Marvel RivalsFPS onXeon W-2225&GeForce RTX 4090

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
low261 FPS
medium261 FPS
high250 FPS
ultra199 FPS
1440P
low261 FPS
medium236 FPS
high188 FPS
ultra163 FPS
4K
low138 FPS
medium121 FPS
high109 FPS
ultra87 FPS

Performance Report

Marvel Rivals

GeForce RTX 4090 + Xeon W-2225
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 199 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 163 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 87 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 131% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Marvel Rivals. The Xeon W-2225 is 20% below minimum CPU requirement.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Xeon W-2225 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
Xeon W-2225:$150(updated 2/11/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1166

Combo price: $1799. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 199 FPS, equivalent to 0.11 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.145 fps/$0.145 fps/$0.139 fps/$0.111 fps/$
1440p0.145 fps/$0.131 fps/$0.105 fps/$0.091 fps/$
4k0.077 fps/$0.067 fps/$0.061 fps/$0.048 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Xeon W-2225|GeForce RTX 4090

This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.

📈Analysis

At 1080p low, the Xeon W-2225 sets the ceiling at about 261 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 504 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 48% (FPS gap: 243 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

CPU Limits GPU

Your Xeon W-2225 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 48%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 41%
HighCPU Limits GPU 20%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 22%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 24%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 22%
HighCPU Limits GPU 23%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 22%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 27%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 28%
HighCPU Limits GPU 27%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 25%
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, not generic utilization heuristics.

📊Predicted Hardware Utilization for Xeon W-2225 and GeForce RTX 4090

1080p (Full HD)

Low
CPU84% - 96%
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GPU68% - 69%
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Medium
CPU85% - 92%
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GPU68% - 70%
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High
CPU85% - 92%
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GPU68% - 70%
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Ultra
CPU88% - 92%
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GPU67% - 69%
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1440p (2K QHD)

Low
CPU84% - 95%
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GPU68% - 70%
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Medium
CPU85% - 91%
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GPU68% - 71%
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High
CPU85% - 91%
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GPU68% - 71%
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Ultra
CPU85% - 90%
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GPU68% - 71%
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4K (Ultra HD)

Low
CPU81% - 95%
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GPU68% - 70%
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Medium
CPU81% - 91%
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GPU68% - 71%
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High
CPU81% - 91%
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GPU68% - 71%
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Ultra
CPU81% - 90%
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GPU68% - 71%
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Performance Summary

The Xeon W-2225 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 81% and 96% and GPU utilization between 67% and 71%. Xeon W-2225 reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 69% at 1080p to 70% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 89% to 87%.

Load Interpretation

From a utilization perspective, this is a CPU-heavy load profile. At 1080p (Full HD) Low, the Xeon W-2225 reaches 90% average load (84-96%), while the GeForce RTX 4090 remains comparatively lower at 68% (68-69%). This points to heavier CPU-side frame preparation work, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.

Resolution Scaling

At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 89% and GPU 69%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 89% and GPU 70%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 87% and GPU 70%. This shows that workload scaling is limited, which can indicate engine-side constraints.

Optimal Settings Recommendation

4K (Ultra HD) Medium is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 86% (81-91%) and GPU 70% (68-71%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Xeon W-2225 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.

Upgrade Insight

Upgrade priority should be the CPU. The Xeon W-2225 reaches 90% average load at 1080p (Full HD) Low while the GeForce RTX 4090 remains comparatively underutilized, so a faster processor would improve frame-time consistency and top-end FPS.

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.

  • High GPU Load: You typically want to see High GPU Utilization (90%+) and moderate CPU usage when visual settings are heavy. This indicates the graphics pipeline is under strong load, but the exact FPS limiter should still be confirmed by the FPS ceiling analysis.
  • High CPU Load: If you see High CPU Utilization (85%+) paired with lower GPU utilization, the processor is handling a disproportionate share of frame preparation and game logic. That can point to CPU-side pressure, but it should not be treated as a direct replacement for FPS ceiling analysis.
  • Low CPU and GPU Load: If both CPU and GPU utilization are relatively low, it means the hardware is waiting on something else. This could be a game engine limitation, poorly optimized code, or an artificial framerate cap like VSync holding performance back. It does not mean both parts are equally fast in FPS terms.

Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.

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 - Xeon W-2225
cpu icon
10,425
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-6600K
RecommendedCore i5-10400
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
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38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 1060
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2060 Super

Your hardware is below minimum requirements. CPU is the limiting factor (20% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.

CPU

-52%vsrecommended

GPU

+131%vsrecommended

CPU

-20%vsminimum

GPU

+279%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 Xeon W-2225 and GeForce RTX 4090 run Marvel Rivals well?

Yes, the Xeon W-2225 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Marvel Rivals smoothly up to 4k achieving around 87 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 52% below the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Marvel Rivals?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1799 ($150 CPU + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Xeon Platinum 8454H is a great upgrade option for around $6540 (Rank #1 for value).

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Marvel Rivals performance?

For Marvel Rivals, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Xeon W-2225 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 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 hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.

6How accurate are these Marvel Rivals FPS estimates for the Xeon W-2225 and GeForce RTX 4090?

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.