Deadlock FPS on Ryzen 9 7950X3D + 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
low326 FPS
medium280 FPS
high251 FPS
ultra231 FPS
1440P
low308 FPS
medium273 FPS
high247 FPS
ultra227 FPS
4K
low202 FPS
medium182 FPS
high150 FPS
ultra143 FPS

Performance Report

Deadlock

GeForce RTX 4090 + Ryzen 9 7950X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 231 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 227 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 143 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 279% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Deadlock. The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is 374% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-6700K).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649
Official Launch Price: $1599
Ryzen 9 7950X3D:$486
Official Launch Price: $699

Combo price: $2135. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 231 FPS, equivalent to 0.11 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.153 fps/$0.131 fps/$0.118 fps/$0.108 fps/$
1440p0.144 fps/$0.128 fps/$0.116 fps/$0.106 fps/$
4k0.095 fps/$0.085 fps/$0.070 fps/$0.067 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 9 7950X3D|GeForce RTX 4090

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 1080p low, the Ryzen 9 7950X3D sets the ceiling at about 338 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 386 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 12% (FPS gap: 48 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

Well Balanced

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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 12%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 12%
HighCPU Limits GPU 12%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 12%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 11%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 11%
HighCPU Limits GPU 11%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 11%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 11%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 10%
HighCPU Limits GPU 10%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 10%
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 9 7950X3D
cpu icon
62,323
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 374% above and your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+374%vsrecommended

GPU

+279%vsrecommended

CPU

+873%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 7950X3D and GeForce RTX 4090 run Deadlock well?

Yes, the Ryzen 9 7950X3D paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Deadlock smoothly up to 4k achieving around 143 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 374% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2135 ($486 CPU + $1649 GPU). Your Ryzen 9 7950X3D provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end processor with a significantly better value rating. For example, the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a great upgrade option for around $4999 (Rank #868 for value).

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

Your Ryzen 9 7950X3D is already an incredibly powerful processor. While it's technically the first component to hit its limit (which is completely normal in state-of-the-art builds), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Deadlock performance right now. CPU fully utilized 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 9 7950X3D 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 7950X3D 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.