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Valorant · Custom Gaming PCs

Best Gaming PCs for Valorant

Valorant is a lightweight competitive shooter that prioritises CPU performance over GPU power.

Target Entry1080p

1080p Competitive

360+ FPS

Target framerate

Recommended GPU

RTX 5060 or RX 9060

Target Sweet Spot1440p

1440p High

240+ FPS

Target framerate

Recommended GPU

RTX 5060 Ti or RX 9060 XT

Target Ultra4K

4K High

165+ FPS

Target framerate

Recommended GPU

RTX 5070 or RX 9070

At a glance

Valorant Performance

Valorant is a lightweight competitive shooter that prioritises CPU performance over GPU power. Even budget systems can achieve 200fps+, but consistent high frame rates require a fast processor.

In-depth

Everything you need to know

Hardware breakdown, build recommendations, and tuning advice for Valorant.

Valorant Gaming PCs Join the battle in Valorant! Valorant is a free-to-play tactical first-person shooter game developed and published by Riot Games. The game was released in June 2020 and is available for Microsoft Windows. Players choose characters with unique abilities and engage in team-based matches, with the objective of either attacking or defending sites on a map. The game features a ranked mode for competitive play, as well as unranked and casual modes. It has gained a large following and has become a popular eSport.

Valorant Tips

When starting a round in VALORANT, choose an Agent with unique skills to support your team. In the buy phase, purchase weapons and abilities that suit your style and strategy. Every map offers new opportunities to showcase your gunplay and creativity against opponents. Explore the arsenal page to learn about each weapon's strengths and weaknesses. As you switch between attacking and defending, adapt your choices and tactics to secure a victory.

Valorant System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 / AMD Athlon 200GE RAM: 4GB RAM Video Card: Intel HD 4000 / Radeon R5 200 OS: Windows 7/8/10 64-bit

Recommended Requirements

CPU: Core i3-4150 / Ryzen 3 1200 RAM: 4GB RAM Video Card: GeForce GT 730 / Radeon R7 240 OS: Windows 7/8/10 64-bit

FAQ

Common questions

What PC do I need for Valorant?

Valorant is CPU-dependent. For 300fps+ at 1080p, CREATE PCs recommends an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Even our entry-level TRINITY build template delivers excellent Valorant performance above 200fps.

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