Deadlock FPS on Ryzen 7 5800X3D + GeForce RTX 4070

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
low244 FPS
medium233 FPS
high205 FPS
ultra178 FPS
1440P
low239 FPS
medium231 FPS
high203 FPS
ultra176 FPS
4K
low162 FPS
medium155 FPS
high130 FPS
ultra119 FPS

Performance Report

Deadlock

GeForce RTX 4070 + Ryzen 7 5800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 178 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 176 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 119 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4070 is 167% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Deadlock. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is 115% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-6700K).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p (low/high/ultra), all 1440p settings, 4k low, while the Ryzen 7 5800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p medium, 4k (medium/high/ultra).

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4070:$550
Official Launch Price: $599
Ryzen 7 5800X3D:$849.99
Official Launch Price: $449

Combo price: $1399.99. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 178 FPS, equivalent to 0.13 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.174 fps/$0.166 fps/$0.146 fps/$0.127 fps/$
1440p0.171 fps/$0.165 fps/$0.145 fps/$0.126 fps/$
4k0.116 fps/$0.111 fps/$0.093 fps/$0.085 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 5800X3D|GeForce RTX 4070

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 1440p low, the GeForce RTX 4070 sets the ceiling at about 254 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 5800X3D has headroom up to 295 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 14% (FPS gap: 41 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

Well Balanced

The Ryzen 7 5800X3D and GeForce RTX 4070 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)
LowGPU Limits CPU 8%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 8%
HighGPU Limits CPU 8%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 9%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 14%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 14%
HighGPU Limits CPU 14%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 14%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 14%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 14%
HighGPU Limits CPU 14%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 14%
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 7 5800X3D
cpu icon
28,298
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-2500K
RecommendedCore i7-6700K
GPU - GeForce RTX 4070
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26,919
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 660
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060

Your CPU is 115% above and your GPU is 167% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+115%vsrecommended

GPU

+167%vsrecommended

CPU

+342%vsminimum

GPU

+566%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 7 5800X3D and GeForce RTX 4070 run Deadlock well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the GeForce RTX 4070 can run Deadlock smoothly up to 4k achieving around 119 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 167% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 115% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1399.99 ($849.99 CPU + $550 GPU). Your GeForce RTX 4070 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. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 4080 for around $1199 (Rank #290 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.

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

Your GeForce RTX 4070 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: 1080p low, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 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 Ryzen 7 5800X3D and GeForce RTX 4070 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Deadlock FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 5800X3D and GeForce RTX 4070?

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.