Deadlock FPS on Ryzen 7 9800X3D + RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

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
low181 FPS
medium160 FPS
high135 FPS
ultra109 FPS
1440P
low152 FPS
medium135 FPS
high115 FPS
ultra100 FPS
4K
low82 FPS
medium73 FPS
high61 FPS
ultra54 FPS

Performance Report

Deadlock

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell + Ryzen 7 9800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 109 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 100 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 54 to 82 FPS.

Official Requirements

The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is 43% 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 PRO 2000 Blackwell 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:

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell:$748
Official Launch Price: $849
Ryzen 7 9800X3D:$465.38
Official Launch Price: $479

Combo price: $1213.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 109 FPS, equivalent to 0.09 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.149 fps/$0.132 fps/$0.111 fps/$0.090 fps/$
1440p0.125 fps/$0.111 fps/$0.095 fps/$0.082 fps/$
4k0.068 fps/$0.060 fps/$0.050 fps/$0.045 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 9800X3D|RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

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 RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell sets the ceiling at about 86 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 171 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 50% (FPS gap: 85 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell 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 30%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 30%
HighGPU Limits CPU 34%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 35%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 36%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 37%
HighGPU Limits CPU 40%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 40%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 48%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 50%
HighGPU Limits CPU 50%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 50%
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 PRO 2000 Blackwell
gpu icon
14,363
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 660
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060

Your CPU is 204% above and your GPU is 43% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.

CPU

+204%vsrecommended

GPU

+43%vsrecommended

CPU

+524%vsminimum

GPU

+256%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 PRO 2000 Blackwell run Deadlock well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell can run Deadlock smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 100 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 43% 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 $1213.38 ($465.38 CPU + $748 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 RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell 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 RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell 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 PRO 2000 Blackwell?

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.