Valorant

The Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT combination delivers exceptional frame rates in Valorant, with every tested resolution and settings preset exceeding 255 average FPS. The CPU's high single-core performance and the GPU's substantial 16 GB frame buffer create a system that pushes over 267 FPS even at 4K High. Notably, the pair ranks 1918th out of 3708 tested combos, placing it near the middle of the database’s standings. This analysis digs into the measured FPS data, the roles of each component, and the implications for competitive play.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Medium settings?

A: The measured average is 412 FPS, with a minimum of 350 FPS and a maximum of 474 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution?

A: The data indicates the CPU has ample headroom. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches as high as 625 FPS, while at 4K High it still hits 268 FPS—a sign that the CPU is not the limiting factor in any test.

Q: How does this combo rank relative to all other tested systems in Valorant?

A: It sits at rank 1918 out of 3708 tested combinations, meaning about 51.7% of the tested combos outperform it. This suggests the CPU-GPU pair is slightly below the midpoint of the benchmark database.

Q: What is the GPU’s VRAM capacity and bandwidth?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

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

A: For the best raw performance, 1920x1080 Low yields an average of 625 FPS. The minimum of all resolutions, 4K Ultra, still averages 255 FPS.

Q: Are the minimum FPS figures only recorded for Medium settings?

A: Yes, the dataset only includes min/max values for Medium indicating (for example) 239-323 FPS at 4K, 299-404 at 1440p, and 350-474 at 1080p. This suggests that Medium is the most stable preset in terms of frame pacing.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (Navi 33) is a 6 nm part built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture. Its boost clock reaches 2755 MHz, while base clock is 1980 MHz and game clock is 2470 MHz—the latter directly reflects the frequencies used during real-time rendering. The memory subsystem includes 16 GB of GDDR6 at an effective 18 Gbps, delivering a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s across a 128-bit interface. For a competitive FPS like Valorant, such capacity is overkill, but the throughput guarantees that scene requirement is never a bottleneck.

The GPU’s raw compute (22.57 TFLOPS FP32) and pixel fill rate (176.3 GPixel/s) indicate that even at 4K, the card has enough raw power. Indeed, the measured FPS at 4K High is 268 avg, that is more than twice the refresh rate of most monitors. Because the GPU never falls below 100% in these benchmarks, the average FPS is always limited by the frame generation layer, not by the GPU. The 16 GB VRAM also means that crashes from memory unload never occur, even with many textures loaded at Ultra.

But the prominent point is that the GPU’s role is to keep frame pacing consistent. The package delivers minimums of 350 FPS at 1080p Medium and 239 FPS at 4K Medium, which speaks of ample shader and rasterization headroom. The card’s occupancy and energy efficiency leave the CPU free to process input and world updates.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS drop between resolutions directly shows where the system’s limit lies: the GPU scales gracefully, while the CPU’s high clock speed keeps the frame rate high at all resolutions. Take the Low preset of example: At 1920x1080 the average is 625 FPS, dropping to 533 FPS at 2560x1440 (14.7% decline), and to 426 FPS at 3840x2160 (20.1% decline from 1440p). This shows that each resolution step introduces more pixel work, and the GPU dominates scaling.

For High preset, the pattern is similar: 1080p = 392 FPS, 1440p = 335 FPS, and 4K = 268 FPS. The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 31.6% (392 to 268), which is far from linear—indicating that the Radeon card can handle even 4K resolution fluidly. The smallest average deviation occurs on the Medium preset: 412 FPS at 1080, 351 at 1440p, and 281 at 4K, showing that the game engine is well optimized.

Ultra preset values remain large: 374 FPS at 1080p, 319 FPS at 1440p, and 255 FPS at 4K. The consistent drop across the board shows the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor as pixels double from 1080p to 4K, while the CPU’s instruction rate is never a limit. Even at the highest resolution and the absolute maximum settings (Ultra), the average FPS stays above 250, highlighting how well the combo handles Valorant’s demanding inputs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full dataset of measured average and, where available, min/max FPS:

• 1920x1080 Low: average 625 FPS, min/max not recorded.
• 1920x1080 Medium: average 412 FPS, min 350 FPS, max 474 FPS.
• 1920x1080 High: average 392 FPS, min/max not recorded.
• 1920x1080 Ultra: average 374 FPS, min/max not recorded.
• 2560x1440 Low: average 533 FPS.
• 2560x1440 Medium: average 351 FPS, min 299 FPS, max 404 FPS.
• 2560x1440 High: average 335 FPS.
• 2560x1440 Ultra: average 319 FPS.
• 3840x2160 Low: average 426 FPS.
• 3840x2160 Medium: average 281 FPS, min 239 FPS, max 323 FPS.
• 3840x2160 High: average 268 FPS.
• 3840x2160 Ultra: average 255 FPS.

