Valorant

The benchmark data for Valorant on the Intel Core i7-14700F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 shows a configuration that delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all tested settings and resolutions. The measured results place this combination at rank 417 out of 1650 tested combos, indicating a top-tier performer for this specific FPS title. The analysis below breaks down the recorded FPS figures, settings behavior, and the respective roles of the processor and graphics card based strictly on the provided data.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this configuration in Valorant?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 647.1, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the i7-14700F compare to its nearest rival in overall CPU benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 54097. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X, scores 54450, which is a deltaPct of -0.6%, meaning the Intel chip is just 0.6% behind.

Q: What is the performance difference between the RTX 5060 and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 30109. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT scores 30097, resulting in a deltaPct of 0, indicating a statistically identical performance level between the two GPUs.

Q: Does increasing the resolution from 1440p to 4K have a significant impact on performance at Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the data shows a substantial drop. At 2560x1440 Ultra, the average FPS is 376.3, while at 3840x2160 Ultra, it falls to 300.6 FPS. This is a reduction of 75.7 FPS when moving to 4K.

Q: What is the boost clock speed of the CPU and the base clock speed of the GPU?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 has a base clock of 2280 MHz.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 5060 have, and what is its memory type?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 comes with 8 GB of GDDR7 memory.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data indicates that this hardware combination is powerful enough to run Valorant at exceptionally high frame rates regardless of the preset chosen. The primary consideration for a player is balancing visual fidelity against the diminishing returns of frame rate gains.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 647.1 FPS, which is a 31.7% improvement over the High preset's 469.9 FPS. However, the Medium and High presets, at 487.7 and 469.9 FPS respectively, still provide an extremely smooth competitive experience. The Ultra preset, at 445.1 FPS, offers the highest visual quality while still maintaining a frame rate far beyond the refresh rate of most monitors.

The pattern holds at 2560x1440, where Low produces 612.7 FPS, but High and Medium still yield 398.8 and 419.5 FPS. For players with high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors, the High preset presents a balanced choice, offering a significant jump in visual quality over Low while remaining well above 360 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution, at 376.3 FPS, is also a viable option if visual detail is the priority.

At 3840x2160, the differences become more pronounced. The Low preset maintains a high 509.6 FPS, but the High preset drops to 316.4 FPS. Given that the gap between Low and High is substantial, and the Medium preset offers 336.1 FPS, the data suggests that for 4K gaming, the High preset is still excellent, but players seeking the absolute highest frame rates might prefer Medium or Low. Overall, the "High" preset appears to be the sweet spot for most users, delivering a robust visual upgrade over Low with only a modest FPS penalty.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 reveals how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU. At the Low settings preset, the frame rate drops from 647.1 FPS at 1080p to 612.7 FPS at 1440p, a mere 5.3% decrease. This small drop indicates that at these settings, the game is heavily reliant on the CPU's processing power, and the GPU has ample headroom to handle the increased pixel count.

The trend continues when moving from 1440p to 4K at Low settings, where the FPS falls from 612.7 to 509.6. This 16.8% drop is more significant, suggesting that the GPU is beginning to play a larger role in the rendering pipeline as the pixel load increases.

When the settings are raised to High, the scaling pattern shifts. From 1080p to 1440p, the FPS drops by 15.1% (from 469.9 to 398.8). The subsequent jump to 4K results in a further 20.7% decrease, landing at 316.4 FPS. The larger percentage drops at High settings indicate that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor more quickly as resolution scales. This data shows that at lower settings, the system is CPU-bound, while at higher settings and higher resolutions, the RTX 5060's workload becomes more demanding, though it still maintains excellent performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured results provides a clear picture of the system's capabilities. At 1920x1080, the average FPS across all settings is exceptionally high. The Low preset leads with 647.1 FPS, followed by Medium at 487.7, High at 469.9, and Ultra at 445.1 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 202 FPS, illustrating the significant performance cost of the highest visual preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same pattern is observed with lower absolute numbers. The Low preset records 612.7 FPS, while Medium, High, and Ultra produce 419.5, 398.8, and 376.3 FPS, respectively. The performance gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 236.4 FPS at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system still delivers impressive results. The Low preset achieves 509.6 FPS, a figure that would be considered a high-end result for many other titles. The Medium preset follows at 336.1 FPS, with High at 316.4 FPS and Ultra at 300.6 FPS. Even at the most demanding resolution and preset combination tested, the system maintains an average FPS above 300, ensuring a smooth experience. The data consistently shows that the Low preset offers the highest frame rates, while the Ultra preset provides the lowest, with Medium and High positioned between them.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060's role in Valorant is defined by its 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and its clock speeds. The GPU has a base clock of 2280 MHz and a boost clock of 2497 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). Its memory bandwidth is rated at 448.0 GB/s over a 128-bit bus.

In the context of Valorant, a game that is not typically considered graphically intensive, the RTX 5060 provides more than enough power for high frame rates. The measured data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the system does not dip below 300 FPS. The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 30109. This is effectively tied with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, which has a deltaPct of 0.

The 8 GB of VRAM is sufficient for the game's textures and effects at all tested presets, as evidenced by the stable performance. The fact that the FPS drops from Low to High settings at the same resolution suggests that the GPU is being utilized more heavily with higher detail levels, but it does not become a bottleneck that would cause frame rates to plummet. The RTX 5060's capabilities are well-matched to the demands of Valorant, allowing the CPU to be the primary driver of performance at lower settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a central component in achieving the high frame rates recorded. It features 20 cores and 28 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its substantial 33 MB of shared L3 cache and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory contribute to its strong performance.

The CPU's benchmark results are impressive, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 54097 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X, which scores 54450 (a -0.6% delta). In multi-core tests like Cinebench R23, it scores 35443, and in single-core tests, it reaches 5003.

In Valorant, the importance of strong single-core performance is evident from the FPS data. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 647.1 FPS, which is likely near the ceiling of what the CPU can produce. The relatively small FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings (from 647.1 to 612.7) further confirms that the game is CPU-bound at this preset. The high boost clock of 5.40 GHz and the Raptor Lake architecture provide the necessary processing power to feed the GPU with enough frames. The data shows that the i7-14700F is not a limiting factor in this configuration, allowing the RTX 5060 to operate without being starved of data.