Deadlock FPS on Ryzen 7 9800X3D + Radeon Pro W5500

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
low113 FPS
medium104 FPS
high84 FPS
ultra64 FPS
1440P
low94 FPS
medium87 FPS
high69 FPS
ultra57 FPS
4K
low49 FPS
medium44 FPS
high37 FPS
ultra30 FPS

Performance Report

Deadlock

Radeon Pro W5500 + Ryzen 7 9800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 64 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 57 to 94 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 30 to 49 FPS.

Official Requirements

The Radeon Pro W5500 is 11% below recommended, but 121% above minimum for Deadlock. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 204% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-6700K).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Radeon Pro W5500 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:

Radeon Pro W5500:$300
Official Launch Price: $399
Ryzen 7 9800X3D:$465.38
Official Launch Price: $479

Combo price: $765.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 64 FPS, equivalent to 0.08 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.148 fps/$0.136 fps/$0.110 fps/$0.084 fps/$
1440p0.123 fps/$0.114 fps/$0.090 fps/$0.074 fps/$
4k0.064 fps/$0.057 fps/$0.048 fps/$0.039 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 9800X3D|Radeon Pro W5500

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 ultra, the Radeon Pro W5500 sets the ceiling at about 34 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 126 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 73% (FPS gap: 92 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your Radeon Pro W5500 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 57%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 57%
HighGPU Limits CPU 60%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 63%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 61%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 61%
HighGPU Limits CPU 65%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 66%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 71%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 71%
HighGPU Limits CPU 71%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 73%
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 - Radeon Pro W5500
gpu icon
8,913
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 660
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060

Your CPU is 204% below recommended and your GPU is 11% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.

CPU

+204%vsrecommended

GPU

-11%vsrecommended

CPU

+524%vsminimum

GPU

+121%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 Radeon Pro W5500 run Deadlock well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the Radeon Pro W5500 can run Deadlock smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 64 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 11% below 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). Since the GPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger GPU will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, upgrading to the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) for around $900 (Rank #105 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 Pro W5500 is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-limited 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 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 9800X3D and Radeon Pro W5500?

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.