DeadlockFPS onCore Ultra 7 265T&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
low295 FPS
medium246 FPS
high209 FPS
ultra177 FPS
1440P
low296 FPS
medium256 FPS
high219 FPS
ultra181 FPS
4K
low164 FPS
medium134 FPS
high119 FPS
ultra91 FPS

Performance Report

Deadlock

GeForce RTX 4090 + Core Ultra 7 265T
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 177 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 181 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 91 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 279% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Deadlock. The Core Ultra 7 265T is 209% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-6700K).

AI Acceleration

Deadlock supports: AFMF. This game does not have native DLSS 3 or FSR 3 Frame Generation support. AFMF is AMD-exclusive and not compatible with GeForce RTX 4090.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4090 sets the FPS ceiling at 1440p (low/medium/high), 4k (low/medium/high), while the Core Ultra 7 265T still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at all 1080p settings, 1440p ultra, 4k ultra.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
Core Ultra 7 265T:$362(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $384

Combo price: $2011. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 177 FPS, equivalent to 0.09 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.147 fps/$0.122 fps/$0.104 fps/$0.088 fps/$
1440p0.147 fps/$0.127 fps/$0.109 fps/$0.090 fps/$
4k0.082 fps/$0.067 fps/$0.059 fps/$0.045 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Core Ultra 7 265T|GeForce RTX 4090

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

📈Analysis

At 4k low, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 139 FPS, while the Core Ultra 7 265T has headroom up to 164 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 15% (FPS gap: 25 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 6/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 6/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Core Ultra 7 265T frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraBalanced
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 11%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 7%
HighGPU Limits CPU 7%
UltraBalanced
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 15%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 10%
HighGPU Limits CPU 11%
UltraBalanced
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 Ultra 7 265T
cpu icon
40,681
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 CPU is 209% above and your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+209%vsrecommended

GPU

+279%vsrecommended

CPU

+535%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 Ultra 7 265T and GeForce RTX 4090 run Deadlock well?

Yes, the Core Ultra 7 265T paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Deadlock smoothly up to 4k achieving around 91 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 209% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2011 ($362 CPU (Rank #151 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your GeForce RTX 4090 provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end card with a significantly better value rating.

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

Your GeForce RTX 4090 is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Deadlock performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1440p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Deadlock?

Deadlock currently only supports AFMF (AMD Fluid Motion Frames) for frame generation, which is an AMD-exclusive technology. Because you are using an NVIDIA GPU, you cannot use Frame Generation for this specific game. However, the game does support FSR Upscaling, which you should enable to render at a lower resolution and use AI to significantly boost your FPS without losing visual quality.

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 Ultra 7 265T and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Deadlock FPS estimates for the Core Ultra 7 265T 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.