Deadlock FPS on Core i5-12600K + GeForce RTX 3070

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
low208 FPS
medium195 FPS
high170 FPS
ultra148 FPS
1440P
low186 FPS
medium175 FPS
high154 FPS
ultra136 FPS
4K
low118 FPS
medium107 FPS
high84 FPS
ultra77 FPS

Performance Report

Deadlock

GeForce RTX 3070 + Core i5-12600K
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 148 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 136 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 77 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 3070 is 120% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Deadlock. The Core i5-12600K is 110% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-6700K).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

At lower resolutions (1440p ultra, 4k (high/ultra)), the Core i5-12600K sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1080p low, 1440p low, 4k low), the GeForce RTX 3070 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (medium/high/ultra), 1440p (medium/high), 4k medium.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 3070:$200
Official Launch Price: $499
Core i5-12600K:$185
Official Launch Price: $289

Combo price: $385. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 148 FPS, equivalent to 0.38 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.540 fps/$0.506 fps/$0.442 fps/$0.384 fps/$
1440p0.483 fps/$0.455 fps/$0.400 fps/$0.353 fps/$
4k0.306 fps/$0.278 fps/$0.218 fps/$0.200 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Core i5-12600K|GeForce RTX 3070

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 GeForce RTX 3070 sets the ceiling at about 261 FPS, while the Core i5-12600K has headroom up to 284 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 8% (FPS gap: 23 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

Well Balanced

The Core i5-12600K and GeForce RTX 3070 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)
LowGPU Limits CPU 8%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 8%
HighGPU Limits CPU 8%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 8%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 8%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 8%
HighGPU Limits CPU 8%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 8%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 8%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 8%
HighGPU Limits CPU 8%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 8%
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 - Core i5-12600K
cpu icon
27,586
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-2500K
RecommendedCore i7-6700K
GPU - GeForce RTX 3070
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22,172
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 660
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060

Your CPU is 110% above and your GPU is 120% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+110%vsrecommended

GPU

+120%vsrecommended

CPU

+331%vsminimum

GPU

+449%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 i5-12600K and GeForce RTX 3070 run Deadlock well?

Yes, the Core i5-12600K paired with the GeForce RTX 3070 can run Deadlock smoothly up to 4k achieving around 77 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 120% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 110% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $385 ($185 CPU + $200 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 RTX 4070 Ti for around $799 (Rank #248 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 RTX 3070 is the limiting factor here, while the Core i5-12600K still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1440p low, 4k low. CPU-limited at: 1440p ultra, 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 Core i5-12600K and GeForce RTX 3070 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Deadlock FPS estimates for the Core i5-12600K and GeForce RTX 3070?

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.