Valorant System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Valorant
Developer:
Riot Games
Publisher:
Riot Games
Release date:
7 April 2020 (4 years ago)
User score:
4.1 / 5 (7154 votes)
Hardware demand level:
0.6 / 10 - not demanding
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Official Valorant system requirements for PC

To run Valorant, you'll need at least 4 GB of RAM and 29 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the Radeon R5 230, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce GT 730. As for your CPU, an Core 2 Duo E8400 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i3-4150 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Intel HD 4000, Radeon R5 200 (1GB VRAM)
Pass CPU:
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400, AMD Athlon 200GE
Pass RAM:
4 GB RAM
File size:
29 GB
Operating system:
Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit)
DirectX:
no data

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
GeForce GT 730, Radeon R7 240 (1GB VRAM)
Pass CPU:
Intel i3-4150, AMD Ryzen 3 1200
Pass RAM:
4 GB RAM
File size:
29 GB
Operating system:
Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit)
DirectX:
no data

Valorant performance on your PC

Valorant performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce GT 730
30 fps @ low
1280×720
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080
60 fps @ QHD
2560×1440
60 fps @ epic
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 20.5x faster than GeForce GT 730. Your graphics card can run Valorant at recommended settings according to Riot Games.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Valorant FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (according to our approximations). FPS may vary depending on your operating system and other factors.

low settings / 720p
250−260
medium settings / 1080p
180−190
high settings / 1080p
160−170
ultra settings / 1080p
160−170
QHD / 1440p
60−65
4K / 2160p
55−60

Valorant performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
recommended
Core i3-4150

Core i5-12400 is 5.7x faster than Core i3-4150. Your CPU can run Valorant at recommended settings according to Riot Games.

FAQ

When was Valorant released?
Valorant was released on 2 June 2020.
How much RAM do I need for Valorant?
You need a minimum of 4 GB RAM for Valorant.
How many GB is Valorant?
Valorant occupies about 29 GB of disk space.
Is Valorant a demanding game?
Valorant is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 0.6 out of 10.

Community ratings

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