Deadlock FPS on Ryzen 7 9800X3D + RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

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
low251 FPS
medium221 FPS
high194 FPS
ultra152 FPS
1440P
low223 FPS
medium200 FPS
high177 FPS
ultra143 FPS
4K
low150 FPS
medium134 FPS
high109 FPS
ultra91 FPS

Performance Report

Deadlock

RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU + Ryzen 7 9800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 152 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 143 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 91 FPS.

Official Requirements

The RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is 34% 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 RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p ultra, 1440p ultra, 4k (medium/high/ultra), while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (low/medium/high), 1440p (low/medium/high), 4k low.

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 9800X3D|RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

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 RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU sets the ceiling at about 108 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 126 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 14% (FPS gap: 18 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 7/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 5/12.

Verdict

Well Balanced

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D and RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraGPU Limits CPU 7%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighGPU Limits CPU 6%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 9%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 6%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 9%
HighGPU Limits CPU 10%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 14%
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 - RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
gpu icon
13,508
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 660
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060

Your CPU is 204% above and your GPU is 34% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.

CPU

+204%vsrecommended

GPU

+34%vsrecommended

CPU

+524%vsminimum

GPU

+234%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 RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU run Deadlock well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU can run Deadlock smoothly up to 4k achieving around 91 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 34% 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 RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU 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 ultra, 1440p ultra, 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 RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU 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 RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU?

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.