DeadlockFPS onXeon W-3175X&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
low290 FPS
medium247 FPS
high209 FPS
ultra191 FPS
1440P
low252 FPS
medium222 FPS
high191 FPS
ultra170 FPS
4K
low140 FPS
medium113 FPS
high102 FPS
ultra84 FPS

Performance Report

Deadlock

GeForce RTX 4090 + Xeon W-3175X
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 191 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 170 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 84 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 279% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Deadlock. The Xeon W-3175X is 251% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-6700K).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Xeon W-3175X sets the FPS ceiling at 1440p (medium/high/ultra), 4k (medium/high/ultra), while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at all 1080p settings, 1440p low, 4k low.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
Xeon W-3175X:$2999(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $2999

Combo price: $4648. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 191 FPS, equivalent to 0.04 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.062 fps/$0.053 fps/$0.045 fps/$0.041 fps/$
1440p0.054 fps/$0.048 fps/$0.041 fps/$0.037 fps/$
4k0.030 fps/$0.024 fps/$0.022 fps/$0.018 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Xeon W-3175X|GeForce RTX 4090

This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.

📈Analysis

At 4k ultra, the Xeon W-3175X sets the ceiling at about 81 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 92 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 12% (FPS gap: 11 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 7/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 5/12.

Verdict

Well Balanced

The Xeon W-3175X 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
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraBalanced
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 6%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 7%
HighCPU Limits GPU 6%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 10%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowBalanced
MediumCPU Limits GPU 10%
HighCPU Limits GPU 8%
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.

A component can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.

📊Predicted Hardware Utilization for Xeon W-3175X and GeForce RTX 4090

1080p (Full HD)

Low
CPU77% - 95%
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GPU44% - 79%
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Medium
CPU75% - 93%
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GPU44% - 80%
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High
CPU46% - 89%
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GPU44% - 80%
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Ultra
CPU38% - 85%
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GPU44% - 79%
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1440p (2K QHD)

Low
CPU64% - 81%
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GPU45% - 78%
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Medium
CPU61% - 80%
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GPU45% - 79%
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High
CPU35% - 78%
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GPU45% - 79%
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Ultra
CPU27% - 72%
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GPU46% - 79%
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4K (Ultra HD)

Low
CPU58% - 62%
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GPU61% - 90%
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Medium
CPU56% - 62%
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GPU61% - 91%
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High
CPU29% - 62%
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GPU61% - 91%
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Ultra
CPU20% - 57%
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GPU62% - 91%
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Performance Summary

The Xeon W-3175X + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 20% and 95% and GPU utilization between 44% and 91%. Xeon W-3175X reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 62% at 1080p to 76% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 75% to 51%.

Load Interpretation

From a utilization perspective, this is a CPU-heavy load profile. At 1080p (Full HD) Low, the Xeon W-3175X reaches 86% average load (77-95%), while the GeForce RTX 4090 remains comparatively lower at 62% (44-79%). This points to heavier CPU-side frame preparation work, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.

Resolution Scaling

At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 75% and GPU 62%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 62% and GPU 62%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 51% and GPU 76%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.

Optimal Settings Recommendation

4K (Ultra HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 60% (58-62%) and GPU 76% (61-90%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Xeon W-3175X remains stable for consistent frame delivery.

Upgrade Insight

Upgrade priority should be the CPU. The Xeon W-3175X reaches 86% 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.

  • High GPU Load: You typically want to see High GPU Utilization (90%+) and moderate CPU usage when visual settings are heavy. This indicates the graphics pipeline is under strong load, but the exact FPS limiter should still be confirmed by the FPS ceiling analysis.
  • High CPU Load: If you see High CPU Utilization (85%+) paired with lower GPU utilization, the processor is handling a disproportionate share of frame preparation and game logic. That can point to CPU-side pressure, but it should not be treated as a direct replacement for FPS ceiling analysis.
  • Low CPU and GPU Load: If both CPU and GPU utilization are relatively low, it means the hardware is waiting on something else. This could be a game engine limitation, poorly optimized code, or an artificial framerate cap like VSync holding performance back. It does not mean both parts are equally fast in FPS terms.

Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.

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 W-3175X
cpu icon
46,125
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 251% above and your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+251%vsrecommended

GPU

+279%vsrecommended

CPU

+620%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 W-3175X and GeForce RTX 4090 run Deadlock well?

Yes, the Xeon W-3175X paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Deadlock smoothly up to 4k achieving around 84 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 251% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $4648 ($2999 CPU (Rank #410 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your Xeon W-3175X 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 4585PX is a great upgrade option for around $699 (Rank #66 for value) while costing less than your current CPU.

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

Your Xeon W-3175X 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 medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 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 W-3175X 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 W-3175X 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.