DeadlockFPS onEPYC 9555P&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
low297 FPS
medium249 FPS
high213 FPS
ultra190 FPS
1440P
low275 FPS
medium243 FPS
high211 FPS
ultra186 FPS
4K
low158 FPS
medium134 FPS
high121 FPS
ultra96 FPS

Performance Report

Deadlock

GeForce RTX 4090 + EPYC 9555P
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 190 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 186 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 96 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 279% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Deadlock. The EPYC 9555P is 930% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-6700K).

⚙️Bottleneck Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4090 determines the performance ceiling at 4k low, executing at maximum capacity. The system is well balanced at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, 4k (medium/high/ultra).

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
EPYC 9555P:$6130(updated 2/11/2026)
Official Launch Price: $7983

Combo price: $7779. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 190 FPS, equivalent to 0.02 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.038 fps/$0.032 fps/$0.027 fps/$0.024 fps/$
1440p0.035 fps/$0.031 fps/$0.027 fps/$0.024 fps/$
4k0.020 fps/$0.017 fps/$0.016 fps/$0.012 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

EPYC 9555P|GeForce RTX 4090
📈Analysis

At 4k low, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 146 FPS, while the EPYC 9555P has headroom up to 158 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 8% (FPS gap: 12 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 2/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 10/12. Confidence is low because both ceilings are very close in this cell.

Verdict

Well Balanced

The EPYC 9555P 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)
LowGPU Limits CPU 8%
MediumBalanced
HighGPU Limits CPU 7%
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.

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 9555P
cpu icon
135,441
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 930% above and your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+930%vsrecommended

GPU

+279%vsrecommended

CPU

+2014%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 9555P and GeForce RTX 4090 run Deadlock well?

Yes, the EPYC 9555P paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Deadlock smoothly up to 4k achieving around 96 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 930% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $7779 ($6130 CPU (Rank #390 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: 4k low.

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 9555P 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 9555P 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.