUPER" has a "percentileVsAllGpus" of "86". When combined, they achieve a high "combo rank". The "CPU" is in the "90th" percentile, and the "GPU" is in the "86th" percentile, but the "CPU" is the "limiting" factor in this game.

The "nearestRivals" for the "CPU" are the "Intel Xeon Gold 5318H" with an "avgScore" of "48698" and a "deltaPct" of "-0.2", the "AMD EPYC 4345P" with "48698" and "0.3", the "Intel Core Ultra 2 245HX" with "48287" and "0.7", and the "Intel Core Ultra 2 245" with "48995" and "-0.8". The "CPU" has an "avgBenchmarkScore" of "48618", which is "very close" to these "rivals".

The "GPU" has "nearestRivals" including the "NVIDIA GeForce RTX 480" with an "avgScore" of "54247" and a "deltaPct" of "-0.1", the "AMD Radeon Pro W5700X" with "54828" and "-1.1", the "AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB" with "55698" and "-2.7", and the "AMD Radeon 8060S" with "55757" and "-2.8". The "RTX 480 SUPER" has an "avgBenchmarkScore" of "54209". This shows that the "GPU" is "close" to the "RTX 480" in "avgScore".

The "combo rank" of "312" out of "3708" is a strong result. It shows that the "i5-14600K" and "RTX 480 SUPER" are a good match for "Valorant". The "CPU" is the "bottleneck", but the "GPU" is "powerful" enough to not limit the "frame rate" at any "resolution".

Measured FPS Breakdown

The "measured" "FPS" for this configuration is the "average" "FPS" at each "resolution" and "setting". The data shows the "average" "FPS" at "1920x1080" "Low" is "649". At "Medium" it is "553". At "High" it is "544". At "Ultra" it is "535". The "minimum" "FPS" at "Medium" is "470" and the "maximum" is "636".

At "2560x1440", the "average" "FPS" at "Low" is "615". At "Medium" it is "525". At "High" it is "516". At "Ultra" it is "508". The "minimum" "FPS" at "Medium" is "446" and the "maximum" is "604".

At "3840x2160", the "average" "FPS" at "Low" is "571". At "Medium" it is "487". At "High" it is "479". At "Ultra" it is "471". The "minimum" "FPS" at "Medium" is "414" and the "maximum" is "560".

The "data" shows a clear "trend": as the "resolution" increases, the "average" "FPS" decreases. The "lowest" "average" "FPS" is at "4K" "Ultra" with "471" FPS. The "highest" "average" "FPS" is at "1080p" "Low" with "649" FPS. The "differences" between "settings" are "small" across the "board", but the "Low" preset consistently gives a "higher" "FPS" than "Ultra".

The "minimum" "FPS" at "Medium" settings is "470" at "1080p", "446" at "1440p", and "414" at "4K". This "minimum" "FPS" is "still" "high" enough for "competitive" play. The "maximum" "FPS" at "Medium" is "636" at "1080p", "604" at "1440p", and "560" at "4K". The "data" shows that the "frame rate" is "consistently" high across all "settings".

The "average" "FPS" at "Low" is "649" at "1080p", "615" at "1440p", and "571" at "4K". The "average" "FPS" at "High" is "544" at "1080p", "516" at "1440p", and "479" at "4K". The "average" "FPS" at "Ultra" is "535" at "1080p", "508" at "1440p", and "471" at "4K". These "numbers" show that the "system" is "capable" of "running" "Valorant" at "very high" "frame rates" at any "resolution" and "setting".