A competitor to Overwatch featuring environmental destruction, which makes it CPU heavy. DX12 and 12GB of RAM are the minimum requirements.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 207 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 174 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 83 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 131% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Marvel Rivals. The Core i3-12100F is 36% below recommended, but 7% above minimum.
The Core i3-12100F sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1739. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 207 FPS, equivalent to 0.12 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.201 fps/$ | 0.191 fps/$ | 0.141 fps/$ | 0.119 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.156 fps/$ | 0.137 fps/$ | 0.116 fps/$ | 0.100 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.078 fps/$ | 0.063 fps/$ | 0.059 fps/$ | 0.048 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k medium, the Core i3-12100F sets the ceiling at about 110 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 168 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 35% (FPS gap: 58 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Core i3-12100F is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 30% | CPU Limits GPU 23% | CPU Limits GPU 21% | CPU Limits GPU 20% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 18% | CPU Limits GPU 21% | CPU Limits GPU 18% | CPU Limits GPU 17% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 29% | CPU Limits GPU 35% | CPU Limits GPU 31% | CPU Limits GPU 29% |
We estimate the maximum FPS the processor can sustain and the maximum FPS the graphics card can sustain in each setting, then compare those limits directly.
Limit Factor formula: (stronger - weaker) / stronger. Example: if CPU ceiling is 200 FPS and GPU ceiling is 140 FPS, then GPU limits CPU by 30%.
CPU Limits GPU means the processor ceiling is lower. GPU Limits CPU means the graphics ceiling is lower. Balanced means the FPS ceilings are close enough that the gap is negligible.
A component can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU83% - 90% <> GPU70% - 71% <> | CPU83% - 90% <> GPU70% - 72% <> | CPU83% - 90% <> GPU70% - 72% <> | CPU87% - 91% <> GPU69% - 70% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU84% - 90% <> GPU70% - 70% | CPU84% - 90% <> GPU70% - 71% <> | CPU84% - 90% <> GPU70% - 71% <> | CPU84% - 90% <> GPU70% - 71% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU80% - 90% <> GPU70% - 70% | CPU81% - 90% <> GPU70% - 71% <> | CPU81% - 90% <> GPU70% - 71% <> | CPU81% - 90% <> GPU70% - 70% |
The Core i3-12100F + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 80% and 91% and GPU utilization between 69% and 72%. Core i3-12100F reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 71% at 1080p to 70% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 87% to 86%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a CPU-heavy load profile. At 1080p (Full HD) Ultra, the Core i3-12100F reaches 89% average load (87-91%), while the GeForce RTX 4090 remains comparatively lower at 70% (69-70%). This points to heavier CPU-side frame preparation work, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 87% and GPU 71%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 87% and GPU 70%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 86% and GPU 70%. This shows that workload scaling is limited, which can indicate engine-side constraints.
4K (Ultra HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 85% (80-90%) and GPU 70% (70-70%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i3-12100F remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the CPU. The Core i3-12100F reaches 89% average load at 1080p (Full HD) Ultra while the GeForce RTX 4090 remains comparatively underutilized, so a faster processor would improve frame-time consistency and top-end FPS.
Understanding Hardware Utilization: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. They describe hardware load, but they do not directly tell you which component sets the FPS ceiling.
Important: a CPU or GPU can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. Two processors can both show 40% usage and still deliver very different frame rates, depending on per-core speed, cache, engine threading, driver overhead, and frame preparation efficiency.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
See how your processor and graphics card compare against the game official minimum and recommended system specs. The placement of your hardware is calculated using relative synthetic performance scores to help you gauge overall playability.
Your CPU is 36% below recommended and your GPU is 131% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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Yes, the Core i3-12100F paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Marvel Rivals smoothly up to 4k achieving around 83 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 36% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1739 ($90 CPU (Rank #53 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).
For Marvel Rivals, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i3-12100F is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 has extra headroom that a faster processor could take advantage of. This is especially noticeable at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
Marvel Rivals does not currently support Frame Generation technologies like DLSS 3 or FSR 3. Your performance is based entirely on native rendering. If the game adds support in a future update, newer GPUs will benefit the most.
Marvel Rivals requires at minimum a Core i5-6600K (CPU) and GeForce GTX 1060 (GPU) with 12 GB RAM and 70 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-10400 and GeForce RTX 2060 Super with 16 GB RAM. Your setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.
These Marvel Rivals FPS results are not arbitrary numbers. They come from calculations informed by thousands of real gaming benchmarks, and the typical accuracy range is around 10% to 15%. That makes them far more useful than generic FPS calculators that simply invent values without a benchmark foundation. Actual in-game performance can still vary with drivers, updates, RAM configuration, cooling, and the exact scene being rendered.
Performance estimates are based on synthetic benchmarks and hardware capabilities.
Results may vary based on drivers, OS, and background processes.
