Deadlock FPS on Ryzen 7 7800X3D + Radeon R9 290X / 390X

Deadlock

Valve's new MOBA/Shooter hybrid. It has higher requirements than Dota 2, with 16GB of RAM recommended for a smooth experience.

Deadlock - FPS Estimates by Resolution

Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors

1080P
low73 FPS
medium63 FPS
high46 FPS
ultra38 FPS
1440P
low60 FPS
medium54 FPS
high40 FPS
ultra34 FPS
4K
low29 FPS
medium26 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra18 FPS

Performance Report

Deadlock

Radeon R9 290X / 390X + Ryzen 7 7800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, frame rates range from 38 to 73 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 34 to 60 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 18 to 29 FPS.

Official Requirements

The Radeon R9 290X / 390X is 17% below recommended, but 107% above minimum for Deadlock. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 161% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-6700K).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Radeon R9 290X / 390X sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

Radeon R9 290X / 390X:$60
Official Launch Price: $549
Ryzen 7 7800X3D:$378.13
Official Launch Price: $449

Combo price: $438.13. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 38 FPS, equivalent to 0.09 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.167 fps/$0.144 fps/$0.105 fps/$0.087 fps/$
1440p0.137 fps/$0.123 fps/$0.091 fps/$0.078 fps/$
4k0.066 fps/$0.059 fps/$0.050 fps/$0.041 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 7800X3D|Radeon R9 290X / 390X

This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages. Adjacent heavier settings are lightly stabilized to remove prediction jitter that would otherwise create impossible reversals.

📈Analysis

At 4k medium, the Radeon R9 290X / 390X sets the ceiling at about 34 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 176 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 81% (FPS gap: 142 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your Radeon R9 290X / 390X is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 64%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 64%
HighGPU Limits CPU 71%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 72%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 71%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 71%
HighGPU Limits CPU 75%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 75%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 80%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 81%
HighGPU Limits CPU 81%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 81%
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 and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, not generic utilization heuristics.

Deadlock 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 - Ryzen 7 7800X3D
cpu icon
34,293
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-2500K
RecommendedCore i7-6700K
GPU - Radeon R9 290X / 390X
gpu icon
8,380
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 660
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060

Your CPU is 161% below recommended and your GPU is 17% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.

CPU

+161%vsrecommended

GPU

-17%vsrecommended

CPU

+435%vsminimum

GPU

+107%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 660
Processor: Core i5-2500K
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 20 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 1060
Processor: Core i7-6700K
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 20 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon R9 290X / 390X run Deadlock well?

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon R9 290X / 390X will struggle to run Deadlock at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 38 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $438.13 ($378.13 CPU + $60 GPU). Since the GPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger GPU will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, upgrading to the GeForce GTX 1080 for around $599 (Rank #86 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Deadlock performance?

For Deadlock, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Radeon R9 290X / 390X is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-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 Deadlock?

Deadlock 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 Deadlock?

Deadlock requires at minimum a Core i5-2500K (CPU) and GeForce GTX 660 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 20 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7-6700K and GeForce GTX 1060 with 16 GB RAM. Your setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.

6How accurate are these Deadlock FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon R9 290X / 390X?

These Deadlock 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.