Marvel Rivals FPS on Ryzen 7 9800X3D + GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

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
low373 FPS
medium285 FPS
high234 FPS
ultra191 FPS
1440P
low239 FPS
medium189 FPS
high156 FPS
ultra133 FPS
4K
low123 FPS
medium105 FPS
high87 FPS
ultra77 FPS

Performance Report

Marvel Rivals

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER + Ryzen 7 9800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 191 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 133 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 77 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is 82% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Marvel Rivals. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 83% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10400).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER:$600
Official Launch Price: $599
Ryzen 7 9800X3D:$465.38
Official Launch Price: $479

Combo price: $1065.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 191 FPS, equivalent to 0.18 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.350 fps/$0.268 fps/$0.220 fps/$0.179 fps/$
1440p0.224 fps/$0.177 fps/$0.146 fps/$0.125 fps/$
4k0.115 fps/$0.099 fps/$0.082 fps/$0.072 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 9800X3D|GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

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.

📈Analysis

At 4k low, the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER sets the ceiling at about 136 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 245 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 44% (FPS gap: 109 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your GeForce RTX 4070 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.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 38%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 38%
HighGPU Limits CPU 38%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 38%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 38%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 38%
HighGPU Limits CPU 38%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 38%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 44%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 44%
HighGPU Limits CPU 44%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 44%
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 and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, 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 - Ryzen 7 9800X3D
cpu icon
39,966
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-6600K
RecommendedCore i5-10400
GPU - GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
gpu icon
29,958
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 1060
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2060 Super

Your CPU is 83% above and your GPU is 82% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+83%vsrecommended

GPU

+82%vsrecommended

CPU

+207%vsminimum

GPU

+198%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 Ryzen 7 9800X3D and GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER run Marvel Rivals well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER can run Marvel Rivals smoothly up to 4k achieving around 77 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 82% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 83% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1065.38 ($465.38 CPU + $600 GPU). Your GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 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. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 5090 D for around $1999 (Rank #374 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.

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

Your GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 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: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 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 Ryzen 7 9800X3D and GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Marvel Rivals FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER?

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.