DeadlockFPS onEPYC 7763&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
low292 FPS
medium254 FPS
high218 FPS
ultra197 FPS
1440P
low257 FPS
medium236 FPS
high202 FPS
ultra179 FPS
4K
low140 FPS
medium119 FPS
high109 FPS
ultra89 FPS

Performance Report

Deadlock

GeForce RTX 4090 + EPYC 7763
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 197 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 179 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 89 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 279% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Deadlock. The EPYC 7763 is 542% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-6700K).

⚙️Bottleneck Analysis

The EPYC 7763 determines the performance ceiling at 4k medium, while the GPU has headroom. The system is well balanced at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, 4k (low/high/ultra).

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
EPYC 7763:$1513(updated 2/11/2026)
Official Launch Price: $7890

Combo price: $3162. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 197 FPS, equivalent to 0.06 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.092 fps/$0.080 fps/$0.069 fps/$0.062 fps/$
1440p0.081 fps/$0.075 fps/$0.064 fps/$0.057 fps/$
4k0.044 fps/$0.038 fps/$0.034 fps/$0.028 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

EPYC 7763|GeForce RTX 4090
📈Analysis

At 4k medium, the EPYC 7763 sets the ceiling at about 119 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 128 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 7% (FPS gap: 9 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 1/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 11/12. Confidence is low because both ceilings are very close in this cell.

Verdict

Well Balanced

The EPYC 7763 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
UltraBalanced
1440p (2K QHD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraBalanced
4K (Ultra HD)
LowBalanced
MediumCPU Limits GPU 7%
HighBalanced
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.

The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.

📊Predicted Hardware Utilization for EPYC 7763 and GeForce RTX 4090

1080p (Full HD)

Low
CPU78% - 94%
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GPU51% - 79%
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Medium
CPU75% - 93%
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GPU51% - 80%
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High
CPU50% - 88%
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GPU51% - 80%
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Ultra
CPU43% - 81%
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GPU50% - 79%
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1440p (2K QHD)

Low
CPU64% - 82%
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GPU53% - 79%
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Medium
CPU62% - 81%
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GPU53% - 79%
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High
CPU38% - 79%
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GPU53% - 79%
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Ultra
CPU32% - 70%
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GPU54% - 79%
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4K (Ultra HD)

Low
CPU63% - 63%
GPU70% - 93%
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Medium
CPU61% - 63%
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GPU70% - 93%
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High
CPU37% - 62%
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GPU70% - 93%
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Ultra
CPU30% - 50%
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GPU71% - 93%
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Performance Summary

The EPYC 7763 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 30% and 94% and GPU utilization between 50% and 93%. EPYC 7763 reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 65% at 1080p to 82% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 75% to 54%.

Bottleneck Analysis

This profile is CPU-bound. At 1080p (Full HD) Low, the EPYC 7763 reaches 86% average load (78-94%), while the GeForce RTX 4090 remains comparatively lower at 65% (51-79%), which points to CPU-side frame preparation limits.

Resolution Scaling

At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 75% and GPU 65%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 64% and GPU 66%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 54% and GPU 82%. 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 63% (63-63%) and GPU 82% (70-93%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while EPYC 7763 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.

Upgrade Insight

Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the EPYC 7763 and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.

Understanding Hardware Utilization & Bottlenecks: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. This is the key to identifying performance bottlenecks in any system.

  • The Ideal Scenario (GPU Bottleneck): You typically want to see High GPU Utilization (90%+) and moderate CPU usage. This indicates your system is successfully pushing out graphics as fast as it can, without being held back by the CPU.
  • CPU Bottleneck: If you see High CPU Utilization (85%+) paired with lower GPU utilization, the CPU is struggling to compute game logic and prepare frames fast enough. The GPU sits waiting, often resulting in stuttering, inconsistent frame times, and lower overall FPS.
  • Engine Limits or Capped FPS: 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.

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 7763
cpu icon
84,440
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 542% above and your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+542%vsrecommended

GPU

+279%vsrecommended

CPU

+1218%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 7763 and GeForce RTX 4090 run Deadlock well?

Yes, the EPYC 7763 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Deadlock smoothly up to 4k achieving around 89 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 542% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $3162 ($1513 CPU (Rank #479 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your EPYC 7763 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 processor with a significantly better value rating. For example, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX is a great upgrade option for around $7999 (Rank #378 for value).

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

Your EPYC 7763 is already an incredibly powerful processor. While it's technically the first component to hit its limit (which is completely normal in state-of-the-art builds), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Deadlock performance right now. CPU fully utilized at: 4k medium.

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 7763 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 7763 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.