One of Valorant’s biggest strengths is its optimization. Riot Games built the shooter to run smoothly even on modest PCs, but on high-end rigs the game can deliver astonishingly high frame rates. So what’s the absolute maximum?
The Ceiling: Virtually Unlimited
Unlike some games, Valorant does not impose a strict FPS cap. With uncapped settings, players using powerful modern hardware have reported reaching well beyond 500 FPS, with rare setups even touching 1,000+ FPS in perfect conditions.
However, these astronomical numbers don’t always translate into meaningful advantages. Since a monitor can only display frames up to its refresh rate—commonly 144Hz, 240Hz, or 360Hz—frames beyond that point are invisible to the eye, though they may still reduce input latency and provide a smoother feel.
Technical Details and Common Practices
In Valorant’s video settings, players can disable FPS limits to let their systems run at maximum output. Still, many competitive players cap their FPS at 240, 300, or 350 FPS for practical reasons. Beyond these ranges, returns diminish due to hardware stress, heat generation, and the limits of human perception.
Professional players typically recommend setting FPS slightly above the monitor’s refresh rate. For example:
- 144Hz monitor → cap FPS around 160–200
- 240Hz monitor → cap FPS around 240–300
- 360Hz monitor → cap FPS around 360–400
This balances smoothness, responsiveness, and hardware longevity without pushing the system unnecessarily hard.
Why FPS Matters in Valorant
In a tactical shooter where milliseconds decide rounds, FPS is directly tied to input lag and reaction times. Higher framerates deliver smoother animations and reduce the time between a player’s action and its on-screen result.
That’s why even though a monitor may not physically display frames above its refresh rate, uncapped FPS can still slightly lower input delay, giving players a competitive edge.
To maximize FPS, players often:
- Lower graphics quality (materials, effects, post-processing)
- Disable VSync to avoid artificial caps
- Use optimized driver settings for their GPU
- Close background apps to free system resources
The result is one of the smoothest shooter experiences available, even on mid-range hardware.
Bottom Line:
The highest FPS in Valorant is effectively unlimited—high-end PCs can push 500 to 1,000+ frames per second. Still, most competitive players choose to cap their FPS slightly above their monitor’s refresh rate (144, 240, or 360Hz) for optimal performance and efficiency. With Riot’s optimization, Valorant remains one of the most fluid tactical shooters on the market.
Written by:
Christian