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Valorant
Performance Guide

Extremely lightweight on GPUs but scales massively with single-core CPU performance for competitive framerates. Analysis covers 144Hz - 360Hz at 1080p.

CPU Bias: high
GPU Bias: low

Bottleneck Heatmap for Valorant

Reference testing with Core i5 13600K + Nvidia Geforce Rtx 4070

Performance Map

CPU Limited
GPU Limited
Balanced
720p
1080p
1440p
UW 1440p
4K
60 Hz
75 Hz
120 Hz
144 Hz
165 Hz
240 Hz
360 Hz
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Sweet Spot
1440p @ 144Hz (22% BN)
Larger nodes indicate higher bottleneck variance.

Popular Valorant Hardware Combos

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
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GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB
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Intel Core i5-13600K
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GeForce RTX 4070
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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
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Radeon RX 7900 XTX
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Intel Core i9-13900K
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GeForce RTX 4090
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600
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Radeon RX 7600
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Intel Core i5-12400F
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GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Valorant CPU or GPU intensive?

Valorant is generally CPU-intensive. Extremely lightweight on GPUs but scales massively with single-core CPU performance for competitive framerates.

What is a good resolution for this game?

Competitive players often prefer 1080p for maximum framerates (144Hz - 360Hz). For visual enjoyment, 1080p is recommended.

How do I fix bottlenecks in this game?

If you are CPU limited, try increasing resolution or graphics settings. If GPU limited, lower resolution or key settings like shadows/reflections.

Does this game support high refresh rates?

Yes, typical play targets 144Hz - 360Hz.

What hardware do you recommend?

For Valorant, we recommend a balanced build like a Core i5 13600K paired with an Nvidia Geforce Rtx 4070 for 1440p gaming.