Valorant

The Intel Core i7-14700K and AMD Radeon RX 9070 deliver extraordinary frame rates in Valorant. The measured data shows that this pairing never drops below 374 FPS even at the most demanding preset and resolution combination tested — 4K Ultra. Across all settings and resolutions, the average FPS stays over 400 at 1440p and 4K with medium settings, while 1080p Low reaches 677 FPS. This performance profile indicates a well‑balanced high‑end system, with the 20‑core, 28‑thread CPU and the 4nm Navi 48 GPU each contributing to the exceptionally high frame output.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS records show a clear pattern when moving from 1080p to 4K. At the Low preset, the system delivered 677 FPS at 1080p (1920x1080), then 642 FPS at 1440p (2560x1440), and 596 FPS at 4K (3840x2160). This is a relatively gentle decline, indicating that the CPU is heavily involved in maintaining high frame rates. The gap widens slightly when the graphics preset is raised to High: 568 FPS at 1080p, 491 FPS at 1440p, and 393 FPS at 4K. This pattern suggests that the CPU is the dominant factor limiting frame output at lower resolutions and even at 4K.

The Medium preset row includes minimum and maximum FPS data, offering a more detailed view of the resolution scaling. For 1080p, the observed average FPS is 578, with a minimum of 491 and a maximum of 664. At 1440p Medium, the average is 516 with minimum 439 and maximum 593. At 4K Medium, the average is 412 with minimum 351 and maximum 474. The extreme ends of the 4K range remain above 350 FPS, which is consistent with very fluid performance even in dense combat situations, assuming the game does not impose arbitrary limits.

The overall scaling picture indicates that the frame rate is almost never limited by the GPU in this title. Even at 4K Ultra, the system sustains 374 FPS, which is just 128 FPS below the 1080p Low result. When the preset is dropped to Low, the resolution trade‑off yields about 121 FPS difference between 1080p and 4K (677 vs 596). This is a modest cost for a four‑fold increase in pixel count, further supporting the notion of a CPU‑bound engine.

Because the frame rate at 1080p is already so high, the upgrade to 1440p or 4K costs relatively little in FPS at the Low preset — the average FPS at 4K Low (596) is within 13% of the 1080p Low (677). For competitive scenarios where the in‑game frame rate exceeds the monitor refresh by a wide margin, players can comfortably raise the resolution or settings without sacrificing playable performance.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700K belongs to the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, built on the 10nm process with 20 cores and 28 threads. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz, and the boost clock reaches 5.60 GHz, making it an excellent choice for single‑thread heavy titles. The CPU’s cache includes a shared L3 cache of 33 MB, which helps maintain high performance per core.

The CPU’s benchmark scores reinforce its strength. In the Cinebench R23 multi‑core test it scores 33,440.5, while the single‑core test scores 2,160. These figures are representative of a top‑tier processor, and the measured game data aligns with that — the 1080p Low average 677 FPS accentuates the CPU’s ability to feed frames to the GPU quickly.

The combined benchmark average for the i7‑14700K is 69,355 according to the CPU’s data, placing it at the 94th percentile among all CPUs. When compared to its nearest rivals, it sits within 0.1% of the AMD EPYC 9215 (score 69,288, delta +0.1%) and 0.2% from the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (score 69,515, delta -0.2%). This proximity to top‑tier alternatives shows that the i7‑14700K is a capable high‑IPC processor for Valorant.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest frame rate measured for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS in the dataset is 677, recorded at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: Does the system maintain over 300 FPS even at 4K?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 374 (Ultra) to 596 (Low), with Medium at 412 and High at 393.

Q: How does the i7‑14700K compare to its nearest CPU rival by score?

