Valorant system requirements for PCs and laptops in 2026

Valorant is one of the least demanding competitive games on PC. The shooter runs even on older computers and office laptops, and you don’t need an expensive gaming PC to enjoy smooth gameplay at 144 FPS. We’ve compiled the latest system requirements for Valorant in 2026 and explained which settings have the greatest impact on performance.

The minimum system requirements are sufficient for playing at 30 FPS.

For a stable 60–144 FPS, the developers recommend more modern hardware (though it’s still about 10 years old).

For gaming on 144 Hz and 240 Hz monitors, it is recommended to use a processor such as an Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 and a graphics card no lower than a GTX 1050 Ti or RX 570.

Valorant runs well on most modern laptops. If your device has an Intel Core i3 or Ryzen 3 processor, 8 GB of RAM, and integrated Intel Iris Xe or Radeon 680M graphics, the game typically runs at over 60 FPS on low settings.

A gaming laptop with a GTX 1650, RTX 2050, or RTX 3050 graphics card will let you play Valorant at a steady 144 FPS or higher.

If the game is lagging, start by reducing the following settings:

To maximize FPS, many players use low graphics settings and disable all additional effects. In fact, all esports players do this—for them, smooth gameplay is much more important than a beautiful visual presentation.