Rocket League
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 760
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 6500 XT (~60 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~48 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Indie, Racing, Sports
- Release
- Jul 6, 2015
- Developer
- Psyonix LLC
- Publisher
- Psyonix LLC
Rocket League is a high-powered hybrid of arcade-style soccer and vehicular mayhem with easy-to-understand controls and fluid, physics-driven competition. Rocket League includes casual and competitive Online Matches, a fully-featured offline Season Mode, special “Mutators” that let you change the rules entirely, hockey and...
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What you need for Rocket League
Rocket League needs about a Radeon RX 6500 XT for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 9050 4GB at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6500 XT | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 9050 4GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Radeon RX 6700 XT | Core i3-9100F |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Arc A770 8GB | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Rocket League →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 52 | 37 | 22 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 73 | 51 | 31 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 110 | 77 | 46 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 120 | 84 | 50 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 130 | 91 | 55 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 136 | 95 | 57 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 151 | 106 | 64 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 154 | 108 | 65 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 180 | 126 | 76 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 227 | 159 | 95 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 253 | 177 | 106 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 261 | 183 | 110 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 300+ | 237 | 142 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 300+ | 247 | 148 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 236 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Rocket League system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 (64 bit) or Newer (64 bit) Windows OS | Windows 7 (64 bit) or Newer (64 bit) Windows OS |
| Processor | 2.5 GHz Dual core No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. | 3.0+ GHz Quad core No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 760, AMD Radeon R7 270X, or better | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, AMD Radeon RX 470, or better |
| Memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 20 GB | 20 GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Notes | — | Gamepad or Controller Recommended |
Source: Steam.
Rocket League on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Verified
Steam Deck · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
Steam Machine · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 48 ultra | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 40 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 46 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 41 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 41 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Keyboard & mouse
- DLC
- 0
- Steam achievements
- 88
- Metacritic
- 86
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 3
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerPvPOnline PvPShared/Split Screen PvPCo-opOnline Co-opShared/Split Screen Co-opShared/Split ScreenCross-Platform MultiplayerSteam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsSteam WorkshopGamepad RecommendedDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportSteam Input API SupportPartial Controller SupportSteam CloudStatsRemote Play on PhoneRemote Play on TabletRemote Play on TVRemote Play TogetherFamily Sharing
- Languages (12)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Dutch, Portuguese - Portugal, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Turkish, Polish
Latest news & patches
- Rocket League S24 Patch Notes v2.76Patch2026-09-22
- Rocket League Heads to the Streets in Season 242026-09-18
- Rocket League World Championship Bundle & LTE2026-09-02
- Rocket League Patch Notes v2.72Patch2026-08-04
- Hit the Pitch for the World Cup in Rocket League Season 23!Patch2026-08-04
- Rocket League Bracket Rivalry2026-03-20
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Rocket League run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets Rocket League's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~52 fps at 1080p high (range 42–63, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. For 60 fps at 1080p, use the medium preset. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Radeon RX 6500 XT (~60 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Rocket League run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates Rocket League Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~48 fps on the ultra preset (range 38–58, medium confidence, ±20%). 60 fps is reachable on the high preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Rocket League at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 9050 4GB or faster: ~66 fps (range 53–79, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 6500 XT is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs an Arc A770 8GB. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Rocket League by brand.
Can I run Rocket League on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~68 fps (range 54–81, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~71 fps at 1080p low. Rocket League on the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Rocket League need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 4 GB of RAM minimum and 8 GB recommended for Rocket League.
How much storage does Rocket League take?
Rocket League needs 20 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 7 (64 bit) or Newer (64 bit) Windows OS.