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Valorant runs slowly and could use PC upgrades.

Valorant runs slowly and could use PC upgrades.

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zMadeus
Posting Freak
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08-26-2025, 01:37 PM
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I own a 9th-gen machine with 380GB RAM, 10GB of memory, and an Intel Core i3 3210. I’ve resumed playing Valorant but it’s running sluggishly. I’m curious if switching the CPU to something like an i7 3770 or i7 3700K would resolve the issue. Other titles still perform well, even Rust runs smoother than Valorant.
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zMadeus
08-26-2025, 01:37 PM #1

I own a 9th-gen machine with 380GB RAM, 10GB of memory, and an Intel Core i3 3210. I’ve resumed playing Valorant but it’s running sluggishly. I’m curious if switching the CPU to something like an i7 3770 or i7 3700K would resolve the issue. Other titles still perform well, even Rust runs smoother than Valorant.

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IPuckFenguins
Senior Member
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08-26-2025, 04:49 PM
#2
Yes, it would.
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IPuckFenguins
08-26-2025, 04:49 PM #2

Yes, it would.

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Velizar06
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08-26-2025, 07:28 PM
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Velizar06
08-26-2025, 07:28 PM #3

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cookiedough909
Posting Freak
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08-29-2025, 02:01 PM
#4
Consider trying Riot support, as it might be related to issues with Valorant. Upgrading your CPU can also make a big difference.
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cookiedough909
08-29-2025, 02:01 PM #4

Consider trying Riot support, as it might be related to issues with Valorant. Upgrading your CPU can also make a big difference.

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IxYosfx
Junior Member
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09-04-2025, 12:04 AM
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The i3 3210 features a dual-core chipset... Using a dual-core CPU for gaming in 2023 may cause significant performance issues.
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IxYosfx
09-04-2025, 12:04 AM #5

The i3 3210 features a dual-core chipset... Using a dual-core CPU for gaming in 2023 may cause significant performance issues.

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FruitOpter
Member
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09-08-2025, 08:46 AM
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Ah yes, if that's the case no need to check. It's bottlenecking
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FruitOpter
09-08-2025, 08:46 AM #6

Ah yes, if that's the case no need to check. It's bottlenecking