Marvel RivalsFPS onEPYC 7502&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
low497 FPS
medium423 FPS
high293 FPS
ultra237 FPS
1440P
low357 FPS
medium307 FPS
high232 FPS
ultra192 FPS
4K
low210 FPS
medium184 FPS
high148 FPS
ultra109 FPS

Performance Report

Marvel Rivals

GeForce RTX 4090 + EPYC 7502
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 237 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 192 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 109 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 131% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Marvel Rivals. The EPYC 7502 is 139% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10400).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The EPYC 7502 sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p (high/ultra), 1440p (medium/high/ultra), 4k (high/ultra), while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (low/medium), 1440p low, 4k (low/medium).

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
EPYC 7502:$1299(updated 2/11/2026)
Official Launch Price: $2600

Combo price: $2948. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 237 FPS, equivalent to 0.08 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.169 fps/$0.143 fps/$0.099 fps/$0.080 fps/$
1440p0.121 fps/$0.104 fps/$0.079 fps/$0.065 fps/$
4k0.071 fps/$0.062 fps/$0.050 fps/$0.037 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

EPYC 7502|GeForce RTX 4090

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

📈Analysis

At 1440p ultra, the EPYC 7502 sets the ceiling at about 191 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 226 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 15% (FPS gap: 35 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 7/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 5/12.

Verdict

CPU Limits GPU

Your EPYC 7502 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)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighCPU Limits GPU 9%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 11%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowBalanced
MediumCPU Limits GPU 7%
HighCPU Limits GPU 12%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 15%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighCPU Limits GPU 10%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 13%
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 - EPYC 7502
cpu icon
52,107
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 139% above and your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+139%vsrecommended

GPU

+131%vsrecommended

CPU

+300%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 EPYC 7502 and GeForce RTX 4090 run Marvel Rivals well?

Yes, the EPYC 7502 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Marvel Rivals smoothly up to 4k achieving around 109 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 139% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2948 ($1299 CPU (Rank #370 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your EPYC 7502 provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end processor with a significantly better value rating. For example, the EPYC 4585PX is a great upgrade option for around $699 (Rank #66 for value) while costing less than your current CPU.

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

Your EPYC 7502 is already an incredibly powerful processor. While it's technically the first component to hit its limit (which is completely normal in state-of-the-art builds), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Marvel Rivals performance right now. CPU fully utilized at: 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p medium, 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 EPYC 7502 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 EPYC 7502 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.