Deadlock FPS on Ryzen 7 7700X + 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
low248 FPS
medium226 FPS
high185 FPS
ultra151 FPS
1440P
low212 FPS
medium196 FPS
high162 FPS
ultra136 FPS
4K
low139 FPS
medium125 FPS
high97 FPS
ultra85 FPS

Performance Report

Deadlock

GeForce RTX 4070 + Ryzen 7 7700X
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 151 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 136 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 85 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4070 is 167% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Deadlock. The Ryzen 7 7700X is 171% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-6700K).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Ryzen 7 7700X sets the FPS ceiling at 1440p medium, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4070 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at all 1080p settings, 1440p (low/high/ultra).

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4070:$550
Official Launch Price: $599
Ryzen 7 7700X:$249
Official Launch Price: $399

Combo price: $799. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 151 FPS, equivalent to 0.19 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.310 fps/$0.283 fps/$0.232 fps/$0.189 fps/$
1440p0.265 fps/$0.245 fps/$0.203 fps/$0.170 fps/$
4k0.174 fps/$0.156 fps/$0.121 fps/$0.106 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 7700X|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 1080p low, the GeForce RTX 4070 sets the ceiling at about 306 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7700X has headroom up to 324 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 6% (FPS gap: 18 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12. Confidence is low because both ceilings are very close in this cell.

Verdict

Well Balanced

The Ryzen 7 7700X 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 6%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 6%
HighGPU Limits CPU 6%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 6%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 6%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 6%
HighGPU Limits CPU 6%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 6%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 6%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 6%
HighGPU Limits CPU 6%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 6%
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 7700X
cpu icon
35,607
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-2500K
RecommendedCore i7-6700K
GPU - GeForce RTX 4070
gpu icon
26,919
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 660
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060

Your CPU is 171% above and your GPU is 167% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+171%vsrecommended

GPU

+167%vsrecommended

CPU

+456%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 7700X and GeForce RTX 4070 run Deadlock well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the GeForce RTX 4070 can run Deadlock smoothly up to 4k achieving around 85 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 167% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 171% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $799 ($249 CPU + $550 GPU). Your Ryzen 7 7700X 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 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #4 for value).

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

Your Ryzen 7 7700X 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: 1440p medium, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k 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 Ryzen 7 7700X 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 7700X 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.