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Best GPU for Valorant
The used RTX 3080 is the best-value GPU for Valorant at 1440p today: about 245 fps (estimate) for about $425. Best new card: the RTX 3070 (about 175 fps (estimate), about $360).
Key facts· updated
- The best-value graphics card for 144+ fps in Valorant at 1080p is the used RTX 3080: about 335 fps (estimate from the Tom's Hardware GPU hierarchy, June 2026) for $425 (PC Atlas price check, Nov 3, 2026; catalog estimates, not live store prices).
- The best-value graphics card for 144+ fps in Valorant at 1440p is the used RTX 3080: about 245 fps (estimate from the Tom's Hardware GPU hierarchy, June 2026) for $425 (PC Atlas price check, Nov 3, 2026; catalog estimates, not live store prices).
- The best-value graphics card for 144+ fps in Valorant at 4K is the RX 9070: about 175 fps (estimate from the Tom's Hardware GPU hierarchy, June 2026) for $740 (PC Atlas price check, Nov 3, 2026; catalog estimates, not live store prices).
- Valorant wants about 2 GB of video memory at 1080p, 4 GB at 1440p and 8 GB at 4K on high textures (PC Atlas estimate).
| # | Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K | fps per $100 (1440p) | Price today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RTX 3080 (used)10 GB · 144+ fps | ~335 | ~245Estimate | ~130 | 57.6 | $425usedSample |
| 2 | RX 6800 XT (used)16 GB · 144+ fps | ~335 | ~240Estimate | ~125 | 54.3 | $442usedSample |
| 3 | RX 6700 XT (used)12 GB · 144+ fps | ~240 | ~165Estimate | ~85 | 49.8 | $331usedSample |
| 4 | RTX 30708 GB · 144+ fps | ~260 | ~175Estimate | ~80 | 48.6 | $360Sample |
| 5 | Arc B57010 GB | ~190 | ~135Estimate | ~60 | 46.7 | $289Sample |
| 6 | RX 9070 GRE12 GB · 144+ fps | ~360 | ~260Estimate | ~140 | 43.4 | $599Sample |
| 7 | RX 9070 XT16 GB · 144+ fps | ~470 | ~350Estimate | ~195 | 42.2 | $829Sample |
| 8 | RX 907016 GB · 144+ fps | ~425 | ~310Estimate | ~175 | 41.9 | $740Sample |
| 9 | Arc B58012 GB · 144+ fps | ~215 | ~150Estimate | ~85 | 41.4 | $362Sample |
| 10 | RX 9060 XT 8GB8 GB · 144+ fps | ~280 | ~190Estimate | ~90 | 41.4 | $459Sample |
| 11 | RTX 5060 Ti 8GB8 GB · 144+ fps | ~300 | ~205Estimate | ~85 | 41.0 | $500Sample |
| 12 | RTX 50608 GB · 144+ fps | ~265 | ~180Estimate | ~65 | 40.1 | $449Sample |
| 13 | RX 76008 GB | ~210 | ~135Estimate | ~55 | 39.8 | $339Sample |
| 14 | RTX 4070 (used)12 GB · 144+ fps | ~335 | ~235Estimate | ~125 | 37.9 | $620usedSample |
| 15 | RTX 3060 (used)12 GB | ~185 | ~125Estimate | ~65 | 37.9 | $330usedSample |
| 16 | RX 6600 (used)8 GB | ~155 | ~75Estimate | ~45 | 36.1 | $208usedSample |
| 17 | RTX 3050 8GB8 GB | ~135 | ~90Estimate | ~40 | 34.6 | $260Sample |
| 18 | RTX 507012 GB · 144+ fps | ~400 | ~290Estimate | ~165 | 33.4 | $869Sample |
| 19 | RTX 50508 GB | ~210 | ~135Estimate | ~50 | 33.0 | $409Sample |
| 20 | RX 7800 XT16 GB · 144+ fps | ~355 | ~255Estimate | ~135 | 32.0 | $798Sample |
| 21 | RX 9060 XT 16GB16 GB · 144+ fps | ~295 | ~200Estimate | ~105 | 30.8 | $650Sample |
