DeadlockFPS onXeon E7-4809 v2&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
low173 FPS
medium147 FPS
high134 FPS
ultra104 FPS
1440P
low141 FPS
medium120 FPS
high109 FPS
ultra85 FPS
4K
low83 FPS
medium65 FPS
high58 FPS
ultra45 FPS

Performance Report

Deadlock

GeForce RTX 4090 + Xeon E7-4809 v2
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 104 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 85 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 45 to 83 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 279% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Deadlock. The Xeon E7-4809 v2 is 25% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-6700K).

⚙️Bottleneck Analysis

The Xeon E7-4809 v2 determines the performance ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GPU has headroom.

Performance Limiter Analysis

Xeon E7-4809 v2|GeForce RTX 4090
📈Analysis

At 1440p ultra, the Xeon E7-4809 v2 sets the ceiling at about 82 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 186 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 56% (FPS gap: 104 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

CPU Limits GPU

Your Xeon E7-4809 v2 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 41%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 42%
HighCPU Limits GPU 37%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 47%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 48%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 52%
HighCPU Limits GPU 48%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 56%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 44%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 50%
HighCPU Limits GPU 50%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 54%
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 E7-4809 v2
cpu icon
16,471
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 25% above and your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.

CPU

+25%vsrecommended

GPU

+279%vsrecommended

CPU

+157%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 E7-4809 v2 and GeForce RTX 4090 run Deadlock well?

Yes, the Xeon E7-4809 v2 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Deadlock smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 85 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 25% above the recommended requirements.

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

Price data is not currently available for this combination. In general, look for setups where the CPU and GPU are balanced — this ensures you're not overspending on one component that the other can't keep up with.

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

For Deadlock, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Xeon E7-4809 v2 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 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 Xeon E7-4809 v2 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 E7-4809 v2 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.