Valve's new MOBA/Shooter hybrid. It has higher requirements than Dota 2, with 16GB of RAM recommended for a smooth experience.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 168 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 162 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 82 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 279% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Deadlock. The Core i9-7960X is 113% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-6700K).
The Core i9-7960X sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p (medium/ultra), 1440p (medium/ultra), while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (low/high), 1440p (low/high), all 4k settings.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1834. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 168 FPS, equivalent to 0.09 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.152 fps/$ | 0.123 fps/$ | 0.107 fps/$ | 0.092 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.143 fps/$ | 0.122 fps/$ | 0.107 fps/$ | 0.088 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.080 fps/$ | 0.066 fps/$ | 0.059 fps/$ | 0.045 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p ultra, the Core i9-7960X sets the ceiling at about 162 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 177 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 8% (FPS gap: 15 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 4/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 8/12.
The Core i9-7960X and GeForce RTX 4090 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 7% | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 8% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 7% | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 8% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
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.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU77% - 95% <> GPU44% - 77% <> | CPU74% - 93% <> GPU44% - 77% <> | CPU46% - 89% <> GPU44% - 78% <> | CPU39% - 82% <> GPU43% - 77% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU64% - 81% <> GPU44% - 78% <> | CPU61% - 80% <> GPU44% - 79% <> | CPU34% - 78% <> GPU44% - 79% <> | CPU28% - 69% <> GPU45% - 79% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU58% - 62% <> GPU61% - 90% <> | CPU56% - 62% <> GPU61% - 91% <> | CPU29% - 62% <> GPU61% - 91% <> | CPU22% - 51% <> GPU62% - 91% <> |
The Core i9-7960X + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 22% and 95% and GPU utilization between 43% and 91%. Core i9-7960X reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 60% at 1080p to 76% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 75% to 50%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a CPU-heavy load profile. At 1080p (Full HD) Low, the Core i9-7960X reaches 86% average load (77-95%), while the GeForce RTX 4090 remains comparatively lower at 60% (44-77%). This points to heavier CPU-side frame preparation work, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 75% and GPU 60%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 62% and GPU 62%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 50% and GPU 76%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
4K (Ultra HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 60% (58-62%) and GPU 76% (61-90%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i9-7960X remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the CPU. The Core i9-7960X reaches 86% 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.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
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.
Your CPU is 113% above and your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Core i9-7960X paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Deadlock smoothly up to 4k achieving around 82 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 113% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1834 ($185 CPU (Rank #298 Value) + $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 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).
For Deadlock, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i9-7960X 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 medium, 1080p ultra, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra.
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.
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 i9-7960X and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
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.
