Valorant
About Valorant
Valorant is a 5v5 tactical shooter developed by Riot Games. It blends Counter-Strike's precise, economy-based gunplay with League of Legends-style "Agent" characters who each have unique abilities, adding a strategic layer beyond what classic tactical shooters offer. Since launching in 2020, Valorant has built a strong esports scene, and Riot places heavy emphasis on competitive integrity through its own "Vanguard" anti-cheat system. While designed to run on a wide range of hardware thanks to modest system requirements, high FPS and low latency remain a decisive edge at the competitive level.
Valorant System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements
Recommended System Requirements
Valorant — Estimated FPS by GPU
| Graphics Card (GPU) | Estimated FPS |
|---|---|
| RTX 4090 | 724 |
| RTX 4070 SUPER | 600 |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 510 |
| RTX 3060 | 468 |
| GTX 1660 SUPER | 395 |
Calculated at 1080p · High settings, with Ryzen 7 7700X held constant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Valorant system requirements?
Minimum System Requirements: Intel HD 4000, Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 / equivalent, 4 GB. Recommended System Requirements: NVIDIA GeForce GT 730, Intel Core i3-4150 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200, 8 GB.
How many FPS will Valorant run at, and can my PC handle it?
With our reference setup (1080p, High settings, Ryzen 7 7700X), FPS Driver estimates about 724 FPS in Valorant on the RTX 4090, 510 FPS on the RTX 4060 Ti and 395 FPS on the GTX 1660 SUPER. Pick your exact hardware in the calculator above for a personal estimate.
What's the difference between minimum and recommended requirements?
For Valorant, the minimum configuration is Intel HD 4000, Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 / equivalent, 4 GB, while the recommended one is NVIDIA GeForce GT 730, Intel Core i3-4150 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200, 8 GB. Minimum requirements are the least hardware needed to run the game at its lowest settings, usually around 30 FPS. Recommended requirements are the hardware suggested for a smoother experience at medium-high settings, typically around 60 FPS.
How can I get more FPS in Valorant?
In fast competitive shooters like this, favour frame rate over looks: use low shadow and effects quality, keep textures moderate, and cap FPS slightly below your monitor's refresh rate for steadier frame times. Valorant recommends 8 GB of RAM, so check your memory before changing any other setting. Keep your graphics card drivers up to date, lower a few graphics settings (shadows, reflections, draw distance), close unnecessary background apps, and try disabling V-Sync. If you're considering a hardware upgrade: Hardware By Game