Marvel Rivals FPS on Ryzen 7 9800X3D + Radeon RX 6800S

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
low136 FPS
medium105 FPS
high89 FPS
ultra68 FPS
1440P
low94 FPS
medium70 FPS
high61 FPS
ultra46 FPS
4K
low54 FPS
medium39 FPS
high31 FPS
ultra26 FPS

Performance Report

Marvel Rivals

Radeon RX 6800S + Ryzen 7 9800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 68 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 46 to 94 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 26 to 54 FPS.

Official Requirements

The Radeon RX 6800S is 4% below recommended, but 57% above minimum for Marvel Rivals. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 83% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10400).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Radeon RX 6800S 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 RX 6800S:$800
Official Launch Price: $800
Ryzen 7 9800X3D:$465.38
Official Launch Price: $479

Combo price: $1265.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 68 FPS, equivalent to 0.05 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.107 fps/$0.083 fps/$0.070 fps/$0.054 fps/$
1440p0.074 fps/$0.055 fps/$0.048 fps/$0.036 fps/$
4k0.043 fps/$0.031 fps/$0.024 fps/$0.021 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 9800X3D|Radeon RX 6800S

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 RX 6800S sets the ceiling at about 30 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 155 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 81% (FPS gap: 125 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your Radeon RX 6800S 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 77%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 77%
HighGPU Limits CPU 77%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 77%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 77%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 77%
HighGPU Limits CPU 77%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 77%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 77%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 79%
HighGPU Limits CPU 80%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 81%
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 RX 6800S
gpu icon
15,841
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 1060
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2060 Super

Your CPU is 83% below recommended and your GPU is 4% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.

CPU

+83%vsrecommended

GPU

-4%vsrecommended

CPU

+207%vsminimum

GPU

+57%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 RX 6800S run Marvel Rivals well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the Radeon RX 6800S can run Marvel Rivals smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 68 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 4% below 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 $1265.38 ($465.38 CPU + $800 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 RTX 4090 Laptop GPU for around $1810 (Rank #597 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 RX 6800S 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 RX 6800S?

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.