Marvel RivalsFPS onCore i9-14901E&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
low451 FPS
medium384 FPS
high299 FPS
ultra245 FPS
1440P
low291 FPS
medium253 FPS
high213 FPS
ultra183 FPS
4K
low136 FPS
medium110 FPS
high101 FPS
ultra79 FPS

Performance Report

Marvel Rivals

GeForce RTX 4090 + Core i9-14901E
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 245 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 183 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 79 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 131% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Marvel Rivals. The Core i9-14901E is 39% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10400).

AI Acceleration

Marvel Rivals supports: DLSS Frame Gen, FSR 3 Frame Gen, AFMF. The GeForce RTX 4090 can use DLSS Frame Gen and FSR 3 Frame Gen, providing up to 2x-3x frame rate boost.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Core i9-14901E sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p (low/medium/high), all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p ultra.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
Core i9-14901E:$689(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $557

Combo price: $2338. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 245 FPS, equivalent to 0.1 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.193 fps/$0.164 fps/$0.128 fps/$0.105 fps/$
1440p0.124 fps/$0.108 fps/$0.091 fps/$0.078 fps/$
4k0.058 fps/$0.047 fps/$0.043 fps/$0.034 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Core i9-14901E|GeForce RTX 4090

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

📈Analysis

At 4k medium, the Core i9-14901E sets the ceiling at about 110 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 169 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 35% (FPS gap: 59 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

CPU Limits GPU

Your Core i9-14901E is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 7%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 11%
HighCPU Limits GPU 8%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 6%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 15%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 20%
HighCPU Limits GPU 18%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 16%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 28%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 35%
HighCPU Limits GPU 32%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 31%
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.

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 i9-14901E
cpu icon
30,298
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-6600K
RecommendedCore i5-10400
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
gpu icon
38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 1060
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2060 Super

Your CPU is 39% above and your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.

CPU

+39%vsrecommended

GPU

+131%vsrecommended

CPU

+133%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 i9-14901E and GeForce RTX 4090 run Marvel Rivals well?

Yes, the Core i9-14901E paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Marvel Rivals smoothly up to 4k achieving around 79 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 39% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2338 ($689 CPU (Rank #362 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your Core i9-14901E is currently the main performance bottleneck and its market value ($689) is actually higher than newer, faster alternatives. Trading it or upgrading could yield immediate profit and performance gains. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value) while costing less than your current CPU.

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 i9-14901E 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 high, 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1440p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Marvel Rivals?

Yes! Marvel Rivals supports DLSS Frame Gen and FSR 3 Frame Gen and AFMF, and your GeForce RTX 4090 is compatible with DLSS Frame Gen and FSR 3 Frame Gen. With Frame Generation enabled, you can expect a 2x-3x FPS multiplier on top of native framerates, significantly boosting perceived smoothness.

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 i9-14901E 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 i9-14901E 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.