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 169 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 176 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 90 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 279% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Deadlock. The Xeon W-1290TE is 10% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-6700K).
At lower resolutions (1080p (medium/ultra)), the Xeon W-1290TE sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1440p low, 4k (low/medium/high)), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (low/high), 1440p (medium/high/ultra), 4k ultra.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $2201. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 169 FPS, equivalent to 0.08 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.128 fps/$ | 0.104 fps/$ | 0.090 fps/$ | 0.077 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.129 fps/$ | 0.111 fps/$ | 0.096 fps/$ | 0.080 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.072 fps/$ | 0.060 fps/$ | 0.054 fps/$ | 0.041 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k low, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 141 FPS, while the Xeon W-1290TE has headroom up to 158 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 11% (FPS gap: 17 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 4/12 cells, CPU limits 3/12, balanced 5/12.
The Xeon W-1290TE 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 | CPU Limits GPU 8% | CPU Limits GPU 6% | CPU Limits GPU 9% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 7% | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 11% | GPU Limits CPU 8% | GPU Limits CPU 9% | 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.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU81% - 100% <> GPU41% - 73% <> | CPU79% - 99% <> GPU41% - 74% <> | CPU44% - 84% <> GPU41% - 74% <> | CPU44% - 86% <> GPU40% - 74% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU65% - 85% <> GPU48% - 80% <> | CPU62% - 83% <> GPU48% - 81% <> | CPU32% - 71% <> GPU48% - 81% <> | CPU32% - 71% <> GPU49% - 81% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU61% - 66% <> GPU62% - 90% <> | CPU59% - 65% <> GPU62% - 90% <> | CPU28% - 55% <> GPU62% - 90% <> | CPU28% - 55% <> GPU63% - 90% <> |
The Xeon W-1290TE + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 28% and 100% and GPU utilization between 40% and 90%. Xeon W-1290TE reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 58% at 1080p to 76% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 77% to 53%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a CPU-heavy load profile. At 1080p (Full HD) Low, the Xeon W-1290TE reaches 90% average load (81-100%), while the GeForce RTX 4090 remains comparatively lower at 57% (41-73%). This points to heavier CPU-side frame preparation work, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 77% and GPU 58%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 63% and GPU 64%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 53% and GPU 76%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
4K (Ultra HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 64% (61-66%) and GPU 76% (62-90%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Xeon W-1290TE remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the CPU. The Xeon W-1290TE reaches 90% average load at 1080p (Full HD) Low while the GeForce RTX 4090 remains comparatively underutilized, so a faster processor would improve frame-time consistency and top-end FPS.
Understanding Hardware Utilization: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. They describe hardware load, but they do not directly tell you which component sets the FPS ceiling.
Important: a CPU or GPU can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. Two processors can both show 40% usage and still deliver very different frame rates, depending on per-core speed, cache, engine threading, driver overhead, and frame preparation efficiency.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
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 10% above and your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the Xeon W-1290TE paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Deadlock smoothly up to 4k achieving around 90 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 10% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2201 ($552 CPU (Rank #326 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your GeForce RTX 4090 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 card with a significantly better value rating.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Deadlock performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1440p low, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high. CPU-limited at: 1080p medium, 1080p 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 W-1290TE 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.
