Deadlock FPS on Xeon w5-3435X + GeForce RTX 5090

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
low212 FPS
medium172 FPS
high151 FPS
ultra136 FPS
1440P
low195 FPS
medium161 FPS
high141 FPS
ultra127 FPS
4K
low132 FPS
medium105 FPS
high80 FPS
ultra74 FPS

Performance Report

Deadlock

GeForce RTX 5090 + Xeon w5-3435X
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 136 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 127 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 74 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 5090 is 286% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Deadlock. The Xeon w5-3435X is 243% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-6700K).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Xeon w5-3435X sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 5090 still has headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 5090:$2700
Official Launch Price: $1999
Xeon w5-3435X:$163
Official Launch Price: $1589

Combo price: $2863. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 136 FPS, equivalent to 0.05 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.074 fps/$0.060 fps/$0.053 fps/$0.048 fps/$
1440p0.068 fps/$0.056 fps/$0.049 fps/$0.044 fps/$
4k0.046 fps/$0.037 fps/$0.028 fps/$0.026 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Xeon w5-3435X|GeForce RTX 5090

This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages. Adjacent heavier settings are lightly stabilized to remove prediction jitter that would otherwise create impossible reversals.

📈Analysis

At 1080p low, the Xeon w5-3435X sets the ceiling at about 216 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 5090 could reach 343 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 37% (FPS gap: 127 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

CPU Limits GPU

Your Xeon w5-3435X is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 5090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 37%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 37%
HighCPU Limits GPU 37%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 37%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 36%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 36%
HighCPU Limits GPU 36%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 36%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 31%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 31%
HighCPU Limits GPU 31%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 31%
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 and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, 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 w5-3435X
cpu icon
45,086
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-2500K
RecommendedCore i7-6700K
GPU - GeForce RTX 5090
gpu icon
38,867
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 660
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060

Your CPU is 243% above and your GPU is 286% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+243%vsrecommended

GPU

+286%vsrecommended

CPU

+604%vsminimum

GPU

+862%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 w5-3435X and GeForce RTX 5090 run Deadlock well?

Yes, the Xeon w5-3435X paired with the GeForce RTX 5090 can run Deadlock smoothly up to 4k achieving around 74 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 286% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 243% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2863 ($163 CPU + $2700 GPU). Your Xeon w5-3435X 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 9375F is a great upgrade option for around $5306 (Rank #5 for value).

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

Your Xeon w5-3435X 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, 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 w5-3435X and GeForce RTX 5090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Deadlock FPS estimates for the Xeon w5-3435X and GeForce RTX 5090?

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.