June 17, 2026
What Is a Good FPS for Valorant?
Valorant is built to run fast, so frame rate is about responsiveness and aim, not graphics. Here is the FPS you should target and how to hit it.
What Is a Good FPS for Valorant?
A good FPS for Valorant is at least 144 FPS for competitive play, with 240 FPS or higher being ideal for serious ranked and pro-level aim. Valorant is deliberately lightweight so it runs well on almost any hardware, which means the goal is not pretty visuals but maximum responsiveness. Riot even recommends running well above your monitor refresh rate to lower input lag. If you are below 60 FPS, fix that first, because anything under 60 will hurt your aim and game sense.
Valorant FPS Targets by Monitor
Match your FPS goal to your monitor, then aim to exceed it for the lowest input lag. Riot recommends running FPS higher than your refresh rate when your system allows.
| Monitor | Minimum FPS | Ideal FPS |
|---|---|---|
| 60Hz | 60 FPS | 100+ FPS |
| 144Hz | 144 FPS | 200+ FPS |
| 240Hz | 240 FPS | 300+ FPS |
| 360Hz | 360 FPS | 400+ FPS |
Best Valorant Settings for High FPS
Valorant runs so well that most players can max FPS with minimal visual loss. These settings prioritize frame rate and clarity for competitive play.
| Setting | Set To | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Material Quality | Low | Big FPS gain |
| Texture Quality | Low | Frees VRAM |
| Detail Quality | Low | Clearer sightlines |
| Anti-Aliasing | MSAA 2x or Off | Balance clarity and FPS |
| VSync | Off | Lower input lag |
| Limit FPS | Off (or high cap) | Maximize frames |
| Bloom / Distortion | Off | Less visual clutter |
How to Boost Your Valorant FPS
If you are not hitting your target, work through the basics. Update your GPU drivers for game-ready optimizations. Close background apps, browsers, and overlays that steal CPU. Make sure Valorant uses your dedicated GPU and not integrated graphics. On a laptop, plug in and switch to the high performance power plan. Turn on your GPU low latency mode (Nvidia Reflex is supported in Valorant and directly reduces input lag). Finally, confirm your monitor is set to its full refresh rate in Windows.
Why 1% Low Matters for Aim
In a tactical shooter, consistency beats peak numbers. A stable 200 FPS feels far better than a jumpy average that spikes and dips, because sudden frame drops throw off your crosshair placement at the worst moments. Watch your 1% low, which is the average of your slowest frames, and aim to keep it close to your average. If your average is high but your 1% low crashes during fights, fix the cause with the steps above before chasing a bigger number.
Measure Your FPS
Enable Valorant built-in stats by going to Settings, Video, Stats, and turning on Client FPS. Then play and watch how your frame rate holds up in fights and smokes. For a quick system baseline you can run the free FPS test on this site, which also reports your 1% low and frame time so you can see how consistent your rendering is overall.
