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 43 to 86 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 32 to 65 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 19 to 43 FPS.
The Quadro M520 is 60% below recommended, but 59% above minimum for Rocket League. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 1737% above the recommended CPU (Quad Core 2.5 GHz).
The Quadro M520 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.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $515.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 43 FPS, equivalent to 0.08 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.167 fps/$ | 0.134 fps/$ | 0.111 fps/$ | 0.083 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.126 fps/$ | 0.101 fps/$ | 0.083 fps/$ | 0.062 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.083 fps/$ | 0.064 fps/$ | 0.043 fps/$ | 0.037 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 1440p ultra, the Quadro M520 sets the ceiling at about 32 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 595 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 95% (FPS gap: 563 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Quadro M520 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) | GPU Limits CPU 90% | GPU Limits CPU 91% | GPU Limits CPU 92% | GPU Limits CPU 94% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 91% | GPU Limits CPU 92% | GPU Limits CPU 93% | GPU Limits CPU 95% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 93% | GPU Limits CPU 94% | GPU Limits CPU 95% | GPU Limits CPU 95% |
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% below recommended and your GPU is 60% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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The Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Quadro M520 will struggle to run Rocket League at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 43 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $515.38 ($465.38 CPU + $50 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 Pro Vega 56 for around $399 (Rank #97 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Rocket League, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Quadro M520 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 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 setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth 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.
