Valve's new MOBA/Shooter hybrid. It has higher requirements than Dota 2, with 16GB of RAM recommended for a smooth experience.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 171 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 159 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 75 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 279% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Deadlock. The Xeon 6521P is 393% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-6700K).
The Xeon 6521P determines the performance ceiling at 1440p ultra, 4k ultra, while the GPU has headroom. The system is well balanced at all 1080p settings, 1440p (low/medium/high), 4k (low/medium/high).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $2899. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 171 FPS, equivalent to 0.06 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.099 fps/$ | 0.083 fps/$ | 0.071 fps/$ | 0.059 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.090 fps/$ | 0.080 fps/$ | 0.069 fps/$ | 0.055 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.050 fps/$ | 0.040 fps/$ | 0.035 fps/$ | 0.026 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 4k ultra, the Xeon 6521P sets the ceiling at about 72 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 83 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 13% (FPS gap: 11 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 3/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 9/12.
The Xeon 6521P 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.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 6% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 9% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 13% |
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.
The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.
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.
Your CPU is 393% above and your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Xeon 6521P paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Deadlock smoothly up to 4k achieving around 75 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 393% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2899 ($1250 CPU (Rank #214 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your Xeon 6521P 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 EPYC 9355P is a great upgrade option for around $2998 (Rank #287 for value).
Your Xeon 6521P 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: 1440p ultra, 4k ultra.
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.
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 Xeon 6521P and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
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.
