DeadlockFPS onRyzen 7 7800X3D&Radeon RX 5300

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
low55 FPS
medium46 FPS
high36 FPS
ultra28 FPS
1440P
low33 FPS
medium26 FPS
high20 FPS
ultra14 FPS
4K
low16 FPS
medium12 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra7 FPS

Performance Report

Deadlock

Radeon RX 5300 + Ryzen 7 7800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, frame rates range from 28 to 55 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 14 to 33 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 7 to 16 FPS.

Official Requirements

The Radeon RX 5300 is 24% below recommended, but 88% above minimum for Deadlock. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 161% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-6700K).

AI Acceleration

Deadlock supports: AFMF. The Radeon RX 5300 can use AFMF, providing up to 1.5x-2x frame rate boost.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Radeon RX 5300 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:

Radeon RX 5300:$50(updated 2/10/2026)
Official Launch Price: $129
Ryzen 7 7800X3D:$384(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $449

Combo price: $434. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 28 FPS, equivalent to 0.06 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.127 fps/$0.106 fps/$0.083 fps/$0.065 fps/$
1440p0.076 fps/$0.060 fps/$0.046 fps/$0.032 fps/$
4k0.037 fps/$0.028 fps/$0.021 fps/$0.016 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 7800X3D|Radeon RX 5300

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

📈Analysis

At 4k ultra, the Radeon RX 5300 sets the ceiling at about 7 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 112 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 94% (FPS gap: 105 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your Radeon RX 5300 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 79%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 80%
HighGPU Limits CPU 82%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 84%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 88%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 90%
HighGPU Limits CPU 91%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 93%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 90%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 92%
HighGPU Limits CPU 93%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 94%
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 - Radeon RX 5300
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7,606
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 660
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060

Your CPU is 161% below recommended and your GPU is 24% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.

CPU

+161%vsrecommended

GPU

-24%vsrecommended

CPU

+435%vsminimum

GPU

+88%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 Radeon RX 5300 run Deadlock well?

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon RX 5300 will struggle to run Deadlock at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 28 FPS which is classified as "struggling". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $434 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $50 GPU (Rank #34 Value)). Your build is already very cost-efficient, but if you want even more FPS, the next good option is upgrading the GPU. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 5060 for around $299 (Rank #2 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 Radeon RX 5300 is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-limited 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?

Yes! Deadlock supports AFMF, and your Radeon RX 5300 is compatible with AFMF. With Frame Generation enabled, you can expect a 1.5x-2x FPS multiplier on top of native framerates, significantly boosting perceived smoothness.

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 setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.

6How accurate are these Deadlock FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon RX 5300?

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.