DeadlockFPS onEPYC 4464P&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
low296 FPS
medium242 FPS
high206 FPS
ultra182 FPS
1440P
low292 FPS
medium248 FPS
high213 FPS
ultra186 FPS
4K
low169 FPS
medium141 FPS
high127 FPS
ultra102 FPS

Performance Report

Deadlock

GeForce RTX 4090 + EPYC 4464P
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 182 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 186 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 102 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 279% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Deadlock. The EPYC 4464P is 259% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-6700K).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

At lower resolutions (1080p ultra), the EPYC 4464P sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1440p low, 4k (low/medium/high)), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (low/medium/high), 1440p (medium/high/ultra), 4k ultra.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
EPYC 4464P:$450(updated 2/11/2026)
Official Launch Price: $429

Combo price: $2099. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 182 FPS, equivalent to 0.09 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.141 fps/$0.115 fps/$0.098 fps/$0.087 fps/$
1440p0.139 fps/$0.118 fps/$0.101 fps/$0.089 fps/$
4k0.081 fps/$0.067 fps/$0.061 fps/$0.049 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

EPYC 4464P|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 149 FPS, while the EPYC 4464P has headroom up to 169 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 12% (FPS gap: 20 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 4/12 cells, CPU limits 1/12, balanced 7/12.

Verdict

Well Balanced

The EPYC 4464P 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.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraCPU Limits GPU 7%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 7%
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraBalanced
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 12%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 8%
HighGPU Limits CPU 9%
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.

📊Predicted Hardware Utilization for EPYC 4464P and GeForce RTX 4090

1080p (Full HD)

Low
CPU78% - 94%
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GPU43% - 72%
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Medium
CPU76% - 88%
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GPU42% - 73%
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High
CPU47% - 85%
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GPU42% - 73%
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Ultra
CPU40% - 80%
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GPU42% - 73%
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1440p (2K QHD)

Low
CPU69% - 80%
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GPU46% - 78%
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Medium
CPU68% - 80%
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GPU46% - 79%
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High
CPU45% - 79%
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GPU46% - 79%
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Ultra
CPU38% - 72%
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GPU46% - 79%
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4K (Ultra HD)

Low
CPU61% - 69%
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GPU61% - 90%
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Medium
CPU60% - 69%
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GPU61% - 90%
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High
CPU38% - 69%
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GPU61% - 90%
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Ultra
CPU29% - 58%
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GPU61% - 90%
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Performance Summary

The EPYC 4464P + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 29% and 94% and GPU utilization between 42% and 90%. EPYC 4464P reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 58% at 1080p to 76% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 74% to 57%.

Load Interpretation

From a utilization perspective, this is a CPU-heavy load profile. At 1080p (Full HD) Low, the EPYC 4464P reaches 86% average load (78-94%), while the GeForce RTX 4090 remains comparatively lower at 58% (43-72%). This points to heavier CPU-side frame preparation work, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.

Resolution Scaling

At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 74% and GPU 58%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 66% and GPU 62%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 57% and GPU 76%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.

Optimal Settings Recommendation

4K (Ultra HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 65% (61-69%) and GPU 76% (61-90%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while EPYC 4464P remains stable for consistent frame delivery.

Upgrade Insight

Upgrade priority should be the CPU. The EPYC 4464P 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.

  • High GPU Load: You typically want to see High GPU Utilization (90%+) and moderate CPU usage when visual settings are heavy. This indicates the graphics pipeline is under strong load, but the exact FPS limiter should still be confirmed by the FPS ceiling analysis.
  • High CPU Load: If you see High CPU Utilization (85%+) paired with lower GPU utilization, the processor is handling a disproportionate share of frame preparation and game logic. That can point to CPU-side pressure, but it should not be treated as a direct replacement for FPS ceiling analysis.
  • Low CPU and GPU Load: If both CPU and GPU utilization are relatively low, it means the hardware is waiting on something else. This could be a game engine limitation, poorly optimized code, or an artificial framerate cap like VSync holding performance back. It does not mean both parts are equally fast in FPS terms.

Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.

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 - EPYC 4464P
cpu icon
47,185
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-2500K
RecommendedCore i7-6700K
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
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38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 660
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060

Your CPU is 259% above and your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+259%vsrecommended

GPU

+279%vsrecommended

CPU

+636%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 EPYC 4464P and GeForce RTX 4090 run Deadlock well?

Yes, the EPYC 4464P paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Deadlock smoothly up to 4k achieving around 102 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 259% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2099 ($450 CPU (Rank #62 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 low, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high. CPU fully utilized at: 1080p 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 EPYC 4464P 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 EPYC 4464P 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.