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 277 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 210 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 Threadripper 9960X is 325% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10400).
At lower resolutions (all 4k settings), the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1080p (medium/high)), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (low/ultra), all 1440p settings.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $3068. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 277 FPS, equivalent to 0.09 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.174 fps/$ | 0.157 fps/$ | 0.116 fps/$ | 0.090 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.110 fps/$ | 0.102 fps/$ | 0.084 fps/$ | 0.068 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.055 fps/$ | 0.046 fps/$ | 0.043 fps/$ | 0.032 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 medium, the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X sets the ceiling at about 142 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 169 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 16% (FPS gap: 27 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 4/12 cells, GPU limits 2/12, balanced 6/12.
Your Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 6% | GPU Limits CPU 9% | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 11% | CPU Limits GPU 16% | 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) | CPU41% - 61% <> GPU87% - 94% <> | CPU41% - 61% <> GPU87% - 94% <> | CPU41% - 61% <> GPU87% - 94% <> | CPU45% - 62% <> GPU86% - 93% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU37% - 60% <> GPU97% - 100% <> | CPU37% - 60% <> GPU97% - 100% <> | CPU37% - 60% <> GPU97% - 100% <> | CPU37% - 60% <> GPU97% - 100% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU21% - 46% <> GPU97% - 100% <> | CPU21% - 46% <> GPU97% - 100% <> | CPU21% - 46% <> GPU97% - 100% <> | CPU21% - 46% <> GPU97% - 100% <> |
The Ryzen Threadripper 9960X + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 21% and 62% and GPU utilization between 86% and 100%. Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 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 90% at 1080p to 98% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 52% to 34%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 1440p (2K QHD) Low, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 98% usage (97-100%), while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X stays at 48% (37-60%). 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 52% and GPU 90%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 48% and GPU 98%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 34% and GPU 98%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 51% (41-61%) and GPU 90% (87-94%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen Threadripper 9960X remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 98% average load at 1440p (2K QHD) Low while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 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 325% above and your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 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 325% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $3068 ($1419 CPU (Rank #297 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your Ryzen Threadripper 9960X provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end processor with a significantly better value rating. For example, the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a great upgrade option for around $4999 (Rank #383 for value).
Your Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is already an incredibly powerful processor. While it's technically the first component to hit its limit (which is completely normal in state-of-the-art builds), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Marvel Rivals performance right now. CPU fully utilized at: 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p medium, 1080p high.
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 Threadripper 9960X 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.
