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Can I run Valorant?
Valorant's official minimum spec names the HD 4000 and i3-540 with 4 GB RAM; its recommended spec the Geforce GT 730. The cheapest card at the UK shops we track that meets our 1080p High estimate is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10 (PcNova).
Estimates, not benchmarks. We map the publisher's minimum / recommended specs onto SpecPrice's performance scores (GPU: RTX 4060 = 100; CPU: Ryzen 5 7600X = 100). Prices , UK shops only.
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Valorant official PC requirements
| Tier | Graphics | Processor | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum 1080p Low | Intel HD 4000; AMD Radeon R5 220 | Intel i3-540; AMD Athlon 200GE | 4 GB |
| Recommended 1080p High | NVIDIA Geforce GT 730; AMD Radeon R7 240 | Intel i3-4150; AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | 4 GB |
| Top tier 1080p Ultra | NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti; AMD Radeon R7 370; Intel Arc A310 | Intel i5-9400F 2.90GHz; AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | 4 GB |
Publisher notes
Minimum: Minimum (30 FPS). 1GB VRAM if discrete graphics
Recommended: Recommended (60 FPS)
Top tier: High-end (144 FPS)
Riot's tiers are frame-rate targets: minimum 30 fps, recommended 60 fps, high-end 144 fps. We use 30 fps = Low, 60 fps = High and 144 fps = Ultra at 1080p.
Source: Riot Games support: VALORANT minimum & recommended PC specs, fetched 2026-10-17.
What you need at each setting
At 1080p High, Valorant needs a GPU score of about 4: the 58th most demanding of the 59 games we cover. Games with the closest GPU and CPU needs: Dota 2, League of Legends, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Fortnite.
| Target | GPU score needed | CPU score needed | Cheapest GPU that meets it | Cheapest CPU that meets it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p Low (minimum) | ~2 1 GB VRAM | ~12 4 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
| 1080p High | ~4 1 GB VRAM | ~24 4 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
| 1440p High | ~6 8 GB VRAM | ~24 4 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
| 4K High | ~11 12 GB VRAM | ~24 4 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
Cheapest GPUs for Valorant at 1080p High
Cheapest GPUs at 1440p High
FAQ
What are the minimum PC requirements for Valorant?
Intel HD 4000; AMD Radeon R5 220; Intel i3-540; AMD Athlon 200GE; 4 GB RAM (official, from Riot Games support: VALORANT minimum & recommended PC specs).
What are the recommended specs for Valorant?
NVIDIA Geforce GT 730; AMD Radeon R7 240; Intel i3-4150; AMD Ryzen 3 1200; 4 GB RAM.
What is the cheapest graphics card that runs Valorant?
For the minimum spec (1080p Low), the cheapest card we price at UK shops is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10, which also meets 1080p High. Older or entry cards we don't price can also meet the minimum: see the official list above.
What GPU do I need for Valorant at 1440p?
About 6 on our GPU score (RTX 4060 = 100) with 8 GB of VRAM for 1440p High. Cheapest that meets it at UK shops: RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10.
How much RAM does Valorant need?
4 GB for High settings, per the publisher.
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How it works: method and limits. Prices: cheapest current new listing per model at AWD-IT, Box, GamingKit, Laptops Direct, Novatech, PCHUB.UK, PcNova, Scan.