Deadlock FPS on Ryzen 7 7800X3D + GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

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
low271 FPS
medium238 FPS
high213 FPS
ultra185 FPS
1440P
low269 FPS
medium237 FPS
high213 FPS
ultra185 FPS
4K
low184 FPS
medium167 FPS
high137 FPS
ultra124 FPS

Performance Report

Deadlock

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti + Ryzen 7 7800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 185 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 185 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 124 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is 192% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Deadlock. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 161% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-6700K).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, 4k (medium/high/ultra), while the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 4k low.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti:$1100
Official Launch Price: $1999
Ryzen 7 7800X3D:$378.13
Official Launch Price: $449

Combo price: $1478.13. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 185 FPS, equivalent to 0.13 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.183 fps/$0.161 fps/$0.144 fps/$0.125 fps/$
1440p0.182 fps/$0.160 fps/$0.144 fps/$0.125 fps/$
4k0.124 fps/$0.113 fps/$0.093 fps/$0.084 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 7800X3D|GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

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 1080p low, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D sets the ceiling at about 300 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti could reach 341 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 12% (FPS gap: 41 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

Well Balanced

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 3090 Ti stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 12%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 12%
HighCPU Limits GPU 12%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 12%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 8%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 8%
HighCPU Limits GPU 8%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 8%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 6%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 6%
HighCPU Limits GPU 6%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 6%
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 - GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
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29,395
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 660
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060

Your CPU is 161% above and your GPU is 192% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+161%vsrecommended

GPU

+192%vsrecommended

CPU

+435%vsminimum

GPU

+628%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 RTX 3090 Ti run Deadlock well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti can run Deadlock smoothly up to 4k achieving around 124 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 192% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 161% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1478.13 ($378.13 CPU + $1100 GPU). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #4 for value).

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

For Deadlock, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has extra headroom that a faster processor could take advantage of. This is especially noticeable at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 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 Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 3090 Ti both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Deadlock FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 3090 Ti?

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.