A competitor to Overwatch featuring environmental destruction, which makes it CPU heavy. DX12 and 12GB of RAM are the minimum requirements.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 261 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 227 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 127 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 131% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Marvel Rivals. The Ryzen 5 3600 is 19% below recommended, but 36% above minimum.
At lower resolutions (1080p low), the Ryzen 5 3600 sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1440p (low/medium), 4k medium), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (medium/high/ultra), 1440p (high/ultra), 4k (low/high/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1729. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 261 FPS, equivalent to 0.15 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.256 fps/$ | 0.256 fps/$ | 0.183 fps/$ | 0.151 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.220 fps/$ | 0.205 fps/$ | 0.159 fps/$ | 0.131 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.127 fps/$ | 0.119 fps/$ | 0.100 fps/$ | 0.073 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p low, the Ryzen 5 3600 sets the ceiling at about 442 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 506 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 13% (FPS gap: 64 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 1/12 cells, GPU limits 4/12, balanced 7/12.
The Ryzen 5 3600 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.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 13% | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 6% | GPU Limits CPU 7% | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 8% | GPU Limits CPU 6% | Balanced |
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.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU84% - 91% <> GPU67% - 69% <> | CPU84% - 92% <> GPU67% - 69% <> | CPU84% - 92% <> GPU67% - 69% <> | CPU87% - 92% <> GPU66% - 68% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU84% - 91% <> GPU70% - 72% <> | CPU84% - 91% <> GPU70% - 72% <> | CPU84% - 91% <> GPU70% - 72% <> | CPU84% - 90% <> GPU70% - 72% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU80% - 91% <> GPU70% - 71% <> | CPU80% - 91% <> GPU70% - 71% <> | CPU80% - 91% <> GPU70% - 71% <> | CPU80% - 91% <> GPU70% - 71% <> |
The Ryzen 5 3600 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 80% and 92% and GPU utilization between 66% and 72%. Ryzen 5 3600 reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 68% at 1080p to 70% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 89% to 86%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a CPU-heavy load profile. At 1080p (Full HD) Ultra, the Ryzen 5 3600 reaches 90% average load (87-92%), while the GeForce RTX 4090 remains comparatively lower at 67% (66-68%). This points to heavier CPU-side frame preparation work, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 89% and GPU 68%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 88% and GPU 71%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 86% and GPU 70%. This shows that workload scaling is limited, which can indicate engine-side constraints.
4K (Ultra HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 86% (80-91%) and GPU 70% (70-71%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 5 3600 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the CPU. The Ryzen 5 3600 reaches 90% average load at 1080p (Full HD) Ultra while the GeForce RTX 4090 remains comparatively underutilized, so a faster processor would improve frame-time consistency and top-end FPS.
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.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
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 19% below recommended and your GPU is 131% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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Yes, the Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Marvel Rivals smoothly up to 4k achieving around 127 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 19% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1729 ($80 CPU (Rank #12 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your GeForce RTX 4090 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 card with a significantly better value rating.
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: 1440p low, 1440p medium, 4k medium. CPU-limited at: 1080p low.
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.
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.
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.
