Deadlock FPS on Ryzen 5 5600 + GeForce RTX 3060

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
low97 FPS
medium89 FPS
high76 FPS
ultra65 FPS
1440P
low80 FPS
medium74 FPS
high63 FPS
ultra58 FPS
4K
low33 FPS
medium30 FPS
high27 FPS
ultra25 FPS

Performance Report

Deadlock

GeForce RTX 3060 + Ryzen 5 5600
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 65 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 58 to 80 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 25 to 33 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 3060 is 69% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Deadlock. The Ryzen 5 5600 is 64% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-6700K).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p (low/high), all 1440p settings, 4k (low/medium/high), while the Ryzen 5 5600 still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (medium/ultra), 4k ultra.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 3060:$349.8
Official Launch Price: $329
Ryzen 5 5600:$115
Official Launch Price: $199

Combo price: $464.8. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 65 FPS, equivalent to 0.14 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.209 fps/$0.191 fps/$0.164 fps/$0.140 fps/$
1440p0.172 fps/$0.159 fps/$0.136 fps/$0.125 fps/$
4k0.071 fps/$0.065 fps/$0.058 fps/$0.054 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 5 5600|GeForce RTX 3060

This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages. Adjacent heavier settings are lightly stabilized to remove prediction jitter that would otherwise create impossible reversals.

📈Analysis

At 4k low, the GeForce RTX 3060 sets the ceiling at about 72 FPS, while the Ryzen 5 5600 has headroom up to 93 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 23% (FPS gap: 21 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your GeForce RTX 3060 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 5 5600 frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 11%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 11%
HighGPU Limits CPU 11%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 11%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 18%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 18%
HighGPU Limits CPU 18%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 18%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 23%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 23%
HighGPU Limits CPU 23%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 23%
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 and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, 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 - Ryzen 5 5600
cpu icon
21,550
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-2500K
RecommendedCore i7-6700K
GPU - GeForce RTX 3060
gpu icon
16,995
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 660
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060

Your CPU is 64% above and your GPU is 69% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+64%vsrecommended

GPU

+69%vsrecommended

CPU

+236%vsminimum

GPU

+321%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 Ryzen 5 5600 and GeForce RTX 3060 run Deadlock well?

Yes, the Ryzen 5 5600 paired with the GeForce RTX 3060 can run Deadlock smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 65 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 69% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 64% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $464.8 ($115 CPU + $349.8 GPU). Since the GPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger GPU will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti for around $599 (Rank #185 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.

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

For Deadlock, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 5 5600 still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high.

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 Ryzen 5 5600 and GeForce RTX 3060 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Deadlock FPS estimates for the Ryzen 5 5600 and GeForce RTX 3060?

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.