Deadlock FPS on Ryzen 7 9800X3D + Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

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
low143 FPS
medium133 FPS
high110 FPS
ultra85 FPS
1440P
low119 FPS
medium110 FPS
high91 FPS
ultra78 FPS
4K
low64 FPS
medium58 FPS
high50 FPS
ultra43 FPS

Performance Report

Deadlock

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) + Ryzen 7 9800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 85 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 78 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 43 to 64 FPS.

Official Requirements

The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is 198% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Deadlock. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 204% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-6700K).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel):$300
Official Launch Price: $900
Ryzen 7 9800X3D:$465.38
Official Launch Price: $479

Combo price: $765.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 85 FPS, equivalent to 0.11 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.187 fps/$0.174 fps/$0.144 fps/$0.111 fps/$
1440p0.155 fps/$0.144 fps/$0.119 fps/$0.102 fps/$
4k0.084 fps/$0.076 fps/$0.065 fps/$0.056 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 9800X3D|Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

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 4k medium, the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) sets the ceiling at about 68 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 171 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 60% (FPS gap: 103 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 43%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 43%
HighGPU Limits CPU 45%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 48%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 49%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 49%
HighGPU Limits CPU 51%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 51%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 59%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 60%
HighGPU Limits CPU 60%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 60%
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 9800X3D
cpu icon
39,966
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-2500K
RecommendedCore i7-6700K
GPU - Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
gpu icon
29,964
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 660
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060

Your CPU is 204% above and your GPU is 198% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+204%vsrecommended

GPU

+198%vsrecommended

CPU

+524%vsminimum

GPU

+642%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 9800X3D and Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) run Deadlock well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) can run Deadlock smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 78 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 198% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 204% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $765.38 ($465.38 CPU + $300 GPU). Your Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) 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 #399 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.

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

Your Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) 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 low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 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 9800X3D and Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) 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 9800X3D and Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)?

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.