DeadlockFPS onRyzen 9 3950X&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
low263 FPS
medium227 FPS
high191 FPS
ultra178 FPS
1440P
low263 FPS
medium242 FPS
high204 FPS
ultra185 FPS
4K
low145 FPS
medium125 FPS
high111 FPS
ultra90 FPS

Performance Report

Deadlock

GeForce RTX 4090 + Ryzen 9 3950X
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 178 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 185 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 90 FPS.

✅Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 279% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Deadlock. The Ryzen 9 3950X is 193% 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

No major FPS-ceiling mismatch detected. The GeForce RTX 4090 and Ryzen 9 3950X stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across the tested resolutions and quality settings.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
Ryzen 9 3950X:$389(updated 3/9/2026)
Official Launch Price: $749

Combo price: $2038. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 178 FPS, equivalent to 0.09 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.129 fps/$0.111 fps/$0.094 fps/$0.087 fps/$
1440p0.129 fps/$0.119 fps/$0.100 fps/$0.091 fps/$
4k0.071 fps/$0.061 fps/$0.054 fps/$0.044 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 9 3950X|GeForce RTX 4090

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

📈Analysis

This CPU/GPU pair is mostly balanced in Deadlock. Across tested presets: GPU limits in 0/12, CPU limits in 0/12, and balanced in 12/12. Peak observed performance in the sampled cells is around 263 FPS.

✅Verdict

Well Balanced

The Ryzen 9 3950X 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)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraBalanced
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 3950X
cpu icon
38,519
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 193% above and your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+193%vsrecommended

GPU

+279%vsrecommended

CPU

+501%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 3950X and GeForce RTX 4090 run Deadlock well?

Yes, the Ryzen 9 3950X paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Deadlock smoothly up to 4k achieving around 90 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 193% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2038 ($389 CPU (Rank #187 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). This is a well-balanced setup, meaning you're getting good value from both components without significant waste.

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

This setup is already well-balanced for Deadlock. No significant bottleneck - CPU and GPU are well matched across all settings. Both the Ryzen 9 3950X and GeForce RTX 4090 complement each other effectively, so upgrading either component individually would yield diminishing returns. If you want more FPS, you'd benefit most from upgrading both CPU and GPU together.

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 3950X 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 3950X 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.