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Can I Run Deadlock on RTX 3080?
Deadlock FPS Benchmark and Performance Analysis
Deadlock is playable on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080. Expect roughly 66 FPS at 1080p high — smooth for most players. Not sure whether NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 can keep up with Deadlock? Below you'll find our performance projection at 1080p high along with 1440p scaling data.
Deadlock FPS Benchmarks on RTX 3080
| Resolution | Settings Preset | Avg FPS | 1% Low FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | Competitive (Low) | 83 FPS | 55 FPS | Good |
| 1080p | High | 66 FPS | 44 FPS | Playable |
| 1440p | High | 49 FPS | 31 FPS | Playable |
| 1440p | Ultra | 37 FPS | 23 FPS | Low |
| 4K | High | 28 FPS | 17 FPS | Low |
Benchmarks are estimated by our performance engine. Actual results may vary.
Best Settings for Deadlock on RTX 3080
- Display Mode
- Fullscreen
- Resolution
- 1920×1080
- V-Sync
- Disabled
- Texture Quality
- Medium
- Shadow Quality
- Medium
- Anti-Aliasing
- FXAA
- Effects Quality
- Medium
- Post-Processing
- Medium
- Ambient Occlusion
- Disabled
Performance Analysis
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is estimated around 66 FPS at 1080p high in Deadlock. At 1440p, that typically translates to around 49 FPS with similar quality targets. This places the card in the high tier for this title, with a playable experience profile. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 can run Deadlock reliably, but smart setting choices matter for consistency.
Deadlock is a third-person hero shooter built on Valve's Source 2 engine, featuring large maps, real-time physics, and up to 12 simultaneous players with ability-heavy characters, which pushes both CPU and GPU. The game's combination of MOBA-style lane structures and fast-paced shooter mechanics requires consistent frame delivery, making a mid-range GPU like the RTX 2080 advisable for smooth 1080p play. As the game is still in active development and beta, requirements are estimates and may increase at full release.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 supports DLSS 3 Super Resolution. Enabling DLSS Quality mode in Deadlock can recover 20–35% frame rate with minimal visual difference, which is especially useful if you're targeting 60+ FPS at 1440p.
- Use a medium/high mix and prioritize stable frame times over peak FPS spikes.
- Use selective ray tracing (shadows/reflections) and avoid ultra RT presets.
- Prioritize texture quality and reduce volumetrics/shadows first
Bottom line: Deadlock on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is playable, and optimization has a measurable impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I play Deadlock on a laptop with an integrated GPU?
- Integrated graphics are not supported. Deadlock requires at minimum a dedicated GPU equivalent to the NVIDIA GTX 960, so a discrete graphics card is necessary for playable performance.
- Is Deadlock optimized for AMD hardware?
- Deadlock runs on Valve's Source 2 engine which has broad driver support for both NVIDIA and AMD GPUs. AMD cards equivalent to the RX 470 (minimum) and RX 6800 (recommended) perform comparably to their NVIDIA counterparts at the same tier.