Rocket League is known for its technical stability. Running on Unreal Engine 3, it is extremely lightweight with physics calculated at a fixed rate for consistency. It is so well optimized that modern integrated graphics can run it competitively at low settings without issue.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 223 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 201 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 104 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 3060 is 257% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 660) for Rocket League. The Core i5-12400F is 798% above the recommended CPU (Quad Core 2.5 GHz).
At lower resolutions (1080p (low/medium/high), 1440p low), the Core i5-12400F sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1080p ultra, 1440p (high/ultra), 4k (medium/high/ultra)), the GeForce RTX 3060 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p medium, 4k low.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $459.8. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 223 FPS, equivalent to 0.48 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.839 fps/$ | 0.668 fps/$ | 0.563 fps/$ | 0.485 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.759 fps/$ | 0.607 fps/$ | 0.505 fps/$ | 0.437 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.448 fps/$ | 0.346 fps/$ | 0.268 fps/$ | 0.226 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages. Adjacent heavier settings are lightly stabilized to remove prediction jitter that would otherwise create impossible reversals.
At 1080p low, the Core i5-12400F sets the ceiling at about 488 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 3060 could reach 765 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 36% (FPS gap: 277 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 4/12 cells, GPU limits 6/12, balanced 2/12.
Your Core i5-12400F is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 3060 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 36% | CPU Limits GPU 20% | CPU Limits GPU 12% | GPU Limits CPU 6% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 15% | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 6% | GPU Limits CPU 23% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 7% | GPU Limits CPU 18% | GPU Limits CPU 23% |
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 and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, not generic utilization heuristics.
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 798% above and your GPU is 257% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Core i5-12400F paired with the GeForce RTX 3060 can run Rocket League smoothly up to 4k achieving around 104 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 257% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 798% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $459.8 ($110 CPU + $349.8 GPU). Since the GPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger GPU will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti for around $599 (Rank #185 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Rocket League, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the limiting factor here, while the Core i5-12400F still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-limited at: 1080p ultra, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1440p low.
Rocket League 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.
Rocket League requires at minimum a Dual Core 2.4 GHz (CPU) and GeForce GTX 260 (GPU) with 2 GB RAM and 20 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Quad Core 2.5 GHz and GeForce GTX 660 with 4 GB RAM. Your Core i5-12400F and GeForce RTX 3060 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Rocket League 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.
