Valorant

# FAQ

Q: What is the measured average FPS for this combo in Valorant at 1080p with Low settings?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers 647 FPS average at 1920x1080 with Low settings, which is the highest measured value across all resolution and settings combinations in the data.

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

A: This combination ranks 502nd out of 3,708 tested combos, placing it in the top 13.5% of all configurations. The ranking indicates that this setup outperforms the vast majority of tested hardware pairings in this game.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Ultra and Low settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset produces 468 FPS average while Low produces 614 FPS average, a difference of 146 FPS. This represents a 23.8% performance drop when moving from Low to Ultra at this resolution.

Q: Does the GPU have enough VRAM for Valorant at maximum settings?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 644.6 GB/s bandwidth. Given that even the Ultra preset at 4K achieves 374 FPS average, the VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for this game's requirements.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock and how many cores does it have?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has 20 cores and 28 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. It features 33 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB L2 cache per core.

Q: Which preset delivers the highest minimum FPS at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Medium preset has the only recorded minimum FPS value at 351 FPS, with a maximum of 474 FPS and an average of 412 FPS. This is the only 4K setting row that includes min/max data in the measurements.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 achieves a rank of 502 out of 3,708 tested combos in Valorant. This places the system in the 86.5th percentile of all configurations tested, meaning it outperforms roughly 3,206 other hardware pairings. The data indicates this is a high-performing setup for this title, though not at the absolute top tier of tested systems.

The CPU's benchmark percentile of 91 versus all CPUs suggests the processor is a significant contributor to this ranking. The i7-14700F's average benchmark score of 53,620 places it in the top 9% of all processors tested, with nearest rivals including the Intel Xeon 6505P (53,701, 0.2% ahead), Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (53,469, 0.3% behind), AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (53,288, 0.6% behind), and AMD EPYC 7313P (53,206, 0.8% behind). The margins to these rivals are remarkably tight, with the largest delta being less than 1%.

The GPU, while ranking lower with a 69th percentile versus all GPUs, still contributes meaningfully. Its average benchmark score of 23,877 positions it close to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (24,170, 1.2% ahead), AMD Radeon RX 6800S (24,063, 0.8% ahead), NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (23,736, 0.6% behind), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (23,628, 1.1% behind). The relative parity in GPU scores suggests the CPU's stronger percentile ranking helps boost the overall combo position.

The gap between the GPU's 69th percentile and the combo's 86.5th percentile ranking indicates that Valorant benefits disproportionately from the CPU's capabilities. This is consistent with the game's nature as a competitive FPS where high frame rates are often limited by processor performance rather than graphics throughput.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 serves as the graphics processing unit in this configuration, built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with the Navi 48 chip manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process. The GPU contains 53,900 million transistors on a 357 mm² die, with 3,584 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 128 raster operation units. It also includes 56 ray tracing cores.

The GPU operates with a base clock of 1330 MHz, a game clock of 2070 MHz, and a boost clock of 2520 MHz. Memory runs at 2518 MHz with 20.1 Gbps effective speed, delivering 644.6 GB/s bandwidth across a 256-bit bus. The 16 GB GDDR6 frame buffer provides ample capacity for Valorant's graphical demands, as evidenced by the measured performance at all settings levels.

In Valorant specifically, the GPU's role varies with resolution. At 1080p, the measured FPS ranges from 534 (Ultra) to 647 (Low), with High at 543 and Medium at 552. The relatively small spread of 113 FPS between Low and Ultra at 1080p suggests the CPU is the primary bottleneck at this resolution, as the GPU has significant headroom.

At 1440p, performance ranges from 468 (Ultra) to 614 (Low), with High at 491 and Medium at 516. The spread narrows slightly to 146 FPS, indicating the GPU begins to take on more responsibility as pixel count increases. At 4K, the range is 374 (Ultra) to 570 (Low), with High at 393 and Medium at 412. The 196 FPS spread at 4K demonstrates the GPU's increasing influence at higher resolutions.

The GPU's passmark G3D score of 25,381 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,290 reflect solid synthetic performance. Its Geekbench OpenCL score of 131,539 and Vulkan score of 58,705 indicate strong compute capabilities that support the measured gaming results.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a comprehensive picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. All measurements are marked as actual test data (dataIsMeasured: true), lending credibility to the results.

1920x1080:

• Low: 647 FPS average
• Medium: 552 FPS average (min 469, max 635)
• High: 543 FPS average
• Ultra: 534 FPS average

At 1080p, the progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline of 113 FPS total. The Medium preset is the only setting at this resolution with recorded min/max values, showing a 166 FPS range between minimum and maximum frame rates.

2560x1440:

• Low: 614 FPS average
• Medium: 516 FPS average (min 439, max 593)
• High: 491 FPS average
• Ultra: 468 FPS average

The 1440p results show a 146 FPS spread between Low and Ultra. The Medium preset records a 154 FPS min/max range, slightly narrower than at 1080p. Compared to 1080p, each setting loses between 33 and 66 FPS, with the largest absolute drop occurring at the Low preset.

