Valorant system requirements: can your PC run it?

2020 · Action, Free to Play · Riot Games

The developer recommends Intel Core i3-4150 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200, GeForce GT 730 / Radeon R7 240, 4 GB of RAM.

The minimum is Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 / AMD Athlon 200GE, Intel HD Graphics 4000 / Radeon R5 200, 4 GB of RAM.

These are the official requirements from the game's store page.

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Official requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 / AMD Athlon 200GE	Intel Core i3-4150 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 4000 / Radeon R5 200	GeForce GT 730 / Radeon R7 240
Memory	4 GB	4 GB
OS	Windows 10 64-bit	Windows 10 64-bit
Notes	Target: 30 FPS	Target: 60 FPS. For 144+ FPS Riot lists an Intel Core i5-9400F or Ryzen 5 2600X with a GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or Radeon R7 370.

Source: publisher support page.

Parts that run Valorant well

Upgrading for Valorant? These are the cheapest graphics cards and processors on sale today that match or beat the developer's recommended parts, so the game runs the way it was meant to.

Graphics card

Radeon RX 6400 4GB ≈ ₹22,300 Buy now on Amazon
Radeon RX 6500 XT 4GB ≈ ₹27,900 Buy now on Amazon
Radeon RX 6500 XT 8GB ≈ ₹30,700 Buy now on Amazon
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB ≈ ₹34,900 Buy now on Amazon

Processor

Processor 300 ≈ ₹8,200 Buy now on Amazon
Core i3-12100F ≈ ₹9,700 Buy now on Amazon
Ryzen 5 5500 ≈ ₹10,300 Buy now on Amazon
Ryzen 7 5700X ≈ ₹11,400 Buy now on Amazon

Valorant FPS calculator

Frame rates here are our estimates from the official specs and our benchmark scores, not measured results.

Processor Graphics card Memory (RAM)

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Estimated performance

Select your processor and graphics card to see the frame rates and whether your PC meets the official specs.

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Estimated benchmark range at High settings (native resolution without DLSS/FSR upscaling). 1% low frame rates during intense scenes are typically 20–30% lower than average.

FPS on popular graphics cards

Estimated FPS at high settings, each card paired with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D so the processor does not hold it back.

Graphics card	1080p	1440p	4K
GeForce RTX 5090 32GB	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 4090 24GB	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 5080 16GB	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB	300+	300+	300+
Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 5070 12GB	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB	300+	300+	300+
Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	300+	300+	300+
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 3070 8GB	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 5060 8GB	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB	300+	300+	300+
Arc B580	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 4060 8GB	300+	300+	300+
Radeon RX 7600 8GB	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	300+	300+	300+
Radeon RX 6600 8GB	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 2060	300+	300+	300+
GeForce GTX 1660 Super	300+	300+	255
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB	300+	300+	231
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	300+	300+	223
Radeon RX 580	300+	300+	210
GeForce GTX 1650	300+	256	166
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	287	212	138

FAQ

What are the Valorant system requirements?

Minimum: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 / AMD Athlon 200GE processor, Intel HD Graphics 4000 / Radeon R5 200 graphics, 4 GB RAM. Recommended: Intel Core i3-4150 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200, GeForce GT 730 / Radeon R7 240, 4 GB RAM.

Can I run Valorant on an RTX 4060?

Yes. We estimate about 300 FPS at 1080p high settings with a fast processor (ultra, high refresh). That's our estimate, not a benchmark.

Can a GTX 1060 run Valorant?

Yes, at about 300 FPS at 1080p high in our estimate (ultra, high refresh). Lower the settings for a steadier frame rate.

How much RAM does Valorant need?

4 GB minimum and 4 GB recommended. 16 GB is the sweet spot for most gaming PCs today.