A: The i7‑14700K has an average benchmark score of 69,355, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 93,656 - but those numbers are not in the pack? Wait, careful: The pack gives the score for the i7‑14700K? Actually the pack for CPU: the peer devices: For the entire CPU, the averageBenchmarkScore field is 69,355? Yes. And the nearestRivals have avgScore and deltaPct. So we should not write the score of the rival. We can say: "According to the nearestRivals list, the i7‑14700K is 0.1% away from the AMD EPYC 9115 and 0.2% away from the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X." But we can't give the exact scores of the rivals because they appear in the JSON (they are given as avgScore numbers). Actually the FACT PACK includes avgScore for each rival. Rule says: "When comparing to rivals, use only the names, scores and deltaPct values given in nearestRivals — never cite rival specs (cores, clocks, cache) that are not listed there." So we can say "the EPYC 9115 has an avg score of 69,288" because that is given. But we must use those numbers. However, careful: The rule says "use only the names, scores and deltaPct values" – so we can cite the avgScore numbers. So we can say: "The i7‑14700K’s average benchmark score is 69,355, while the closest listed rival, the AMD EPYC 9115, scores 69,288 (delta +0.1%)." That is allowed.

So answer: "The i7‑14700K, with an average score 69,355, is 0.1% higher than the EPYC 9115 (69,288) and 0.2% lower than the Ryzen 9 7950X (69,515)."

Q: Does the RX 9070 have enough video memory?

A: It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256‑bit bus, with a bandwidth of 66.6 GB/s.

Q: What is the minimum recorded FPS for any tested configuration?

A: The lowest minimum FPS is 351, observed at 4K Medium. (The pack shows min 351 in that row.)

We need at least 4 Q&A. We'll do 5.

But careful: We need to use exact numbers. So we can write these.

Now we must make sure every number we write appears in the pack. For the CPU score: i7-14700K avgBenchmarkScore = 69355? Actually in the JSON: "avgBenchmarkScore": 69355. Yes. And EPYC 9115 avgScore: 69288. And Ryzen 9 7950X avgScore 69515. So good.

Setting Recommendations

The measured rows show that the Low preset delivers the fastest frame rate at every resolution: 677 FPS at 1080p, 642 at 1440p, and 596 at 4K. For gamers who have 120Hz or 240Hz monitors and want to guarantee the highest possible FPS floor, Low is the best choice, as its 677 FPS at 1080p leaves huge headroom even in the most demanding scenes.

The Medium preset offers a sensible balance. At 1080p, Medium produces an average of 578 FPS with a minimum of 491, indicating no risk of frame dips below 500 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average is 516 with a minimum of 439. At 4K Medium, the average is 412 with a minimum of 351 – still far in excess of the highest monitor refresh rate currently available. The High preset at 1440p gives 491 FPS average, and at 4K it yields 393 FPS.

The Ultra preset is the most graphically demanding but still delivers a playable experience at all resolutions. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 549; at 1440p, it's 468; and at 4K it’s 374. While Ultra does not provide the same frame cushion as Low, it remains far above the 240Hz threshold for most competitive gamers.

Thus, the data explains that the selection of the Low preset maximizes FPS, while Ultra (for those who prefer quality over speed) still remains above what is required for high refresh rate play.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested CPU‑GPU combinations for Valorant, this combo ranks at 426th out of 3,708. This places it in the top 1,200~th in the total distribution, but we can only state "426 of 3,708" as per the fact.

The GPU alone is in the 69th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 94th percentile. The combination of a high ‑CPU -efficiency core and a 5500‑class GPU yields a result that outperforms the majority of reviewed configurations. The ranking demonstrates that this hardware harness is more than capable of driving Valorant at the editor's highest settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table summarizes the exact measurements for each resolution and preset combination:

| Resolution | Settings | avgFps | minFps | maxFps |

|---|---|---|---|---|

| 3840x2160 | High | 393 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 596 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 412 | 351 | 474 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 374 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | High | 491 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 642 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 516 | 439 | 593 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 468 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | High | 568 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 677 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 578 | 491 | 664 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 549 | — | — |

All data points are from the measured results. The Medium preset is the only one that includes min and max values, emphasizing frame consistency: across all resolutions, the difference between the minimal and maximal FPS remains under 183 FPS (the 4K spread from min 351 to max 474). Ultimately a system that can handle any resolution the user selects, with the CPU and GPU working together to deliver competitive frame output well beyond the needs of typical competitive play.