I'm trying to figure out why my high-end gaming PC isn't performing as well as I expected in Valorant. My specifications include an i5-14600KF CPU, an RTX 5070 GPU, and 64GB of RAM, with the game installed on an SSD. Normally, I'd expect 400+ FPS, but I'm stuck around 160 to 200 FPS, and occasionally it drops below that. I've also seen the 'Low Client FPS' warning while playing.
Here's what I've already checked and adjusted:
- Enabled multithreaded rendering.
- Disabled V-Sync.
- Turned off FPS limits in the game settings.
- Set NVIDIA Control Panel to prefer maximum performance, disabled V-Sync, and removed any frame capping.
- My power plan is set to High Performance.
- I've closed background apps, and my CPU usage while gaming is only between 20% to 50%.
Considering this setup, it feels like it's overkill for a game like Valorant. Also, I've noticed that when I start streaming on Discord, the game freezes for a few seconds. Do you think this is a driver issue, a BIOS or XMP setting, or something completely different? Is anyone else with similar specs seeing much higher FPS? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
3 Answers
Honestly, 200 FPS isn't bad at all. But if you’re looking for higher, make sure your monitor supports those refresh rates. A lot of high FPS benefits come from having a compatible monitor as well. Also, remember that while FPS is crucial for competitive gaming, getting stable performance without drops might be more important. What kind of refresh rate is your monitor?
Make sure you’ve installed the latest Windows security updates. Sometimes these updates can cause performance issues, and uninstalling one might be necessary if it started affecting your FPS.
Have you checked to see if your power supply unit (PSU) is adequate? An 890W PSU should be fine for your setup, but it's always good to verify that it's delivering power properly. Also, nice choice with the ASUS Prime Z690-P motherboard! It should help with performance too.
I would check out the BIOS settings next. Sometimes features like XMP profiles can improve performance significantly if they're not set up right.
I have a 300Hz monitor, and I can tell you, especially in tactical FPS games, having higher FPS makes a noticeable difference. Stability is key!