3840x2160:

• Low: 570 FPS average
• Medium: 412 FPS average (min 351, max 474)
• High: 393 FPS average
• Ultra: 374 FPS average

At 4K, the spread between Low and Ultra expands to 196 FPS, the largest of any resolution. The Medium preset again provides the only min/max data, with a 123 FPS range. Performance drops from 1080p to 4K range from 77 FPS (Low) to 160 FPS (Ultra).

The data reveals that even at the most demanding configuration (4K Ultra), the system maintains an average of 374 FPS, far exceeding the refresh rate capabilities of most displays. All measured averages remain above 350 FPS, indicating this combination provides exceptionally smooth gameplay across all tested scenarios.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the user's resolution and performance priorities.

At 1080p, the Low preset delivers the highest average FPS at 647. However, the difference between Medium (552), High (543), and Ultra (534) is relatively modest, with only 18 FPS separating these three presets. For competitive play where maximum frame rates matter, Low provides a 95 FPS advantage over Medium. For users prioritizing visual quality, Ultra at 534 FPS still offers excellent performance with only a 17.5% reduction from Low.

At 1440p, the Low preset again leads with 614 FPS average. The gap between Medium (516) and High (491) is 25 FPS, while Ultra (468) trails Medium by 48 FPS. The Medium preset offers the best balance for most users, providing 516 FPS average with documented minimum of 439 FPS, ensuring consistent frame delivery. The 439 FPS minimum remains well above typical high-refresh-rate display capabilities.

At 4K, the Low preset produces 570 FPS average, while Medium drops to 412 FPS and High to 393 FPS. Ultra bottoms out at 374 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K records a minimum of 351 FPS, which is the lowest measured minimum across all data points. For 4K users, Low provides the highest margin above display refresh rates, while Medium offers a more balanced visual experience with still-excellent performance.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset consistently provides the only documented minimum FPS values, allowing users to understand worst-case frame delivery. The data suggests Medium is the recommended starting point for most users, with adjustments toward Low for maximum competitive performance or Ultra for enhanced visuals when the display can support the frame rates.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename from the Core 14th Gen series. It features a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with 80 KB L1 cache per core, 2 MB L2 cache per core, and 33 MB shared L3 cache. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration and connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

The processor's benchmark results demonstrate strong performance across multiple test suites. In Cinebench R23, it scores 35,122 multi-core and 4,958 single-core. Geekbench shows 19,620 multi-core and 2,429 single-core scores. PassMark results include 41,317 for multithread, 4,257 for single-thread, and strong scores in specific workloads like integer math (155,808), floating point math (107,005), and data compression (505,885).

In Valorant, the CPU's influence is most apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is only 113 FPS, suggesting the CPU maintains high frame delivery regardless of graphics load. The 647 FPS at 1080p Low indicates the CPU can sustain very high frame rates when GPU load is minimal.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 91 versus all CPUs places it in the top 9% of processors. Its nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the Intel Xeon 6505P (0.2% ahead), Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (0.3% behind), AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (0.6% behind), and AMD EPYC 7313P (0.8% behind). These tight margins indicate the i7-14700F sits at a competitive performance level among high-end processors.

The combination of 20 cores with boost clocks up to 5.40 GHz provides both high multi-threaded throughput and strong single-thread performance. Valorant, being a competitive FPS, benefits particularly from the high boost clock and the substantial 33 MB L3 cache, which likely contributes to the game's ability to maintain high frame rates across all tested settings.

Resolution Scaling

Examining the performance progression from 1080p to 4K reveals important insights about the system's bottleneck characteristics.

Low settings progression: 647 FPS (1080p) → 614 FPS (1440p) → 570 FPS (4K). This represents a 5.1% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 11.9% drop from 1080p to 4K. The relatively modest decline suggests the CPU heavily limits performance at Low settings, as the GPU has ample headroom even at 4K.

Medium settings progression: 552 FPS (1080p) → 516 FPS (1440p) → 412 FPS (4K). This shows a 6.5% drop to 1440p and a 25.4% drop to 4K. The larger decline at 4K indicates the GPU becomes increasingly involved as settings increase.

High settings progression: 543 FPS (1080p) → 491 FPS (1440p) → 393 FPS (4K). The drops are 9.6% to 1440p and 27.6% to 4K, continuing the trend of GPU influence growing with resolution.

Ultra settings progression: 534 FPS (1080p) → 468 FPS (1440p) → 374 FPS (4K). This shows a 12.4% drop to 1440p and a 30.0% drop to 4K, the largest percentage decline across all settings.

The data reveals that at Low settings, the system is primarily CPU-limited, as even 4K resolution only reduces performance by 11.9%. As settings increase to Ultra, the GPU's role expands, with 4K performance dropping 30.0% compared to 1080p. This pattern is characteristic of a system where the CPU is strong enough to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor as both resolution and graphical complexity increase.

The absolute FPS values remain remarkably high even at the most demanding configuration (4K Ultra at 374 FPS), indicating that neither component becomes a severe bottleneck in Valorant. The scaling pattern suggests that users with high-refresh-rate 1080p displays will see minimal benefit from reducing settings below High, while 4K users may prefer Low settings to maximize frame rates.