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 261 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 219 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 103 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 131% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Marvel Rivals. The Xeon 6521P is 196% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10400).
The Xeon 6521P determines the performance ceiling at all 4k settings, while the GPU has headroom. The system is well balanced at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $2899. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 261 FPS, equivalent to 0.09 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.165 fps/$ | 0.141 fps/$ | 0.107 fps/$ | 0.090 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.120 fps/$ | 0.106 fps/$ | 0.088 fps/$ | 0.076 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.062 fps/$ | 0.051 fps/$ | 0.046 fps/$ | 0.036 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 4k medium, the Xeon 6521P sets the ceiling at about 149 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 172 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 13% (FPS gap: 23 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 4/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 8/12.
The Xeon 6521P 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 | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 7% | CPU Limits GPU 13% | CPU Limits GPU 12% | CPU Limits GPU 11% |
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.
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 196% 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 Xeon 6521P paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Marvel Rivals smoothly up to 4k achieving around 103 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 196% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2899 ($1250 CPU (Rank #214 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your Xeon 6521P 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 EPYC 9355P is a great upgrade option for around $2998 (Rank #287 for value).
Your Xeon 6521P 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.
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 Xeon 6521P 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.
