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.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, frame rates range from 49 to 107 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 40 to 93 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 18 to 45 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 700% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 660) for Rocket League. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX is 3725% above the recommended CPU (Quad Core 2.5 GHz).
The GeForce RTX 4090 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX still has additional frame-generation headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $5135. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 49 FPS, equivalent to 0.01 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.021 fps/$ | 0.017 fps/$ | 0.011 fps/$ | 0.010 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.018 fps/$ | 0.015 fps/$ | 0.009 fps/$ | 0.008 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.009 fps/$ | 0.007 fps/$ | 0.004 fps/$ | 0.004 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 GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 22 FPS, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX has headroom up to 204 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 89% (FPS gap: 182 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 73% | GPU Limits CPU 68% | GPU Limits CPU 77% | GPU Limits CPU 82% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 75% | GPU Limits CPU 71% | GPU Limits CPU 80% | GPU Limits CPU 83% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 87% | GPU Limits CPU 84% | GPU Limits CPU 88% | GPU Limits CPU 89% |
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.
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 3725% above and your GPU is 700% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX and GeForce RTX 4090 will struggle to run Rocket League at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 49 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $5135 ($3486 CPU + $1649 GPU). Your GeForce RTX 4090 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 card with a significantly better value rating.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Rocket League performance right now. GPU fully utilized 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.
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.
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 Threadripper PRO 3995WX and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
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.
