DeadlockFPS onRyzen 7 7800X3D&GeForce 9800 GT

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
low20 FPS
medium16 FPS
high13 FPS
ultra10 FPS
1440P
low14 FPS
medium10 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra5 FPS
4K
low8 FPS
medium6 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra3 FPS

Performance Report

Deadlock

GeForce 9800 GT + Ryzen 7 7800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, frame rates range from 10 to 20 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 5 to 14 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 3 to 8 FPS.

⚠️Official Requirements

The GeForce 9800 GT is 89% below minimum GPU requirement for Deadlock. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 161% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-6700K).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The GeForce 9800 GT 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:

GeForce 9800 GT:$20
Official Launch Price: $160
Ryzen 7 7800X3D:$384
Official Launch Price: $449

Combo price: $404. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 10 FPS, equivalent to 0.02 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.050 fps/$0.040 fps/$0.032 fps/$0.025 fps/$
1440p0.035 fps/$0.025 fps/$0.017 fps/$0.012 fps/$
4k0.020 fps/$0.015 fps/$0.007 fps/$0.007 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 7800X3D|GeForce 9800 GT

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

📈Analysis

At 1440p high, the GeForce 9800 GT sets the ceiling at about 10 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 122 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 92% (FPS gap: 112 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your GeForce 9800 GT 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 90%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 90%
HighGPU Limits CPU 91%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 91%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 90%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 91%
HighGPU Limits CPU 92%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 91%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 89%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 89%
HighGPU Limits CPU 92%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 92%
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.

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 - GeForce 9800 GT
gpu icon
449
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 660
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060

Your hardware is below minimum requirements. GPU is the limiting factor (89% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.

CPU

+161%vsrecommended

GPU

-96%vsrecommended

CPU

+435%vsminimum

GPU

-89%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 GeForce 9800 GT run Deadlock well?

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce 9800 GT will struggle to run Deadlock at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 10 FPS which is classified as "struggling". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $404 ($384 CPU + $20 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 SLI (móvel) (Rank #2 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 GeForce 9800 GT 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 hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.

6How accurate are these Deadlock FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce 9800 GT?

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.