Marvel Rivals FPS on Ryzen 7 9800X3D + Radeon R9 295X2

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
low67 FPS
medium54 FPS
high46 FPS
ultra30 FPS
1440P
low45 FPS
medium33 FPS
high29 FPS
ultra20 FPS
4K
low20 FPS
medium16 FPS
high14 FPS
ultra9 FPS

Performance Report

Marvel Rivals

Radeon R9 295X2 + Ryzen 7 9800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, frame rates range from 30 to 67 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 20 to 45 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 9 to 20 FPS.

⚠️Official Requirements

The Radeon R9 295X2 is 13% below minimum GPU requirement for Marvel Rivals. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 83% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10400).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Radeon R9 295X2 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 R9 295X2:$200
Official Launch Price: $1499
Ryzen 7 9800X3D:$465.38
Official Launch Price: $479

Combo price: $665.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 30 FPS, equivalent to 0.05 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.101 fps/$0.081 fps/$0.069 fps/$0.045 fps/$
1440p0.068 fps/$0.050 fps/$0.044 fps/$0.030 fps/$
4k0.030 fps/$0.024 fps/$0.021 fps/$0.014 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 9800X3D|Radeon R9 295X2

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 R9 295X2 sets the ceiling at about 11 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 155 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 93% (FPS gap: 144 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your Radeon R9 295X2 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 88%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 88%
HighGPU Limits CPU 88%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 89%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 88%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 88%
HighGPU Limits CPU 88%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 89%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 91%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 91%
HighGPU Limits CPU 91%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 93%
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 R9 295X2
gpu icon
8,734
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 1060
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2060 Super

Your hardware is below minimum requirements. GPU is the limiting factor (13% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.

CPU

+83%vsrecommended

GPU

-47%vsrecommended

CPU

+207%vsminimum

GPU

-13%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 R9 295X2 run Marvel Rivals well?

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon R9 295X2 will struggle to run Marvel Rivals at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 30 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 $665.38 ($465.38 CPU + $200 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 GeForce GTX 1080 for around $599 (Rank #86 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.

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 R9 295X2 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 hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.

6How accurate are these Marvel Rivals FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon R9 295X2?

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.