Deadlock FPS on Ryzen 7 7800X3D + Radeon RX 6950 XT

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
low211 FPS
medium198 FPS
high176 FPS
ultra154 FPS
1440P
low205 FPS
medium193 FPS
high172 FPS
ultra152 FPS
4K
low138 FPS
medium131 FPS
high107 FPS
ultra97 FPS

Performance Report

Deadlock

Radeon RX 6950 XT + Ryzen 7 7800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 154 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 152 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 97 FPS.

Official Requirements

The Radeon RX 6950 XT is 179% 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 Radeon RX 6950 XT sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p (low/high), all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (medium/ultra).

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

Radeon RX 6950 XT:$850
Official Launch Price: $1099
Ryzen 7 7800X3D:$378.13
Official Launch Price: $449

Combo price: $1228.13. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 154 FPS, equivalent to 0.13 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.172 fps/$0.161 fps/$0.143 fps/$0.125 fps/$
1440p0.167 fps/$0.157 fps/$0.140 fps/$0.124 fps/$
4k0.112 fps/$0.107 fps/$0.087 fps/$0.079 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 7800X3D|Radeon RX 6950 XT

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 low, the Radeon RX 6950 XT sets the ceiling at about 153 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 195 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 22% (FPS gap: 42 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your Radeon RX 6950 XT 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 13%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 13%
HighGPU Limits CPU 13%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 13%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 17%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 17%
HighGPU Limits CPU 17%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 17%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 22%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 22%
HighGPU Limits CPU 22%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 22%
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 RX 6950 XT
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28,076
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 660
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060

Your CPU is 161% above and your GPU is 179% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+161%vsrecommended

GPU

+179%vsrecommended

CPU

+435%vsminimum

GPU

+595%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 RX 6950 XT run Deadlock well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the Radeon RX 6950 XT can run Deadlock smoothly up to 4k achieving around 97 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 179% 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 $1228.13 ($378.13 CPU + $850 GPU). Your Radeon RX 6950 XT provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end card with a significantly better value rating. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 4090 for around $1599 (Rank #363 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.

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

Your Radeon RX 6950 XT is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Deadlock performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p low, 1080p high, 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 Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon RX 6950 XT 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 Radeon RX 6950 XT?

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.