DeadlockFPS onRyzen 7 7800X3D&GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

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
low207 FPS
medium180 FPS
high145 FPS
ultra137 FPS
1440P
low178 FPS
medium158 FPS
high127 FPS
ultra116 FPS
4K
low98 FPS
medium81 FPS
high67 FPS
ultra59 FPS

Performance Report

Deadlock

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti + Ryzen 7 7800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 137 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 116 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 59 to 98 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is 167% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Deadlock. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 161% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-6700K).

AI Acceleration

Deadlock supports: AFMF. This game does not have native DLSS 3 or FSR 3 Frame Generation support. AFMF is AMD-exclusive and not compatible with GeForce RTX 3080 Ti.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti:$550(updated 3/9/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1199
Ryzen 7 7800X3D:$384(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $449

Combo price: $934. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 137 FPS, equivalent to 0.15 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.222 fps/$0.193 fps/$0.155 fps/$0.147 fps/$
1440p0.191 fps/$0.169 fps/$0.136 fps/$0.124 fps/$
4k0.105 fps/$0.087 fps/$0.072 fps/$0.063 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 7800X3D|GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.

📈Analysis

At 4k high, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti sets the ceiling at about 66 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 138 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 52% (FPS gap: 72 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 19%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 18%
HighGPU Limits CPU 23%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 22%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 35%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 35%
HighGPU Limits CPU 41%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 39%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 41%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 47%
HighGPU Limits CPU 52%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 49%
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, 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 7800X3D
cpu icon
34,293
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-2500K
RecommendedCore i7-6700K
GPU - GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
gpu icon
26,861
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 660
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060

Your CPU is 161% above and your GPU is 167% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+161%vsrecommended

GPU

+167%vsrecommended

CPU

+435%vsminimum

GPU

+565%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 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti run Deadlock well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti can run Deadlock smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 116 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 167% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 161% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $934 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $550 GPU (Rank #72 Value)). Your GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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 #61 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.

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

Your GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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 high, 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p ultra, 1440p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Deadlock?

Deadlock currently only supports AFMF (AMD Fluid Motion Frames) for frame generation, which is an AMD-exclusive technology. Because you are using an NVIDIA GPU, you cannot use Frame Generation for this specific game. However, the game does support FSR Upscaling, which you should enable to render at a lower resolution and use AI to significantly boost your FPS without losing visual quality.

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 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?

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.