Rocket League is known for its technical stability. Running on Unreal Engine 3, it is extremely lightweight with physics calculated at a fixed rate for consistency. It is so well optimized that modern integrated graphics can run it competitively at low settings without issue.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, frame rates range from 17 to 34 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 13 to 26 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 9 to 17 FPS.
The GeForce 825M is 37% below minimum GPU requirement for Rocket League. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 1476% above the recommended CPU (Quad Core 2.5 GHz).
The GeForce 825M sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $414. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 17 FPS, equivalent to 0.04 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.082 fps/$ | 0.065 fps/$ | 0.056 fps/$ | 0.041 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.063 fps/$ | 0.051 fps/$ | 0.041 fps/$ | 0.031 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.041 fps/$ | 0.034 fps/$ | 0.027 fps/$ | 0.022 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1440p ultra, the GeForce 825M sets the ceiling at about 13 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 309 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 96% (FPS gap: 296 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce 825M is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 93% | GPU Limits CPU 93% | GPU Limits CPU 94% | GPU Limits CPU 95% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 94% | GPU Limits CPU 94% | GPU Limits CPU 94% | GPU Limits CPU 96% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 95% | GPU Limits CPU 94% | GPU Limits CPU 95% | GPU Limits CPU 96% |
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% - 99% <> GPU62% - 63% <> | CPU84% - 99% <> GPU62% - 63% <> | CPU84% - 99% <> GPU62% - 63% <> | CPU46% - 59% <> GPU76% - 91% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU75% - 91% <> GPU66% - 67% <> | CPU75% - 91% <> GPU66% - 67% <> | CPU75% - 91% <> GPU66% - 67% <> | CPU37% - 50% <> GPU81% - 94% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU75% - 91% <> GPU74% - 86% <> | CPU75% - 91% <> GPU74% - 86% <> | CPU75% - 91% <> GPU74% - 86% <> | CPU37% - 50% <> GPU100% - 100% |
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + GeForce 825M pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 37% and 99% and GPU utilization between 62% and 100%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce 825M carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 68% at 1080p to 85% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 82% to 73%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra, the GeForce 825M averages 100% usage (100-100%), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D stays at 44% (37-50%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 82% and GPU 68%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 73% and GPU 72%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 73% and GPU 85%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1440p (2K QHD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 44% (37-50%) and GPU 88% (81-94%), which keeps GeForce 825M well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 7 7800X3D remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Both components are stressed near their limits in the heaviest presets (Ryzen 7 7800X3D: 92% avg, GeForce 825M: 100% avg). A targeted upgrade should follow your target resolution: GPU first for higher image quality, CPU first for higher minimum 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 hardware is below minimum requirements. GPU is the limiting factor (37% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce 825M will struggle to run Rocket League at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 17 FPS which is classified as "struggling". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $414 ($384 CPU + $30 GPU). Since the GPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger GPU will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, upgrading to the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) (Rank #2 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Rocket League, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The GeForce 825M is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-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.
Rocket League 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.
Rocket League requires at minimum a Dual Core 2.4 GHz (CPU) and GeForce GTX 260 (GPU) with 2 GB RAM and 20 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Quad Core 2.5 GHz and GeForce GTX 660 with 4 GB RAM. Your hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.
These Rocket League 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.
