DeadlockFPS onXeon E5-2689 v4&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
low273 FPS
medium231 FPS
high194 FPS
ultra165 FPS
1440P
low261 FPS
medium230 FPS
high194 FPS
ultra159 FPS
4K
low143 FPS
medium114 FPS
high98 FPS
ultra77 FPS

Performance Report

Deadlock

GeForce RTX 4090 + Xeon E5-2689 v4
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 165 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 159 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 77 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 279% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Deadlock. The Xeon E5-2689 v4 is 30% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-6700K).

⚙️Bottleneck Analysis

The Xeon E5-2689 v4 determines the performance ceiling at 1080p (medium/high/ultra), 1440p ultra, 4k (high/ultra), while the GPU has headroom. The system is well balanced at 1080p low, 1440p (low/medium/high), 4k (low/medium).

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
Xeon E5-2689 v4:$100(updated 2/11/2026)
Official Launch Price: $2723

Combo price: $1749. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 165 FPS, equivalent to 0.09 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.156 fps/$0.132 fps/$0.111 fps/$0.094 fps/$
1440p0.149 fps/$0.132 fps/$0.111 fps/$0.091 fps/$
4k0.082 fps/$0.065 fps/$0.056 fps/$0.044 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Xeon E5-2689 v4|GeForce RTX 4090
📈Analysis

At 4k ultra, the Xeon E5-2689 v4 sets the ceiling at about 74 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 84 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 12% (FPS gap: 10 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 9/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 3/12.

Verdict

Well Balanced

The Xeon E5-2689 v4 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
MediumCPU Limits GPU 7%
HighCPU Limits GPU 7%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 11%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowBalanced
MediumCPU Limits GPU 6%
HighCPU Limits GPU 6%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 10%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowBalanced
MediumCPU Limits GPU 7%
HighCPU Limits GPU 9%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 12%
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.

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 - Xeon E5-2689 v4
cpu icon
17,084
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-2500K
RecommendedCore i7-6700K
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
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38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 660
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060

Your CPU is 30% above and your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.

CPU

+30%vsrecommended

GPU

+279%vsrecommended

CPU

+167%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 Xeon E5-2689 v4 and GeForce RTX 4090 run Deadlock well?

Yes, the Xeon E5-2689 v4 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Deadlock smoothly up to 4k achieving around 77 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 30% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1749 ($100 CPU (Rank #530 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).

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

For Deadlock, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Xeon E5-2689 v4 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, 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 Xeon E5-2689 v4 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 Xeon E5-2689 v4 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.