Marvel Rivals FPS on Ryzen 7 9800X3D + Radeon Pro SSG

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
low105 FPS
medium86 FPS
high74 FPS
ultra50 FPS
1440P
low68 FPS
medium54 FPS
high47 FPS
ultra34 FPS
4K
low36 FPS
medium27 FPS
high23 FPS
ultra17 FPS

Performance Report

Marvel Rivals

Radeon Pro SSG + Ryzen 7 9800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, frame rates range from 50 to 105 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 34 to 68 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 17 to 36 FPS.

Official Requirements

The Radeon Pro SSG is 33% below recommended, but 9% above minimum for Marvel Rivals. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 83% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10400).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Radeon Pro SSG 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:

Radeon Pro SSG:$1500
Official Launch Price: $6999
Ryzen 7 9800X3D:$465.38
Official Launch Price: $479

Combo price: $1965.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 50 FPS, equivalent to 0.03 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.053 fps/$0.044 fps/$0.038 fps/$0.025 fps/$
1440p0.035 fps/$0.027 fps/$0.024 fps/$0.017 fps/$
4k0.018 fps/$0.014 fps/$0.012 fps/$0.009 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 9800X3D|Radeon Pro SSG

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 ultra, the Radeon Pro SSG sets the ceiling at about 20 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 155 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 87% (FPS gap: 135 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your Radeon Pro SSG 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 81%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 81%
HighGPU Limits CPU 81%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 81%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 81%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 81%
HighGPU Limits CPU 81%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 82%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 84%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 85%
HighGPU Limits CPU 85%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 87%
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 - Radeon Pro SSG
gpu icon
10,972
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 1060
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2060 Super

Your CPU is 83% below recommended and your GPU is 33% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.

CPU

+83%vsrecommended

GPU

-33%vsrecommended

CPU

+207%vsminimum

GPU

+9%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 Radeon Pro SSG run Marvel Rivals well?

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon Pro SSG will struggle to run Marvel Rivals at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 50 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1965.38 ($465.38 CPU + $1500 GPU). Your Radeon Pro SSG is currently the main performance bottleneck and its market value ($1500) is actually higher than newer, faster alternatives. Trading it or upgrading could yield immediate profit and performance gains. For example, upgrading to the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) for around $900 (Rank #105 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance while costing less than your current GPU.

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

For Marvel Rivals, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Radeon Pro SSG 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.

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 setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.

6How accurate are these Marvel Rivals FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon Pro SSG?

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.