Valve's new MOBA/Shooter hybrid. It has higher requirements than Dota 2, with 16GB of RAM recommended for a smooth experience.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 182 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 190 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 106 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 279% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Deadlock. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 204% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-6700K).
At lower resolutions (1080p (medium/high/ultra)), the Ryzen 7 9800X3D sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (4k (low/medium/high)), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p low, all 1440p settings, 4k ultra.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $2128. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 182 FPS, equivalent to 0.09 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.137 fps/$ | 0.112 fps/$ | 0.095 fps/$ | 0.086 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.137 fps/$ | 0.117 fps/$ | 0.100 fps/$ | 0.089 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.080 fps/$ | 0.068 fps/$ | 0.062 fps/$ | 0.050 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k low, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 153 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 171 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 11% (FPS gap: 18 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 3/12 cells, CPU limits 3/12, balanced 6/12.
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D and GeForce RTX 4090 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 8% | CPU Limits GPU 8% | CPU Limits GPU 10% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 11% | GPU Limits CPU 8% | GPU Limits CPU 11% | Balanced |
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.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU78% - 94% <> GPU40% - 69% <> | CPU76% - 88% <> GPU40% - 70% <> | CPU47% - 85% <> GPU40% - 70% <> | CPU40% - 80% <> GPU40% - 70% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU68% - 80% <> GPU46% - 78% <> | CPU67% - 80% <> GPU46% - 79% <> | CPU44% - 79% <> GPU46% - 79% <> | CPU37% - 72% <> GPU46% - 79% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU62% - 69% <> GPU61% - 90% <> | CPU61% - 69% <> GPU61% - 90% <> | CPU38% - 69% <> GPU61% - 90% <> | CPU30% - 59% <> GPU61% - 90% <> |
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 30% and 94% and GPU utilization between 40% and 90%. Ryzen 7 9800X3D reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 55% at 1080p to 76% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 74% to 57%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a CPU-heavy load profile. At 1080p (Full HD) Low, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D reaches 86% average load (78-94%), while the GeForce RTX 4090 remains comparatively lower at 54% (40-69%). This points to heavier CPU-side frame preparation work, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 74% and GPU 55%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 66% and GPU 62%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 57% and GPU 76%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
4K (Ultra HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 66% (62-69%) and GPU 76% (61-90%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 7 9800X3D remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the CPU. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D reaches 86% average load at 1080p (Full HD) Low while the GeForce RTX 4090 remains comparatively underutilized, so a faster processor would improve frame-time consistency and top-end FPS.
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.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
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.
Your CPU is 204% above and your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Deadlock smoothly up to 4k achieving around 106 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 204% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2128 ($479 CPU (Rank #234 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your GeForce RTX 4090 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.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 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: 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high. CPU fully utilized at: 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra.
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.
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 9800X3D and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
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.
