Valorant is not a graphically demanding game — it's intentionally designed to run on low-end hardware to maximize its player base. This means even mid-range GPUs achieve excellent competitive framerates.
At 1080p (Competitive Low Settings)
**RTX 4090**: 500+ FPS average — complete overkill for Valorant. Better spent on other games.
**RTX 4070**: 350–450 FPS — excellent choice if you have a 360Hz monitor and future-proof needs.
**RTX 3080**: 250–350 FPS — great for 240Hz gaming with headroom.
**RTX 3060**: 180–260 FPS — solid for 240Hz monitors at low settings.
**GTX 1080 Ti**: 130–200 FPS — capable for 144Hz, borderline for 240Hz.
**GTX 1060**: 80–130 FPS — fine for 144Hz on most setups.
Best Value Picks in 2025
**Budget ($150–200)**: RTX 3060 used — dominates Valorant **Mid-range ($300–400)**: RTX 4060 Ti — future-proof for years **High-end ($500+)**: RTX 4070 Super — if you want guaranteed 360Hz at max settings
CPU Matters Too
Valorant is CPU-bound at low graphical settings. Pair any modern GPU with at least a Ryzen 5 5600X or i5-12400 to avoid CPU bottlenecks.