Picking a graphics card for Marvel Rivals comes down to one thing: matching the card to how hard the game actually pushes at 1440p. Overspend and you pay for frames you will never see; underspend and you fight stutter. Here is the SA-specific call, with the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB as the anchor.
Quick Answer
For Marvel Rivals at 1440p, the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB (around R11,500 at Evetech) is the card worth buying. Marvel Rivals is a 6v6 hero shooter on Unreal Engine 5 that rewards high frame rates, so the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB delivers 80-100 fps at 1440p high — you would be wasting money stepping up to a flagship for this title alone.
Why the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the right card for Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals is a 6v6 hero shooter on Unreal Engine 5 that rewards high frame rates, so 1440p is where the GPU actually works for its money. The RTX 5060 Ti 16GB (around R11,500) delivers 80-100 fps at 1440p high. If you run an older RTX 3060-class card, expect to drop settings or lean on upscaling to hold a smooth line, which is the main reason a RTX 5060 Ti 16GB-tier upgrade is worth it for this title.
Build the rest of the PC around the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
Match the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB to a monitor that can show the frames. For 1440p a 144Hz panel is the natural pairing; a 60Hz screen caps the benefit of the extra headroom this card gives in Marvel Rivals. Feed it with a Ryzen 5 7600 or Core i5-class CPU and 16GB of DDR5-6000 so nothing upstream throttles the frame rate, and a 650W 80+ Bronze unit covers the power draw with margin.
Settings that buy free frames at 1440p
Two settings move the needle most in Marvel Rivals at 1440p. Drop shadows and volumetric/global illumination from Ultra to High first — the visual loss is tiny and you reclaim real frames. Leave texture quality high if you have 8GB of VRAM or more, which the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB provides. If you ever fall short of your target, NVIDIA DLSS at Quality mode adds frames with almost no image cost at 1440p.
FAQ
What FPS does the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB get in Marvel Rivals at 1440p?
It delivers 80-100 fps at 1440p high. Exact numbers depend on your CPU and settings, but at High presets the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB stays comfortably above the 60 fps line this question targets.
Is a more expensive GPU worth it for Marvel Rivals?
Not for this game alone. Marvel Rivals is a 6v6 hero shooter on Unreal Engine 5 that rewards high frame rates, so a RTX 5070 Ti or higher mostly idles. Spend the difference on a faster CPU, more storage or a better monitor.
How much is the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB at Evetech?
It sits around R11,500 depending on the brand and any current promotion. Stock and pricing on graphics cards move, so check the live Evetech listing before you commit.
Pro Tip
In Marvel Rivals, set DLSS to Quality and shadows to High before buying a bigger GPU — you may already be hitting your target with the card you own.
Building for Marvel Rivals at 1440p?
Compare RTX 5060 Ti 16GB-class graphics cards at Evetech and pair the one that fits your monitor and budget. Match it to a 144Hz panel to actually see the frames.