DeadlockFPS onRyzen 7 7800X3D&RTX 5000 Ada Generation

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
low303 FPS
medium249 FPS
high209 FPS
ultra187 FPS
1440P
low280 FPS
medium239 FPS
high200 FPS
ultra172 FPS
4K
low154 FPS
medium120 FPS
high106 FPS
ultra87 FPS

Performance Report

Deadlock

RTX 5000 Ada Generation + Ryzen 7 7800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 187 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 172 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 87 FPS.

Official Requirements

The RTX 5000 Ada Generation is 201% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Deadlock. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 161% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-6700K).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

At lower resolutions (1080p (low/medium/high)), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1440p (high/ultra), all 4k settings), the RTX 5000 Ada Generation becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p ultra, 1440p (low/medium).

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

RTX 5000 Ada Generation:$4095(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $4000
Ryzen 7 7800X3D:$384(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $449

Combo price: $4479. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 187 FPS, equivalent to 0.04 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.068 fps/$0.056 fps/$0.047 fps/$0.042 fps/$
1440p0.063 fps/$0.053 fps/$0.045 fps/$0.038 fps/$
4k0.034 fps/$0.027 fps/$0.024 fps/$0.019 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 7800X3D|RTX 5000 Ada Generation

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

📈Analysis

At 4k high, the RTX 5000 Ada Generation sets the ceiling at about 103 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 138 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 25% (FPS gap: 35 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 7/12 cells, CPU limits 3/12, balanced 2/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your RTX 5000 Ada Generation 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)
LowCPU Limits GPU 9%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 8%
HighCPU Limits GPU 8%
UltraBalanced
1440p (2K QHD)
LowBalanced
MediumGPU Limits CPU 6%
HighGPU Limits CPU 8%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 12%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 11%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 23%
HighGPU Limits CPU 25%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 25%
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.

📊Predicted Hardware Utilization for Ryzen 7 7800X3D and RTX 5000 Ada Generation

1080p (Full HD)

Low
CPU75% - 93%
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GPU63% - 77%
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Medium
CPU73% - 90%
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GPU78% - 78%
High
CPU41% - 84%
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GPU79% - 82%
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Ultra
CPU36% - 78%
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GPU76% - 81%
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1440p (2K QHD)

Low
CPU67% - 75%
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GPU74% - 95%
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Medium
CPU66% - 73%
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GPU88% - 96%
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High
CPU41% - 70%
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GPU89% - 100%
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Ultra
CPU36% - 62%
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GPU90% - 100%
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4K (Ultra HD)

Low
CPU58% - 67%
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GPU73% - 95%
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Medium
CPU56% - 67%
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GPU87% - 96%
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High
CPU31% - 67%
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GPU89% - 100%
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Ultra
CPU25% - 59%
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GPU90% - 100%
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Performance Summary

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + RTX 5000 Ada Generation pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 25% and 93% and GPU utilization between 63% and 100%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D stays in a controlled operating range, while RTX 5000 Ada Generation carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 77% at 1080p to 91% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 71% to 54%.

Load Interpretation

From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 1440p (2K QHD) Ultra, the RTX 5000 Ada Generation averages 95% usage (90-100%), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D stays at 49% (36-62%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.

Resolution Scaling

At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 71% and GPU 77%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 62% and GPU 91%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 54% and GPU 91%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.

Optimal Settings Recommendation

1440p (2K QHD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 71% (67-75%) and GPU 84% (74-95%), which keeps RTX 5000 Ada Generation well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 7 7800X3D remains stable for consistent frame delivery.

Upgrade Insight

Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and RTX 5000 Ada Generation remain reasonably matched for this title.

Understanding Hardware Utilization: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. They describe hardware load, but they do not directly tell you which component sets the FPS ceiling.

Important: a CPU or GPU can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. Two processors can both show 40% usage and still deliver very different frame rates, depending on per-core speed, cache, engine threading, driver overhead, and frame preparation efficiency.

  • High GPU Load: You typically want to see High GPU Utilization (90%+) and moderate CPU usage when visual settings are heavy. This indicates the graphics pipeline is under strong load, but the exact FPS limiter should still be confirmed by the FPS ceiling analysis.
  • High CPU Load: If you see High CPU Utilization (85%+) paired with lower GPU utilization, the processor is handling a disproportionate share of frame preparation and game logic. That can point to CPU-side pressure, but it should not be treated as a direct replacement for FPS ceiling analysis.
  • Low CPU and GPU Load: If both CPU and GPU utilization are relatively low, it means the hardware is waiting on something else. This could be a game engine limitation, poorly optimized code, or an artificial framerate cap like VSync holding performance back. It does not mean both parts are equally fast in FPS terms.

Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.

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
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34,293
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-2500K
RecommendedCore i7-6700K
GPU - RTX 5000 Ada Generation
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30,269
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 660
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060

Your CPU is 161% above and your GPU is 201% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+161%vsrecommended

GPU

+201%vsrecommended

CPU

+435%vsminimum

GPU

+649%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 RTX 5000 Ada Generation run Deadlock well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the RTX 5000 Ada Generation can run Deadlock smoothly up to 4k achieving around 87 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 201% 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 $4479 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $4095 GPU (Rank #74 Value)). Your RTX 5000 Ada Generation 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 RTX PRO 6000 for around $8565 (Rank #91 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.

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

Your RTX 5000 Ada Generation 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: 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p 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 7 7800X3D and RTX 5000 Ada Generation 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 RTX 5000 Ada Generation?

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.