| 22 | RX 7700 XT12 GB · 144+ fps | ~310 | ~220Estimate | ~115 | 29.4 | $749Sample |
| 23 | RTX 4060 Ti8 GB · 144+ fps | ~265 | ~175Estimate | ~70 | 29.2 | $599Sample |
| 24 | RTX 5060 Ti 16GB16 GB · 144+ fps | ~315 | ~220Estimate | ~120 | 28.8 | $765Sample |
| 25 | RTX 408016 GB · 144+ fps | ~470 | ~355Estimate | ~205 | 28.4 | $1,249Sample |
| 26 | RTX 4070 Super12 GB · 144+ fps | ~380 | ~275Estimate | ~150 | 28.4 | $969Sample |
| 27 | RTX 40608 GB · 144+ fps | ~215 | ~145Estimate | ~50 | 27.4 | $530Sample |
| 28 | RTX 3060 Ti8 GB · 144+ fps | ~225 | ~155Estimate | ~60 | 27.2 | $569Sample |
| 29 | RX 7900 XT20 GB · 144+ fps | ~435 | ~325Estimate | ~180 | 27.2 | $1,195Sample |
| 30 | RTX 4070 Ti12 GB · 144+ fps | ~405 | ~295Estimate | ~160 | 26.2 | $1,125Sample |
| 31 | RTX 5070 Ti16 GB · 144+ fps | ~465 | ~350Estimate | ~205 | 25.9 | $1,350Sample |
| 32 | RX 6750 XT12 GB · 144+ fps | ~250 | ~175Estimate | ~90 | 25.0 | $700Sample |
| 33 | RTX 4070 Ti Super16 GB · 144+ fps | ~425 | ~310Estimate | ~175 | 21.6 | $1,435Sample |
| 34 | RTX 4080 Super16 GB · 144+ fps | ~475 | ~355Estimate | ~210 | 21.6 | $1,644Sample |
| 35 | RX 7900 XTX24 GB · 144+ fps | ~485 | ~365Estimate | ~210 | 20.3 | $1,799Sample |
| 36 | RTX 508016 GB · 144+ fps | ~500 | ~385Estimate | ~230 | 19.3 | $2,000Sample |
| 37 | RTX 309024 GB · 144+ fps | ~370 | ~275Estimate | ~160 | 13.1 | $2,099Sample |
| 38 | RTX 409024 GB · 144+ fps | ~550 | ~430Estimate | ~265 | 9.7 | $4,450Sample |
| 39 | RTX 509032 GB · 144+ fps | ~610 | ~500Estimate | ~330 | 5.8 | $8,599Sample |
~ = estimate: the card's 11-game average from the Tom's Hardware GPU hierarchy (June 2026) scaled by how demanding Valorant is (formula). Picks need 144+ fps. Prices last checked ; Sample = PC Atlas catalog estimate, not a live store price.
Questions
What is the best GPU for Valorant?
The used RTX 3080 is the best-value GPU for Valorant at 1440p today: about 245 fps (estimate) for about $425. Best new card: the RTX 3070 (about 175 fps (estimate), about $360).
Best value GPU for Valorant at 1080p?
For 144+ fps at 1080p: the RTX 3080 (used) (about 335 fps, estimate, about $425). Cheapest card that gets there: the RX 6600 (used) (about 155 fps, estimate, about $208).
Best value GPU for Valorant at 1440p?
For 144+ fps at 1440p: the RTX 3080 (used) (about 245 fps, estimate, about $425). Cheapest card that gets there: the RX 6700 XT (used) (about 165 fps, estimate, about $331).
Best value GPU for Valorant at 4K?
For 144+ fps at 4K: the RX 9070 (about 175 fps, estimate, about $740). Cheapest card that gets there: the RX 9070 (about 175 fps, estimate, about $740).
How much video memory does Valorant need?
About 2 GB at 1080p, 4 GB at 1440p and 8 GB at 4K on high textures. Cards more than 2 GB short are left out of these rankings.
Does Valorant need a fast processor?
Valorant is played at very high frame rates, where the processor sets the limit. The fps numbers here come from a Ryzen 7 9800X3D test PC; with an older or budget processor you'll see less, whatever the graphics card. For this game, aim for a Ryzen 5 7500F or faster.