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 157 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 165 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 83 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 279% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Deadlock. The Xeon E-2478 is 111% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-6700K).
At lower resolutions (1080p (medium/high/ultra), 1440p ultra), the Xeon E-2478 sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1440p low, 4k low), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p low, 1440p (medium/high), 4k (medium/high/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1918. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 157 FPS, equivalent to 0.08 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.143 fps/$ | 0.115 fps/$ | 0.098 fps/$ | 0.082 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.148 fps/$ | 0.124 fps/$ | 0.105 fps/$ | 0.086 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.082 fps/$ | 0.067 fps/$ | 0.058 fps/$ | 0.043 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p ultra, the Xeon E-2478 sets the ceiling at about 151 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 177 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 15% (FPS gap: 26 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 4/12 cells, GPU limits 2/12, balanced 6/12.
Your Xeon E-2478 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 9% | CPU Limits GPU 9% | CPU Limits GPU 15% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 7% | Balanced | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 7% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 11% | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
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.
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 111% 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 E-2478 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Deadlock smoothly up to 4k achieving around 83 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 111% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1918 ($269 CPU (Rank #222 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 Xeon Platinum 8454H is a great upgrade option for around $6540 (Rank #1 for value).
For Deadlock, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Xeon E-2478 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 medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p ultra. GPU fully utilized at: 1440p low, 4k low.
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 E-2478 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.
