DeadlockFPS onCore i7-8665UE&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
low121 FPS
medium121 FPS
high121 FPS
ultra104 FPS
1440P
low121 FPS
medium119 FPS
high111 FPS
ultra83 FPS
4K
low82 FPS
medium64 FPS
high59 FPS
ultra43 FPS

Performance Report

Deadlock

GeForce RTX 4090 + Core i7-8665UE
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 104 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 83 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 43 to 82 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 279% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Deadlock. The Core i7-8665UE is 24% below minimum CPU requirement.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Core i7-8665UE sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
Core i7-8665UE:$409(updated 2/10/2026)
Official Launch Price: $409

Combo price: $2058. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 104 FPS, equivalent to 0.05 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.059 fps/$0.059 fps/$0.059 fps/$0.051 fps/$
1440p0.059 fps/$0.058 fps/$0.054 fps/$0.040 fps/$
4k0.040 fps/$0.031 fps/$0.029 fps/$0.021 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Core i7-8665UE|GeForce RTX 4090

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

📈Analysis

At 1080p low, the Core i7-8665UE sets the ceiling at about 121 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 286 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 58% (FPS gap: 165 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

CPU Limits GPU

Your Core i7-8665UE 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 58%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 51%
HighCPU Limits GPU 42%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 44%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 55%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 51%
HighCPU Limits GPU 46%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 53%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 42%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 48%
HighCPU Limits GPU 45%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 50%
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 - Core i7-8665UE
cpu icon
4,852
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-2500K
RecommendedCore i7-6700K
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
gpu icon
38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 660
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060

Your hardware is below minimum requirements. CPU is the limiting factor (24% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.

CPU

-63%vsrecommended

GPU

+279%vsrecommended

CPU

-24%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 i7-8665UE and GeForce RTX 4090 run Deadlock well?

Yes, the Core i7-8665UE paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Deadlock smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 83 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 63% below the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2058 ($409 CPU + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). 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 7845HX is a great upgrade option (Rank #1 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 Core i7-8665UE 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 hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.

6How accurate are these Deadlock FPS estimates for the Core i7-8665UE 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.