Marvel RivalsFPS onCore i5-13500HX&GeForce RTX 4090

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
low484 FPS
medium409 FPS
high330 FPS
ultra293 FPS
1440P
low378 FPS
medium340 FPS
high294 FPS
ultra257 FPS
4K
low215 FPS
medium193 FPS
high176 FPS
ultra137 FPS

Performance Report

Marvel Rivals

GeForce RTX 4090 + Core i5-13500HX
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 293 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 257 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 137 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 131% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Marvel Rivals. The Core i5-13500HX is 27% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10400).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4090 sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p ultra, 1440p (low/high/ultra), 4k (high/ultra), while the Core i5-13500HX still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (low/medium/high), 1440p medium, 4k (low/medium).

Performance Limiter Analysis

Core i5-13500HX|GeForce RTX 4090

This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.

📈Analysis

At 1440p ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 226 FPS, while the Core i5-13500HX has headroom up to 256 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 12% (FPS gap: 30 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 6/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 6/12.

Verdict

Well Balanced

The Core i5-13500HX and GeForce RTX 4090 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraGPU Limits CPU 9%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 7%
MediumBalanced
HighGPU Limits CPU 9%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 12%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighGPU Limits CPU 7%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 9%
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, not generic utilization heuristics.

📊Predicted Hardware Utilization for Core i5-13500HX and GeForce RTX 4090

1080p (Full HD)

Low
CPU39% - 59%
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GPU84% - 92%
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Medium
CPU38% - 59%
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GPU84% - 92%
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High
CPU38% - 59%
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GPU84% - 92%
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Ultra
CPU42% - 60%
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GPU83% - 90%
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1440p (2K QHD)

Low
CPU38% - 58%
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GPU86% - 90%
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Medium
CPU39% - 58%
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GPU86% - 90%
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High
CPU39% - 58%
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GPU86% - 90%
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Ultra
CPU39% - 58%
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GPU86% - 90%
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4K (Ultra HD)

Low
CPU23% - 48%
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GPU84% - 90%
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Medium
CPU24% - 48%
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GPU84% - 90%
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High
CPU24% - 48%
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GPU84% - 90%
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Ultra
CPU24% - 48%
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GPU84% - 90%
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Performance Summary

The Core i5-13500HX + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 23% and 60% and GPU utilization between 83% and 92%. Core i5-13500HX keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 88% at 1080p to 87% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 49% to 36%.

Load Interpretation

The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 88% average at its highest-load preset, while the Core i5-13500HX peaks at 51% average. This suggests a fairly controlled load distribution, but the actual FPS-limiting side should still be read from the limiter analysis above.

Resolution Scaling

At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 49% and GPU 88%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 48% and GPU 88%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 36% and GPU 87%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.

Optimal Settings Recommendation

1080p (Full HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 49% (39-59%) and GPU 88% (84-92%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i5-13500HX remains stable for consistent frame delivery.

Upgrade Insight

Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Core i5-13500HX and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.

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.

  • High GPU Load: You typically want to see High GPU Utilization (90%+) and moderate CPU usage when visual settings are heavy. This indicates the graphics pipeline is under strong load, but the exact FPS limiter should still be confirmed by the FPS ceiling analysis.
  • High CPU Load: If you see High CPU Utilization (85%+) paired with lower GPU utilization, the processor is handling a disproportionate share of frame preparation and game logic. That can point to CPU-side pressure, but it should not be treated as a direct replacement for FPS ceiling analysis.
  • Low CPU and GPU Load: If both CPU and GPU utilization are relatively low, it means the hardware is waiting on something else. This could be a game engine limitation, poorly optimized code, or an artificial framerate cap like VSync holding performance back. It does not mean both parts are equally fast in FPS terms.

Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.

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 i5-13500HX
cpu icon
27,827
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-6600K
RecommendedCore i5-10400
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
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38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 1060
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2060 Super

Your CPU is 27% above and your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.

CPU

+27%vsrecommended

GPU

+131%vsrecommended

CPU

+114%vsminimum

GPU

+279%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 i5-13500HX and GeForce RTX 4090 run Marvel Rivals well?

Yes, the Core i5-13500HX paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Marvel Rivals smoothly up to 4k achieving around 137 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 27% above the recommended requirements.

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

Price data is not currently available for this combination. In general, look for setups where the CPU and GPU are balanced — this ensures you're not overspending on one component that the other can't keep up with.

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

Your GeForce RTX 4090 is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Marvel Rivals performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 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 Core i5-13500HX and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Marvel Rivals FPS estimates for the Core i5-13500HX and GeForce RTX 4090?

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.