To determine if your laptop can run Valorant, you need to compare your laptop's hardware specifications with the game's minimum system requirements. Valorant has relatively low requirements, making it accessible on a wide range of systems.
Understanding Valorant's Minimum System Requirements
Valorant provides specific minimum specifications necessary to run the game at approximately 30 frames per second (FPS). These are the essential components your laptop must meet or exceed:
| Component | Minimum Specifications (30 FPS) |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 or AMD Athlon 200GE |
| GPU | Intel HD 4000 or AMD Radeon R5 200 |
| RAM | 4GB (If using dedicated/discrete graphics, at least 1GB VRAM is also needed) |
| OS | Windows 10 (Build 19045+) 64-bit or Windows 11 64-bit |
| DirectX | Requires DirectX 11 support |
How to Check Your Laptop's Specifications
You can find your laptop's hardware details directly through your Windows operating system.
For Windows 10 and Windows 11:
- Check CPU, RAM, and OS:
- Right-click on the Start button (or press
Windows Key + X). - Select System.
- This window will display your:
- Processor (CPU)
- Installed RAM
- System type (64-bit Operating System)
- Windows Edition and Version (OS)
- Right-click on the Start button (or press
- Check GPU (Graphics Card):
- Right-click on the Start button (or press
Windows Key + X). - Select Device Manager.
- Expand Display adapters.
- Here you will see the name of your graphics card(s). If you have two listed, one is usually the integrated graphics and the other is the dedicated (discrete) graphics card if your laptop has one.
- Right-click on the Start button (or press
- Check DirectX Version:
- Press
Windows Key + Rto open the Run dialog. - Type
dxdiagand press Enter. - Click Yes if prompted.
- The DirectX Diagnostic Tool will open. On the System tab, you can see your DirectX Version. On the Display tab, you can verify your display adapter's features and driver model, which should indicate DirectX support.
- Press
Comparing Your Specs to Valorant's Requirements
Once you have your laptop's specifications, compare each component to the minimum requirements table:
- CPU: Is your processor model newer or equivalent to an Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 or AMD Athlon 200GE? Modern laptops will likely have much better CPUs.
- GPU: Is your graphics card an Intel HD 4000, AMD Radeon R5 200, or a newer, more powerful model? Integrated graphics solutions from Intel (like UHD graphics) or AMD Radeon Vega graphics found in newer CPUs generally surpass the HD 4000. If you have a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce or AMD Radeon graphics card, it's almost certainly sufficient.
- RAM: Do you have 4GB or more of RAM? Most modern laptops come with at least 8GB. Also, note the VRAM requirement if you have a dedicated graphics card.
- OS: Are you running Windows 10 (version 19045 or newer) or Windows 11, and is it a 64-bit operating system?
- DirectX: Does your system support DirectX 11? Most contemporary Windows installations and graphics drivers do.
If your laptop meets or exceeds all of these minimum specifications, you should be able to run Valorant. Keep in mind that meeting minimum specs means the game will run, but you might need to play on lower graphics settings for a smoother experience.
