Marvel Rivals System Requirements: Can Your PC Run It?

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Marvel Rivals is a 6v6 hero shooter built on Unreal Engine 5, and Lumen lighting makes it more demanding than its cartoony look suggests. Here’s what you need to run it, what you need for smooth high-refresh play, and the optimizations that matter most.

Marvel Rivals System Requirements: Can Your PC Run It?

Minimum system requirements

  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 580
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 70 GB available space (SSD strongly recommended)

These specs target roughly 1080p at low settings with upscaling. Expect to lean on DLSS/FSR Quality to keep frames stable.

  • OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM (32 GB ideal)
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 70 GB available space (NVMe SSD)

This targets a solid 1080p–1440p experience at higher settings with upscaling.

For competitive high-FPS play (144+ FPS)

If you want a high-refresh competitive setup:

  • Processor: Intel Core i5-13600K / AMD Ryzen 7 7700X or better
  • Graphics: RTX 4070 / RX 7800 XT or better
  • Memory: 32 GB RAM with XMP/EXPO enabled
  • Storage: NVMe SSD
  • Lower Global Illumination and Reflections, keep Reflex on, and use DLSS/FSR Quality

UE5’s Lumen is CPU- and GPU-hungry, so a strong CPU matters more here than in older hero shooters.

Performance optimization tips

If you meet the specs but still see FPS drops or stutter:

  • Drop Global Illumination Quality to Low — it’s the biggest single FPS setting.
  • Enable DLSS / FSR Quality for a large boost with minimal clarity loss.
  • Install the game on an NVMe SSD to reduce traversal hitching.
  • Close background apps, overlays, and capture tools before launching.
  • Update GPU drivers and let shaders finish compiling after each patch.
  • Consider disabling VBS for extra CPU headroom.

Windows timer resolution and input delay

In a fast hero shooter, frame consistency and input latency decide duels. Download Tier1Timer to apply the optimal timer setting automatically, or read The Ultimate Guide to Timer Resolution for Gaming. Pair it with How to Minimize Input Delay for Competitive Gaming.

Storage recommendations

Marvel Rivals needs around 70 GB, but storage speed matters for UE5 streaming. An NVMe SSD noticeably reduces loading and traversal stutter versus SATA or a hard drive.

Even on minimum specs, Marvel Rivals is very playable with the right optimizations. Drop Lumen-based settings, enable Quality upscaling, run it off an SSD, and most PCs near the recommended tier will hold a smooth competitive frame rate.

Frequently asked questions

Can I run Marvel Rivals on minimum specs?

Yes. Minimum specs are Windows 10 64-bit, i5-6600K/Ryzen 5 1600X, 16GB RAM, GTX 1060/RX 580, and 70GB on SSD. Target ~1080p low settings with DLSS/FSR Quality upscaling for playable FPS.

What GPU is recommended for competitive 144+ FPS Marvel Rivals?

RTX 4070 or RX 7800 XT and better. UE5's Lumen is GPU-hungry, so the graphics card matters most. A strong CPU helps too, but the GPU is the primary limiter.

Do I need 32GB of RAM for Marvel Rivals?

32GB is ideal for high-refresh competitive play, especially with XMP/EXPO enabled. 16GB is fine at minimum/recommended specs, but expect stutters if you're paging to disk.

Why is storage speed important for Marvel Rivals?

Marvel Rivals is 70GB on UE5 which streams heavily. An NVMe SSD noticeably reduces loading times and traversal stutter. SATA or HDD causes serious hitching—use an NVMe.

What setting gives the biggest FPS boost in Marvel Rivals?

Global Illumination (Lumen) Quality is the largest single FPS impact. Lower it to Low. Then enable DLSS/FSR Quality for a large boost with minimal clarity loss.