DeadlockFPS onRyzen 9 3900XT&GeForce RTX 4090

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
low238 FPS
medium203 FPS
high168 FPS
ultra163 FPS
1440P
low263 FPS
medium239 FPS
high199 FPS
ultra189 FPS
4K
low151 FPS
medium130 FPS
high113 FPS
ultra94 FPS

Performance Report

Deadlock

GeForce RTX 4090 + Ryzen 9 3900XT
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 163 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 189 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 94 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 279% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Deadlock. The Ryzen 9 3900XT is 147% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-6700K).

AI Acceleration

Deadlock supports: AFMF. This game does not have native DLSS 3 or FSR 3 Frame Generation support. AFMF is AMD-exclusive and not compatible with GeForce RTX 4090.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Ryzen 9 3900XT sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at all 1440p settings, all 4k settings.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
Ryzen 9 3900XT:$390(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $499

Combo price: $2039. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 163 FPS, equivalent to 0.08 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.117 fps/$0.100 fps/$0.082 fps/$0.080 fps/$
1440p0.129 fps/$0.117 fps/$0.098 fps/$0.093 fps/$
4k0.074 fps/$0.064 fps/$0.055 fps/$0.046 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 9 3900XT|GeForce RTX 4090

This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.

📈Analysis

At 1080p ultra, the Ryzen 9 3900XT sets the ceiling at about 158 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 182 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 13% (FPS gap: 24 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 4/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 8/12.

Verdict

Well Balanced

The Ryzen 9 3900XT and GeForce RTX 4090 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)
LowCPU Limits GPU 10%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 10%
HighCPU Limits GPU 12%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 13%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraBalanced
4K (Ultra HD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraBalanced
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, 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 9 3900XT
cpu icon
32,512
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-2500K
RecommendedCore i7-6700K
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
gpu icon
38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 660
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060

Your CPU is 147% above and your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+147%vsrecommended

GPU

+279%vsrecommended

CPU

+407%vsminimum

GPU

+843%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 9 3900XT and GeForce RTX 4090 run Deadlock well?

Yes, the Ryzen 9 3900XT paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Deadlock smoothly up to 4k achieving around 94 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 147% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2039 ($390 CPU (Rank #235 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).

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

For Deadlock, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Ryzen 9 3900XT is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 has extra headroom that a faster processor could take advantage of. This is especially noticeable at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. CPU-limited at: 1080p high, 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p ultra.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Deadlock?

Deadlock currently only supports AFMF (AMD Fluid Motion Frames) for frame generation, which is an AMD-exclusive technology. Because you are using an NVIDIA GPU, you cannot use Frame Generation for this specific game. However, the game does support FSR Upscaling, which you should enable to render at a lower resolution and use AI to significantly boost your FPS without losing visual quality.

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 9 3900XT and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Deadlock FPS estimates for the Ryzen 9 3900XT and GeForce RTX 4090?

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.