What does 1% low FPS mean in Valorant benchmarks?

The 1% low FPS measures the worst-case frame rate during gameplay, the FPS that 99% of frames exceed. In this benchmark, the average is 403 FPS and the 1% low is 272 FPS. A small gap between average and 1% low means consistent frame delivery with minimal stuttering.

Valorant

Name: Valorant Benchmark Data on RX 9070 XT + Ryzen 7 5700X
Creator: HowManyFPS
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

17:38 played2h agoglorp1g

RX 9070 XT

Ryzen 7 5700X 16 GB

Avg Usage

0%GPU

67%CPU

83%RAM

403

FPSAverage

272

FPS1% Low

Resolution1920x1080

MultithreadedYes

MaterialLow

DetailLow

Anti-AliasingMSAA 4x

Tips & Tricks3

GPU Temp Sensor

GPU temperature reported 1°C, this is a sensor reading failure. Temperature data for this session is unreliable. Try updating GPU drivers or check if monitoring software is conflicting.

GPU Usage Sensor

GPU usage reported 0% despite the game running, this is a sensor reading failure. Usage data for this session is unreliable. Try updating GPU drivers or check if monitoring software is conflicting.

High RAM Usage

RAM usage peaked at 86% of 16 GB. Close background apps to free up memory, or upgrade to more RAM.

Frames per Second, FPSFPSBenchmark 31:35Playtime 17:38

Excellent AVG at 165HzExcellent 1% at 165Hz

Max1238 FPS

Avg403 FPS

1% Low272 FPS

0.1% Low157 FPS

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GPU Usage, %

Sensor Issue

RX 9070 XT$803.59

Avg

Max

CPU Usage, %

ModeratePeak 99%

Ryzen 7 5700X$224.6

67%Avg

99%Max

GPU Temp, °C

Sensor Issue

RX 9070 XT$803.59

Avg

Max

CPU Temp, °C

GoodPeak 69°C

Ryzen 7 5700X$224.6

65°CAvg

69°CMax

RAM Usage, %

HighPeak 86%

16 GBDDR4-2133

83%Avg

86%Max

Background Processes

Zoom into FPS drops or usage spikes on charts above to see which apps were active.

No background process data available

Background apps are private

Valorant on RX 9070 XT + Ryzen 7 5700X: 403 FPS at 1080p

RX 9070 XT benchmark: 403 FPS avg, 272 FPS 1% lows at 1080p. Tested with Ryzen 7 5700X and 16GB RAM. GPU 1°C, CPU 65°C. Some frame drops below 165 Hz. CPU bottleneck, Ryzen 7 5700X at 67%.

speedPerformance

Excellent AVG at 165HzExcellent 1% at 165Hz

403AVG FPS

2721% LOW

164.917

2721%

1238MAX

403AVG

1080pmonitor165HzSome frame drops

developer_boardGPU

Sensor Issue

RX 9070 XT

Usage

Temp

GPU usage sensor failure: readings unreliable

memoryCPU

ModeratePeak 99%

Ryzen 7 5700X

Usage

67% / 99%

Temp

65°C / 69°C

Has plenty of headroom

timerPlaytime

00:17:38Enough for reliable data

memory_altRAM

HighPeak 86%

16 GB DDR4-2133

Usage

83% / 86%

Comfortable but watch it with browser tabs open

compressBottleneck

50%

RX 9070 XTsensors_offSensor IssueRyzen 7 5700X

Sensor reading failure: bottleneck cannot be determined from this session

tuneGame Settings

Resolution1920x1080

appsBackground Apps

Background apps are private

Hardware

GPU

CPU

memory_altRAM

16 GB DDR42133 MHz · Dual Channel

83%Avg

hard_driveStorage

All SSDs

CT1000P1SSD81 TB · SSD

developer_boardMotherboard

All Motherboards

MSI MPG B550 GAMING PLUS (MS-7C56)B550 · AM4

Windows 11

AMD Driver 32.0.31021.1015

1920x1080 @ 164.917Hz

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Screenshots are private

Answers About Your Benchmark

speedHow many FPS does RX 9070 XT get in Valorant at 1080p?expand_more

RX 9070 XT delivers 403 FPS average in Valorant at 1080p. 1% lows hit 272 FPS. Some frame drops during demanding scenes.

compressIs Ryzen 7 5700X bottlenecking RX 9070 XT in Valorant?expand_more

Yes, Ryzen 7 5700X shows signs of a CPU bottleneck at 67% usage while RX 9070 XT sits at 0%. A faster processor would unlock higher FPS.

memoryIs 16GB RAM enough for Valorant?expand_more

Valorant used 83% of 16GB RAM. Running tight, upgrading to 32GB is recommended if you multitask.

thermostatWhat are normal GPU and CPU temperatures while gaming?expand_more

The RX 9070 XT reached 1°C and the Ryzen 7 5700X reached 65°C. Both within safe limits for gaming.

trending_downWhat does 1% low FPS mean?expand_more

The lowest FPS drops, your lag spikes. Here it's 272 FPS vs 403 FPS average. A small gap means consistent frame delivery.

boltHow do I get more FPS in Valorant?expand_more

Your CPU is the limiting factor, lower CPU-heavy settings like draw distance, physics, and NPC density. Check the Tips & Tricks section above for specific fixes based on your benchmark data, including background apps, driver issues, and hardware settings.

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