When it comes to competitive shooters, few games are as demanding on both player skill and system performance as Valorant. Every frame counts — not just for smoother visuals, but also for better reaction times. If you’re playing on an NVIDIA or AMD graphics card, properly configuring your GPU settings can mean the difference between stutter-filled gameplay and crispy headshots.

Best VALORANT Settings for NVIDIA and AMD

In this guide, Hotspawn will cover the best Valorant settings for NVIDIA and AMD systems to hit consistent high frame rates in your games.

Why GPU Settings Matter in Valorant

Valorant can run on modest hardware. But competitive players often aim for 144 FPS or higher to fully utilize high refresh rate monitors. Even if you already get decent FPS, fine-tuning your graphics settings through NVIDIA Control Panel or AMD Radeon Software can reduce input lag, improve consistency, and eliminate sudden frame drops during your match.

In esports, milliseconds matter. Your in-game settings are only part of the equation — the driver-level tweaks are where serious performance gains can be found.

Best NVIDIA Settings for Valorant

If you own an NVIDIA GPU (GTX 10-series, RTX 20, 30, or 40-series), here’s how to optimize your performance.

Step 1: Open NVIDIA Control Panel

  1. Right-click your desktop.
  2. Select NVIDIA Control Panel.
  3. Go to Manage 3D Settings.
NVIDIA Control Panel
Image credit: NVIDIA

Global Settings for High FPS

Change these in the Global Settings tab if you want them to apply to all games, or in the Program Settings tab to apply only to Valorant.

  • Power Management Mode:
    Set to Prefer Maximum Performance. This forces your GPU to run at its highest clock speeds while playing Valorant.
  • Low Latency Mode:
    Set to On or Ultra. Ultra minimizes queue buffering for faster input response — useful in competitive shooters.
  • Vertical Sync (V-Sync):
    Off. Disabling V-Sync removes added input delay. Instead, use Valorant’s in-game FPS cap for stability.
  • Max Frame Rate:
    Optional. If your PC runs too hot, you can set this to your monitor’s refresh rate or a few FPS below it for consistency.
  • Texture Filtering – Quality:
    Change to High Performance. Reduces unnecessary filtering quality for extra FPS.
  • Threaded Optimization:
    On. Lets the CPU handle multi-threaded rendering more efficiently.
  • Preferred Refresh Rate:
    Highest Available. Ensures your monitor always runs at its maximum refresh rate.

Adjusting G-Sync (If Applicable)

If you have a G-Sync-compatible monitor:

  • Enable G-Sync in the Display section of NVIDIA Control Panel.
  • Keep V-Sync off in Valorant.
  • Cap your FPS to just below your monitor’s refresh rate (e.g., 143 for 144Hz) to avoid input lag.

Bonus NVIDIA Tip: Disable Unnecessary Overlays

  • Turn off GeForce Experience In-Game Overlay unless you actively use it for recording/clipping. Overlays can add latency and cause minor stutters.

Best AMD Settings for Valorant

For players running AMD Radeon GPUs (RX 500, Vega, RX 5000, 6000, or 7000 series), the AMD Radeon Software offers similar settings you can tweak to maximize your performance in-game.

Step 1: Open AMD Radeon Software

  1. Right-click your desktop.
  2. Select AMD Radeon Software or AMD Adrenalin Edition.
AMD Radeon Software
Image credit: AMD

Global Graphics Settings for Valorant

  • Radeon Anti-Lag:
    Enabled. Reduces input lag by keeping the CPU and GPU in sync.
  • Radeon Chill:
    Disabled for competitive play — it limits FPS to save power, which you don’t want in Valorant.
  • Radeon Boost:
    Optional. Dynamically lowers resolution while moving to improve performance. Can help on lower-end systems.
  • Image Sharpening:
    Keep Off or set a very low sharpening (10–20%) to avoid visual artifacts.
  • Texture Filtering Quality:
    Performance mode for higher FPS.
  • Wait for Vertical Refresh (V-Sync):
    Always Off in driver settings.
  • Surface Format Optimization:
    Enabled for slight FPS gains.

Tuning and Overclocking for Extra FPS

If you’re comfortable tweaking hardware:

  • Use Radeon Tuning to increase your GPU’s maximum frequency and power limit by small increments.
  • Keep fan curve settings aggressive to prevent thermal throttling.

AMD FreeSync Tips

If your monitor supports FreeSync:

Enable it in AMD Radeon Settings and your monitor’s OSD.

Cap FPS just below refresh rate (e.g., 143 FPS for 144Hz) for smoother frame pacing.

Best Valorant Settings In-Game for High FPS

While driver settings help, Valorant’s in-game graphics settings are the final step to unlocking maximum FPS. You can also check out our in-depth article about reducing input lag while you play.

Best VALORANT Settings
Image credit: Riot Games

Video Settings:

  • Display Mode: Fullscreen
  • Resolution: Native monitor resolution (e.g., 1920×1080 for 1080p)
  • Material Quality: Low
  • Texture Quality: Low or Medium
  • Detail Quality: Low
  • UI Quality: Low
  • Vignette: Off
  • V-Sync: Off
  • Anti-Aliasing: None or MSAA 2x (for smoother edges without huge FPS loss)
  • Anisotropic Filtering: 1x or 2x
  • Improve Clarity: Off (can be On if you prefer visuals over a tiny FPS gain)
  • Bloom: Off
  • Distortion: Off
  • Shadows: Off

Extra Performance Tips for Both NVIDIA and AMD Users

  • Update Your GPU Drivers:
    Always keep your drivers up to date. Both NVIDIA and AMD release game-optimized drivers that can improve performance.
  • Close Background Apps:
    Streaming software, browsers, and chat apps can eat CPU/GPU cycles.
  • Enable Game Mode in Windows:
    Windows 10/11 Game Mode helps prioritize resources for Valorant.
  • Set High Performance Power Plan:
    In Windows Power Options, select High Performance or Ultimate Performance.
  • Disable Fullscreen Optimizations:
    Right-click the Valorant executable → Properties → Compatibility → Check “Disable fullscreen optimizations.”
  • Cap your FPS:
    Even if you can get 300+ FPS, capping your frames slightly above your monitor’s refresh rate can stabilize frame times.

Remember — consistent FPS is more important than peak FPS. A locked and stable 200 FPS feels better than spikes between 150 and 300.

Optimizing your NVIDIA or AMD settings for Valorant can give you a tangible edge in competitive matches. While Riot’s game engine is already well-optimized, small driver-level tweaks — combined with in-game performance settings — can push your system to deliver stable, high FPS with minimal input lag.

Whether you’re on an RTX 4090 chasing 500 FPS or on an older graphic card just trying to stay above 144 FPS while playing ranked, the principles remain the same:

  • Reduce input latency
  • Prioritize performance over unnecessary visuals
  • Keep your frame rate consistent

With the right mix of fine tuning your graphic card settings, plus in-game adjustments, you’ll set yourself up for smoother aim, faster reactions, and better results on the scoreboard. If you’re interested in reading more about how you can optimize your game, or about the VCT circuit, you can check out our other articles!