A competitor to Overwatch featuring environmental destruction, which makes it CPU heavy. DX12 and 12GB of RAM are the minimum requirements.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 262 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 209 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 98 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 131% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Marvel Rivals. The Ryzen 9 3900 is 40% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10400).
The Ryzen 9 3900 sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p medium, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (low/high/ultra), all 1440p settings.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1799. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 262 FPS, equivalent to 0.15 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.268 fps/$ | 0.232 fps/$ | 0.175 fps/$ | 0.146 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.191 fps/$ | 0.170 fps/$ | 0.142 fps/$ | 0.116 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.094 fps/$ | 0.081 fps/$ | 0.074 fps/$ | 0.054 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k ultra, the Ryzen 9 3900 sets the ceiling at about 98 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 116 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 16% (FPS gap: 18 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 5/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 7/12.
The Ryzen 9 3900 and GeForce RTX 4090 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 7% | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 11% | CPU Limits GPU 14% | CPU Limits GPU 10% | CPU Limits GPU 16% |
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, not generic utilization heuristics.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU40% - 60% <> GPU90% - 100% <> | CPU40% - 60% <> GPU90% - 100% <> | CPU40% - 60% <> GPU90% - 100% <> | CPU44% - 60% <> GPU90% - 99% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU39% - 59% <> GPU93% - 100% <> | CPU39% - 59% <> GPU93% - 100% <> | CPU39% - 59% <> GPU93% - 100% <> | CPU39% - 59% <> GPU93% - 100% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU24% - 46% <> GPU92% - 100% <> | CPU24% - 46% <> GPU93% - 100% <> | CPU24% - 46% <> GPU93% - 100% <> | CPU24% - 46% <> GPU93% - 100% <> |
The Ryzen 9 3900 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 24% and 60% and GPU utilization between 90% and 100%. Ryzen 9 3900 keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 95% at 1080p to 96% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 51% to 35%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 1440p (2K QHD) Low, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 96% usage (93-100%), while the Ryzen 9 3900 stays at 49% (39-59%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 51% and GPU 95%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 49% and GPU 96%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 35% and GPU 96%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 52% (44-60%) and GPU 94% (90-99%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 9 3900 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 96% average load at 1440p (2K QHD) Low while the Ryzen 9 3900 still has headroom, so a faster graphics card would deliver the largest uplift.
Understanding Hardware Utilization: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. They describe hardware load, but they do not directly tell you which component sets the FPS ceiling.
Important: a CPU or GPU can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. Two processors can both show 40% usage and still deliver very different frame rates, depending on per-core speed, cache, engine threading, driver overhead, and frame preparation efficiency.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
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 40% above and your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the Ryzen 9 3900 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Marvel Rivals smoothly up to 4k achieving around 98 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 40% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1799 ($150 CPU (Rank #18 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your build is already very cost-efficient, but if you want even more FPS, the next good option is upgrading the CPU. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).
For Marvel Rivals, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Ryzen 9 3900 is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 has extra headroom that a faster processor could take advantage of. This is especially noticeable at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. CPU-limited at: 1080p medium, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
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.
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 Ryzen 9 3900 and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
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.
