Can You Run Valorant?
Minimum and recommended PC requirements, side by side, with a free check against your own hardware.
Quick answer
Valorant runs on very modest hardware. For 30 fps Riot asks for an Intel Core i3-540 or AMD Athlon 200GE, 4 GB of memory and Intel HD 4000 or AMD Radeon R5 220 graphics. For 60 fps it recommends an Intel Core i3-4150 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 with an NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 or AMD Radeon R7 240. For 144 fps it suggests an Intel Core i5-9400F or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X with a GTX 1050 Ti class card.
Check your own PCValorant system requirements
Minimum
Bare minimumThe game launches and runs, usually at low settings
- Operating system
- Windows 10 (build 19041 or newer) or Windows 11, 64 bit
- Processor
- Intel Core i3-540 / AMD Athlon 200GE
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Graphics
- Intel HD 4000 / AMD Radeon R5 220 (1 GB VRAM if dedicated)
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Storage
- Not listed by Riot
Recommended
Smooth playComfortable frame rates at higher settings
- Operating system
- Windows 10 (build 19041 or newer) or Windows 11, 64 bit
- Processor
- Intel Core i3-4150 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Memory
- Not listed separately (4 GB minimum)
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 / AMD Radeon R7 240
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Storage
- Not listed by Riot
Riot rates the minimum spec at 30 fps and the recommended spec at 60 fps. For 144 fps it lists an Intel Core i5-9400F or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, AMD Radeon R7 370 or Intel Arc A310. The processor must support SSE 4.2 or AVX, and on Windows 11 the Vanguard anti cheat needs TPM 2.0 and UEFI Secure Boot. Virtual machines and cloud gaming are not supported.
Source: Riot Games Support: Valorant PC specs, checked September 30, 2026.
What these numbers mean in practice
Minimum requirements are the floor, not a target. Meeting them means Valorant will start and remain playable, typically at low settings and often around 30 frames per second. If your hardware only just clears the minimum, expect to lower the resolution before you lower anything else, since resolution costs more performance than almost any other setting.
The graphics card matters more than any other component here. In our scoring the GPU carries 40 percent of the compatibility result, the processor 30 percent, and memory and storage speed 15 percent each. A strong processor cannot rescue a card that falls below the minimum, though a weak processor can hold back a strong card at lower resolutions.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run Valorant on my PC?
Valorant runs on very modest hardware. For 30 fps Riot asks for an Intel Core i3-540 or AMD Athlon 200GE, 4 GB of memory and Intel HD 4000 or AMD Radeon R5 220 graphics. For 60 fps it recommends an Intel Core i3-4150 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 with an NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 or AMD Radeon R7 240. For 144 fps it suggests an Intel Core i5-9400F or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X with a GTX 1050 Ti class card. Enter your own specs in the checker above and you will get a compatibility score with an estimated frame rate rather than a simple yes or no.
What are the minimum requirements for Valorant?
Windows 10 (build 19041 or newer) or Windows 11, 64 bit, Intel Core i3-540 / AMD Athlon 200GE, 4 GB RAM, Intel HD 4000 / AMD Radeon R5 220 (1 GB VRAM if dedicated), DirectX 11. Minimum specs mean the game launches and runs, usually at low settings. These figures come from Riot Games Support: Valorant PC specs.
What are the recommended requirements for Valorant?
Windows 10 (build 19041 or newer) or Windows 11, 64 bit, Intel Core i3-4150 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200, Not listed separately (4 GB minimum), NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 / AMD Radeon R7 240, DirectX 11. Recommended specs target a smooth experience at higher settings.
How much storage does Valorant need?
Riot Games does not state an install size for Valorant. Keep plenty of free space on an SSD and check the size your store or launcher shows before installing.
Does Valorant run on a laptop?
It can, but compare the actual laptop GPU rather than the desktop card with a similar name. Laptop graphics chips typically run 15 to 30 percent slower than their desktop counterparts because of power and cooling limits, so a laptop card that matches the recommended spec on paper often performs closer to the minimum.