Marvel Rivals FPS on Core i5-12500TE + GeForce RTX 5090

Marvel Rivals

A competitor to Overwatch featuring environmental destruction, which makes it CPU heavy. DX12 and 12GB of RAM are the minimum requirements.

Marvel Rivals - FPS Estimates by Resolution

Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors

1080P
low375 FPS
medium349 FPS
high266 FPS
ultra217 FPS
1440P
low236 FPS
medium196 FPS
high161 FPS
ultra140 FPS
4K
low158 FPS
medium133 FPS
high115 FPS
ultra105 FPS

Performance Report

Marvel Rivals

GeForce RTX 5090 + Core i5-12500TE
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 217 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 140 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 105 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 5090 is 136% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Marvel Rivals. The Core i5-12500TE is 31% below recommended, but 15% above minimum.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Core i5-12500TE sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 5090 still has headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 5090:$2700
Official Launch Price: $1999
Core i5-12500TE:$225
Official Launch Price: $225

Combo price: $2925. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 217 FPS, equivalent to 0.07 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.128 fps/$0.119 fps/$0.091 fps/$0.074 fps/$
1440p0.081 fps/$0.067 fps/$0.055 fps/$0.048 fps/$
4k0.054 fps/$0.045 fps/$0.039 fps/$0.036 fps/$

* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)

Performance Limiter Analysis

Core i5-12500TE|GeForce RTX 5090

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.

📈Analysis

At 1080p low, the Core i5-12500TE sets the ceiling at about 375 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 5090 could reach 658 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 43% (FPS gap: 283 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

CPU Limits GPU

Your Core i5-12500TE is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 5090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 43%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 30%
HighCPU Limits GPU 30%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 30%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 43%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 30%
HighCPU Limits GPU 30%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 30%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 42%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 30%
HighCPU Limits GPU 30%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 30%
Percentages show how much potential FPS of the stronger component is lost because the other component has a lower FPS ceiling.
🧠Methodology

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.

Marvel Rivals Requirements Comparison

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.

CPU - Core i5-12500TE
cpu icon
15,008
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-6600K
RecommendedCore i5-10400
GPU - GeForce RTX 5090
gpu icon
38,867
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 1060
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2060 Super

Your CPU is 31% below recommended and your GPU is 136% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.

CPU

-31%vsrecommended

GPU

+136%vsrecommended

CPU

+15%vsminimum

GPU

+286%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 1060
Processor: Core i5-6600K
Memory: 12 GB
Disk Space: 70 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Processor: Core i5-10400
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 70 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Core i5-12500TE and GeForce RTX 5090 run Marvel Rivals well?

Yes, the Core i5-12500TE paired with the GeForce RTX 5090 can run Marvel Rivals smoothly up to 4k achieving around 105 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 136% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 31% below the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Marvel Rivals?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2925 ($225 CPU + $2700 GPU). 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 #4 for value).

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Marvel Rivals performance?

For Marvel Rivals, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i5-12500TE is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 5090 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.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Marvel Rivals?

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.

5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Marvel Rivals?

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.

6How accurate are these Marvel Rivals FPS estimates for the Core i5-12500TE and GeForce RTX 5090?

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.