Can I Run VALORANT?
Riot Games · 2020
Riot's free 5v5 character-based tactical shooter — precise gunplay meets agent abilities, engineered to run on almost any PC.
Can You Run VALORANT?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against VALORANT’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run VALORANT — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Intel HD 4000 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i3-4150 / equivalent | Intel Core i5-9400F / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 11 64-bit |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
VALORANT is a lightweight action game from 2020. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 204 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 92 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 300 FPS. It's light enough that many laptops and older PCs — even strong integrated graphics — can run it. It's also free to play, so testing it on your hardware costs nothing.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
92 FPS
Playable
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
204 FPS
Excellent
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
300 FPS
Excellent
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Check My PC →VALORANT System Requirements
Minimum
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i3-4150 / equivalent Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD 4000 Storage: 30 GB available space
Recommended
OS: Windows 11 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i5-9400F / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Storage: 30 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
VALORANT — FAQ
Can I run VALORANT?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 204 FPS at 1080p in VALORANT. Budget GPUs get about 92 FPS and high-end GPUs around 300 FPS. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for VALORANT?+
VALORANT needs at least a Intel Core i3-4150 / equivalent processor, a Intel HD 4000 graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 30 GB available space of storage, running Windows 10 64-bit.
Can VALORANT run without a graphics card?+
Likely yes — VALORANT is light enough for modern integrated graphics (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Vega 8/780M class) at 1080p with reduced settings.
How much RAM does VALORANT need?+
VALORANT officially requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM, with 8GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.