Deadlock FPS on Ryzen 7 9800X3D + Radeon PRO W7600

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
low127 FPS
medium118 FPS
high96 FPS
ultra74 FPS
1440P
low105 FPS
medium97 FPS
high79 FPS
ultra67 FPS
4K
low56 FPS
medium50 FPS
high42 FPS
ultra35 FPS

Performance Report

Deadlock

Radeon PRO W7600 + Ryzen 7 9800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 74 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 67 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 35 to 56 FPS.

Official Requirements

The Radeon PRO W7600 is 63% 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 Radeon PRO W7600 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 W7600:$599
Official Launch Price: $599
Ryzen 7 9800X3D:$465.38
Official Launch Price: $479

Combo price: $1064.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 74 FPS, equivalent to 0.07 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.119 fps/$0.111 fps/$0.090 fps/$0.070 fps/$
1440p0.099 fps/$0.091 fps/$0.074 fps/$0.063 fps/$
4k0.053 fps/$0.047 fps/$0.039 fps/$0.033 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 9800X3D|Radeon PRO W7600

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 Radeon PRO W7600 sets the ceiling at about 56 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 171 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 67% (FPS gap: 115 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your Radeon PRO W7600 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 52%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 52%
HighGPU Limits CPU 54%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 57%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 56%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 56%
HighGPU Limits CPU 59%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 59%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 66%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 67%
HighGPU Limits CPU 67%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 67%
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 W7600
gpu icon
16,443
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 660
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060

Your CPU is 204% above and your GPU is 63% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+204%vsrecommended

GPU

+63%vsrecommended

CPU

+524%vsminimum

GPU

+307%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 W7600 run Deadlock well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the Radeon PRO W7600 can run Deadlock smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 67 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 63% 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 $1064.38 ($465.38 CPU + $599 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 RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell for around $2399 (Rank #299 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 W7600 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 Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon PRO W7600 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 Radeon PRO W7600?

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.