DeadlockFPS onXeon W-3375&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
low267 FPS
medium237 FPS
high201 FPS
ultra182 FPS
1440P
low243 FPS
medium226 FPS
high195 FPS
ultra172 FPS
4K
low136 FPS
medium117 FPS
high102 FPS
ultra84 FPS

Performance Report

Deadlock

GeForce RTX 4090 + Xeon W-3375
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 182 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 172 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-3375 is 350% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-6700K).

⚙️Bottleneck Analysis

The Xeon W-3375 determines the performance ceiling at 1080p low, 1440p (low/ultra), all 4k settings, while the GPU has headroom. The system is well balanced at 1080p (medium/high/ultra), 1440p (medium/high).

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
Xeon W-3375:$6000(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $4951

Combo price: $7649. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 182 FPS, equivalent to 0.02 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.035 fps/$0.031 fps/$0.026 fps/$0.024 fps/$
1440p0.032 fps/$0.030 fps/$0.025 fps/$0.022 fps/$
4k0.018 fps/$0.015 fps/$0.013 fps/$0.011 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Xeon W-3375|GeForce RTX 4090
📈Analysis

At 4k ultra, the Xeon W-3375 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-3375 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)
LowCPU Limits GPU 7%
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraBalanced
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 9%
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraCPU Limits GPU 9%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 6%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 6%
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.

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 W-3375
cpu icon
59,091
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 350% above and your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+350%vsrecommended

GPU

+279%vsrecommended

CPU

+822%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-3375 and GeForce RTX 4090 run Deadlock well?

Yes, the Xeon W-3375 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 350% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $7649 ($6000 CPU (Rank #464 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your Xeon W-3375 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 9355P is a great upgrade option for around $2998 (Rank #287 for value) while costing less than your current CPU.

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

Your Xeon W-3375 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: 1080p low, 1440p low, 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 W-3375 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-3375 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.