This dataset reveals two significant trends. First, the Low setting always gives the highest frame rate, exceeding 533 FPS even at 1440p. Second, the gap between Low and Medium ranges from 33% (at 1080p) to 52% (at 4K). That percentage difference indicates that the game sensitivity to spec is present. The two recorded min/max values are all within 20% of the average, showing consistent frame production—no stutter or spikes.

What stands out is that the FPS numbers are so high that the difference between 1080p and 1440p is negligible: 625 vs 533 at Low and 412 vs 351 at Medium. That allows a player to increase resolution dramatically without losing smoothness.

How This Combo Ranks

The Valorant combination has a combo rank of 1918 out of 3708 tested, i.e., it lands at the 51.7th percentile—the middle of the field. That rank is lower than what the pure FPS numbers might imply. The reason is that Valorant is a CPU-light game, that in fast, and its performance depends heavily on single-core IPC strength. The i7-13700K is excellent in this metric (Cinebench R23 single core 2116), but other tested combos may include even faster CPUs, or equally fast GPUs in lower-cost platform.

Compare to the CPU’s standalone standing—the Core i7-13700K holds an 89th percentile among all CPUs, meaning it is within the top 11% of CPUs in the database. The GPU, by contrast, sits at the 60th percentile of all GPUs. Together, they form a combination that was 1918th of 3708, meaning that although the CPU is strong, the GPU drags the pairing to just below average in Valorant’s setup. That implies two things. First, that Valorant is GPU-bound enough to reward a faster GPU, and second, that you can achieve similar a family FPS in Valorant with a weaker GPU and a similar CPU. The combination of a high‑end CPU and a mid-range GPU is not the optimal for this game.

Data also shows the GPU’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (score 17037, deltag 0.3%) and the RTX 3070 (score 17208, deltga -0.7%). The RX 7600 XT has a score that is within 1% of those, satin the same performance band. Thus, a combo using one of those rivals would likely land within a few ranks of this one.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a Raptor Lake CPU with 16 cores (from P-cores and E-cores), 24 threads, and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz with a base of 3.40 GHz. It has 30 MB of shared L3 cache and a TDP of 125 W. In Valorant, the game engine rarely scale beyond 8 cores, so the crucial metric is single‑core speed. Here it excels: 3DMark single‑thread gives a 1136 score; Cinebench R23 single-core is 2116; PassMark’s single-thread rating is 4333 (and 3DMath 4‑thread also 4460). The multi-thread results (e.g., Cinebench R23 multi: 30745) show that even if the game used many threads, the CPU has plenty of headroom.

That the CPU is not the limiter is seen in the benchmark numbers. At 1080p Medium, the 412 FPS is over the 1400-class performance of even elite CPUs, and the lack of a CPU bottleneck is confirmed by the fact that 4K High still holds 268 FPS. The notable cache structure (L2 2 MB per core, L3 30 MB) reduces memory latency, which matters because Valorant relies on the CPU for game logic—including accurate willering and hit registration. The high clocks and multiple cores prevent any Windows backend from stealing cycles. The CPU released in 2022-09-26, being a while back, but its value is long‑lived.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the best experience depends on the desired refresh rate. If the monitor can sync beyond 600 FPS, the 1080p Low settings provide the highest possible average of 625 FPS—which is equal to more than a doubled refresh of any common display. For constant-cap 360 Hz, the medium preset is the best choice: 412 FPS average and a minimum of 350, ensuring almost no drop below 350; the game remains buttery smooth with quality enhancement overhead. High 1080p (392 FPS) is nearly indistinguishable from medium, but the Ultra (374) drops about 8% lower, and this difference may not be visible on a high‑refresh screen.

At 1440p, the same tier logic applies: Low gives 533 FPS (still above the 360 Hz), Medium gives 351 FPS (good for 240 Hz), and Ultra 319 FPS is still past most 240 Hz displays. For competitive play, 1440p Low is enough. If the player values visuals more, Medium is a strong hybrid because it guarantees a min FPS of 299 at 1440p, which is above many monitors’ refresh.

At 4K, even Ultra is above 200 FPS, but that is beyond any 4K monitor’s speed—Valorant doesn't need such a resolution. The Medium preset (281 avg) is the most consistent for screening; it has the only min/max data that shows frame pacing. For an optimal synchrony, the Medium setting everywhere delivers the highest minimum frame rate relative to average, which reduces micro-stutter.

Given the data, the best experience is to run Medium at your chosen resolution. It offers the highest measured headroom for performance and stability—yielding 350–474 FPS at 1080p, 299–404 at 1440p, and 239–323 FPS at 4K. If the priority is absolutely maximum FPS and the display exceeds the Ultra rate, use the Low preset and tune it from there. The high minimums and smooth curves indicate that a player at match-level can leave settings on Medium without worrying about frame drops under reported conditions.