DeadlockFPS onCore i3-10100T&GeForce RTX 4090

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
low173 FPS
medium137 FPS
high130 FPS
ultra104 FPS
1440P
low140 FPS
medium115 FPS
high109 FPS
ultra88 FPS
4K
low84 FPS
medium63 FPS
high58 FPS
ultra47 FPS

Performance Report

Deadlock

GeForce RTX 4090 + Core i3-10100T
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 104 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 88 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 47 to 84 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 279% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Deadlock. The Core i3-10100T is 44% below recommended, but 14% above minimum.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Core i3-10100T sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.

Performance Limiter Analysis

Core i3-10100T|GeForce RTX 4090

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

📈Analysis

At 1440p ultra, the Core i3-10100T sets the ceiling at about 85 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 184 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 54% (FPS gap: 99 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

CPU Limits GPU

Your Core i3-10100T is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 40%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 44%
HighCPU Limits GPU 38%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 46%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 48%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 53%
HighCPU Limits GPU 48%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 54%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 43%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 51%
HighCPU Limits GPU 49%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 52%
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.

📊Predicted Hardware Utilization for Core i3-10100T and GeForce RTX 4090

1080p (Full HD)

Low
CPU77% - 98%
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GPU43% - 73%
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Medium
CPU76% - 98%
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GPU43% - 74%
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High
CPU43% - 84%
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GPU43% - 75%
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Ultra
CPU43% - 85%
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GPU43% - 74%
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1440p (2K QHD)

Low
CPU62% - 85%
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GPU47% - 80%
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Medium
CPU61% - 83%
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GPU47% - 81%
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High
CPU32% - 71%
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GPU47% - 81%
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Ultra
CPU32% - 71%
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GPU48% - 81%
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4K (Ultra HD)

Low
CPU60% - 67%
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GPU61% - 89%
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Medium
CPU59% - 67%
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GPU61% - 90%
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High
CPU30% - 58%
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GPU61% - 90%
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Ultra
CPU30% - 58%
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GPU62% - 90%
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Performance Summary

The Core i3-10100T + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 30% and 98% and GPU utilization between 43% and 90%. Core i3-10100T reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 58% at 1080p to 76% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 76% to 54%.

Load Interpretation

From a utilization perspective, this is a CPU-heavy load profile. At 1080p (Full HD) Low, the Core i3-10100T reaches 88% average load (77-98%), while the GeForce RTX 4090 remains comparatively lower at 58% (43-73%). This points to heavier CPU-side frame preparation work, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.

Resolution Scaling

At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 76% and GPU 58%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 63% and GPU 64%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 54% and GPU 76%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.

Optimal Settings Recommendation

4K (Ultra HD) Medium is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 63% (59-67%) and GPU 76% (61-90%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i3-10100T remains stable for consistent frame delivery.

Upgrade Insight

Upgrade priority should be the CPU. The Core i3-10100T reaches 88% average load at 1080p (Full HD) Low while the GeForce RTX 4090 remains comparatively underutilized, so a faster processor would improve frame-time consistency and top-end FPS.

Understanding Hardware Utilization: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. They describe hardware load, but they do not directly tell you which component sets the FPS ceiling.

Important: a CPU or GPU can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. Two processors can both show 40% usage and still deliver very different frame rates, depending on per-core speed, cache, engine threading, driver overhead, and frame preparation efficiency.

  • High GPU Load: You typically want to see High GPU Utilization (90%+) and moderate CPU usage when visual settings are heavy. This indicates the graphics pipeline is under strong load, but the exact FPS limiter should still be confirmed by the FPS ceiling analysis.
  • High CPU Load: If you see High CPU Utilization (85%+) paired with lower GPU utilization, the processor is handling a disproportionate share of frame preparation and game logic. That can point to CPU-side pressure, but it should not be treated as a direct replacement for FPS ceiling analysis.
  • Low CPU and GPU Load: If both CPU and GPU utilization are relatively low, it means the hardware is waiting on something else. This could be a game engine limitation, poorly optimized code, or an artificial framerate cap like VSync holding performance back. It does not mean both parts are equally fast in FPS terms.

Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.

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 - Core i3-10100T
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7,305
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-2500K
RecommendedCore i7-6700K
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
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38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 660
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060

Your CPU is 44% below recommended and your GPU is 279% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.

CPU

-44%vsrecommended

GPU

+279%vsrecommended

CPU

+14%vsminimum

GPU

+843%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 Core i3-10100T and GeForce RTX 4090 run Deadlock well?

Yes, the Core i3-10100T paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Deadlock smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 88 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 44% below the recommended requirements.

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

Price data is not currently available for this combination. In general, look for setups where the CPU and GPU are balanced — this ensures you're not overspending on one component that the other can't keep up with.

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

For Deadlock, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i3-10100T is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 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 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 Core i3-10100T and GeForce RTX 4090?

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.