Should I be getting more fps with my AMD 6600 and 5600g in Valorant… What am I missing?

SPECIFICATIONS:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5600g
GPU: AMD 6600
RAM: 32GB 3200 MHz

I’m getting around 190-210 fps, though it does vary a bit depending on the map. Is this the fps I should be getting or is something wrong with my setup?

I’m thinking about upgrading my monitor to 240 Hz and wondering if I should expect better performance.

Honestly, that seems about right for that hardware. I wouldn’t worry too much about the fps number if the game feels smooth for you. It’s more about enjoying the game than focusing on the number.

Adi said:
Honestly, that seems about right for that hardware. I wouldn’t worry too much about the fps number if the game feels smooth for you. It’s more about enjoying the game than focusing on the number.

I’m planning to upgrade to 240 Hz, which is why I’m curious. But thanks for the reply.

@Ann
Gotcha. For a card from that generation and tier, 190-210 fps seems fair. I know the G CPUs are weaker than the non-G versions. You might want to check some benchmarks for that card and see if your fps matches. If it’s lower than expected, double-check that your RAM is in the right slots for dual-channel, and also make sure your CPU isn’t limiting your frame rates. At triple-digit frame rates, the CPU can really affect the max fps.

@Adi
I’ve seen some videos on YouTube with similar specs, and they’re getting around 250-300 fps, so that’s why I’m trying to figure it out. Also, I’ve made sure my RAM is in dual-channel with the same brand and bandwidth.

@Ann
Gotcha. Sounds like it could be the CPU holding you back. Most of those benchmark videos are done with CPUs that won’t bottleneck the GPU.

Have you checked how much your GPU is being used while playing?

@Adi
Both my GPU and CPU are at around 50-60% usage.

Ann said:
@Adi
Both my GPU and CPU are at around 50-60% usage.

That doesn’t sound right. Are you sure your RAM is set to dual-channel? And do you have V-Sync enabled?

Adi said:

Ann said:
@Adi
Both my GPU and CPU are at around 50-60% usage.

That doesn’t sound right. Are you sure your RAM is set to dual-channel? And do you have V-Sync enabled?

Yes, I have 8GB of RAM in all 4 slots, and XMP is enabled in BIOS. No V-Sync enabled either.

@Ann
My CPU speed goes up to 4.5-6 GHz while playing Valorant, but the usage still stays at 50-60%. I only see a 10-20 fps difference when enabling multithreaded rendering.

@Ann
Hmm, that’s strange. You should check if V-Sync or any kind of frame rate limiter is turned on in your AMD software.

Adi said:
@Ann
Hmm, that’s strange. You should check if V-Sync or any kind of frame rate limiter is turned on in your AMD software.

There’s no fps limiter, unfortunately. I just checked, and in tight spaces, my fps can go up to 400-500.

@Ann
You might want to check your power settings. Sometimes that can affect performance.