Valorant

Pros

• Capable of achieving very high frame rates (300+ FPS) on modern CPUs.
• Low entry barrier for hardware; can run alongside other applications like Minecraft or Discord on mid-range systems.
• Highly responsive gameplay that scales well with 144Hz and 240Hz monitors.

Cons

• Mandatory Vanguard anti-cheat is described as invasive and can block legitimate diagnostic software.
• Strict hardware requirements, including mandatory TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot on newer Windows versions.
• Frequent reports of stability issues, ranging from mid-game crashes to total system hard freezes.
• Performance can be inconsistent, with some users reporting significant FPS drops during action or while streaming.

Caveats

• The game will not launch if TPM 2.0 or Secure Boot are disabled in the BIOS.
• Some users report that capping the frame rate provides a smoother experience than leaving it uncapped, despite lower peak numbers.
• There are community concerns regarding AMD GPU performance optimization compared to other hardware.

Best for

• Competitive FPS players with high-refresh-rate monitors.
• Users with strong CPUs looking for a tactical, low-latency shooter.

Avoid if

• You are uncomfortable with kernel-level anti-cheat software that runs at system startup.
• Your PC hardware or BIOS does not support TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot.
• You experience frequent system instability or use specialized diagnostic tools that may conflict with Vanguard.