Deadlock FPS on Ryzen 7 9800X3D + Radeon RX 6600M

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
low136 FPS
medium126 FPS
high104 FPS
ultra88 FPS
1440P
low114 FPS
medium106 FPS
high88 FPS
ultra80 FPS
4K
low59 FPS
medium53 FPS
high46 FPS
ultra42 FPS

Performance Report

Deadlock

Radeon RX 6600M + Ryzen 7 9800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 88 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 80 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 42 to 59 FPS.

Official Requirements

The Radeon RX 6600M is 38% 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 RX 6600M 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.

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 9800X3D|Radeon RX 6600M

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 RX 6600M sets the ceiling at about 61 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 171 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 64% (FPS gap: 110 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your Radeon RX 6600M 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 47%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 47%
HighGPU Limits CPU 49%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 49%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 52%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 52%
HighGPU Limits CPU 54%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 54%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 63%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 64%
HighGPU Limits CPU 64%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 64%
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 RX 6600M
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13,922
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 660
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060

Your CPU is 204% above and your GPU is 38% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.

CPU

+204%vsrecommended

GPU

+38%vsrecommended

CPU

+524%vsminimum

GPU

+245%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 RX 6600M run Deadlock well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the Radeon RX 6600M can run Deadlock smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 80 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 38% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 204% above the recommended requirements.

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

Price data is not currently available for this combination. In general, look for setups where the CPU and GPU are balanced — this ensures you're not overspending on one component that the other can't keep up with.

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

For Deadlock, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Radeon RX 6600M 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 RX 6600M 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 RX 6600M?

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.