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, all quality settings exceed 416 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 329 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 169 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is 309% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 660) for Rocket League. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 1737% above the recommended CPU (Quad Core 2.5 GHz).
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p (medium/high/ultra), all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p low.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $745.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 416 FPS, equivalent to 0.56 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.769 fps/$ | 0.659 fps/$ | 0.600 fps/$ | 0.558 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.633 fps/$ | 0.559 fps/$ | 0.499 fps/$ | 0.441 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.400 fps/$ | 0.325 fps/$ | 0.243 fps/$ | 0.227 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages. Adjacent heavier settings are lightly stabilized to remove prediction jitter that would otherwise create impossible reversals.
At 4k ultra, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER sets the ceiling at about 204 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 410 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 50% (FPS gap: 206 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 11/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 1/12.
Your GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 7% | GPU Limits CPU 15% | GPU Limits CPU 35% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 19% | GPU Limits CPU 26% | GPU Limits CPU 30% | GPU Limits CPU 45% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 35% | GPU Limits CPU 42% | GPU Limits CPU 49% | GPU Limits CPU 50% |
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 and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, not generic utilization heuristics.
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 1737% above and your GPU is 309% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER can run Rocket League smoothly up to 4k achieving around 169 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 309% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 1737% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $745.38 ($465.38 CPU + $280 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 Radeon RX 6900 XT for around $999 (Rank #190 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Rocket League, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-limited at: 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 Ryzen 7 9800X3D and GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
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.
