Rocket League FPS on Ryzen 7 9800X3D + Radeon Pro W5700

Rocket League

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.

Rocket League - FPS Estimates by Resolution

Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors

1080P
low546 FPS
medium458 FPS
high399 FPS
ultra324 FPS
1440P
low443 FPS
medium369 FPS
high315 FPS
ultra243 FPS
4K
low248 FPS
medium207 FPS
high150 FPS
ultra137 FPS

Performance Report

Rocket League

Radeon Pro W5700 + Ryzen 7 9800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 324 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 243 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 137 FPS.

Official Requirements

The Radeon Pro W5700 is 202% 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).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Radeon Pro W5700 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 W5700:$300
Official Launch Price: $799
Ryzen 7 9800X3D:$465.38
Official Launch Price: $479

Combo price: $765.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 324 FPS, equivalent to 0.42 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.713 fps/$0.598 fps/$0.521 fps/$0.423 fps/$
1440p0.579 fps/$0.482 fps/$0.412 fps/$0.317 fps/$
4k0.324 fps/$0.270 fps/$0.196 fps/$0.179 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 9800X3D|Radeon Pro W5700

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 W5700 sets the ceiling at about 159 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 410 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 61% (FPS gap: 251 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your Radeon Pro W5700 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 24%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 32%
HighGPU Limits CPU 38%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 52%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 35%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 43%
HighGPU Limits CPU 47%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 59%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 48%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 52%
HighGPU Limits CPU 59%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 61%
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.

Rocket League 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
MinimumDual Core 2.4 GHz
RecommendedQuad Core 2.5 GHz
GPU - Radeon Pro W5700
gpu icon
14,380
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 260
RecommendedGeForce GTX 660

Your CPU is 1737% above and your GPU is 202% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+1737%vsrecommended

GPU

+202%vsrecommended

CPU

+1724%vsminimum

GPU

+1098%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 260
Memory: 2 GB
Disk Space: 20 GB
System: Windows 7 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 660
Memory: 4 GB
Disk Space: 20 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon Pro W5700 run Rocket League well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the Radeon Pro W5700 can run Rocket League smoothly up to 4k achieving around 137 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 202% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 1737% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Rocket League?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $765.38 ($465.38 CPU + $300 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 Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) for around $900 (Rank #105 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Rocket League performance?

For Rocket League, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Radeon Pro W5700 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 Rocket League?

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.

5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Rocket League?

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 Radeon Pro W5700 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Rocket League FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon Pro W5700?

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.