Deadlock FPS on Core i9-10900F + GeForce RTX 5090

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
low263 FPS
medium219 FPS
high192 FPS
ultra175 FPS
1440P
low247 FPS
medium209 FPS
high185 FPS
ultra169 FPS
4K
low163 FPS
medium138 FPS
high107 FPS
ultra99 FPS

Performance Report

Deadlock

GeForce RTX 5090 + Core i9-10900F
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 175 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 169 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 99 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 5090 is 286% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Deadlock. The Core i9-10900F is 51% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-6700K).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Core i9-10900F sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 5090 still has headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 5090:$2700
Official Launch Price: $1999
Core i9-10900F:$300
Official Launch Price: $464

Combo price: $3000. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 175 FPS, equivalent to 0.06 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.088 fps/$0.073 fps/$0.064 fps/$0.058 fps/$
1440p0.082 fps/$0.070 fps/$0.062 fps/$0.056 fps/$
4k0.054 fps/$0.046 fps/$0.036 fps/$0.033 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Core i9-10900F|GeForce RTX 5090

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 Core i9-10900F sets the ceiling at about 269 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 5090 could reach 393 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 32% (FPS gap: 124 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

CPU Limits GPU

Your Core i9-10900F is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 5090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 32%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 32%
HighCPU Limits GPU 32%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 32%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 31%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 31%
HighCPU Limits GPU 31%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 31%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 30%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 30%
HighCPU Limits GPU 30%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 30%
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 i9-10900F
cpu icon
19,800
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-2500K
RecommendedCore i7-6700K
GPU - GeForce RTX 5090
gpu icon
38,867
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 660
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060

Your CPU is 51% above and your GPU is 286% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+51%vsrecommended

GPU

+286%vsrecommended

CPU

+209%vsminimum

GPU

+862%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 i9-10900F and GeForce RTX 5090 run Deadlock well?

Yes, the Core i9-10900F paired with the GeForce RTX 5090 can run Deadlock smoothly up to 4k achieving around 99 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 286% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 51% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $3000 ($300 CPU + $2700 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 Core i9-10900F is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 5090 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 Core i9-10900F and GeForce RTX 5090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Deadlock FPS estimates for the Core i9-10900F and GeForce RTX 5090?

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.