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Best Deadlock settings for the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) (2026)

On a NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Deadlock runs at roughly 20 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 9FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) is a entry-level graphics card with 2GB of VRAM, and Deadlock is a moderately demanding game. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it is a real challenge at 1080p — about 20 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 9 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 20 FPS at 1080p and 12 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 7 FPS at 4K. The biggest free win is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p920
1440p512
4K37
💡 Deadlock: Valve Source 2 - very well-optimised; lower Shadows and Particles for high, steady frame rates in fights.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSRBalanced+55% FPS
Source 2 supports FSR and a resolution scale slider. The biggest FPS gain — and in a competitive shooter, frames matter more than a slight sharpness loss.
Shadow QualityLow+10% FPS
Shadow resolution and detail. Medium is a big saving over High and barely noticeable in a fast-paced match.
Model / Detail QualityLow+8% FPS
Geometry detail on heroes and the map. Lowering it helps in busy team fights with little visual loss.
Particle DetailLow+7% FPS
Ability effects and gunfire. Drops most in team fights — exactly when you want stable frames.
Ambient OcclusionOff+5% FPS
Soft contact shadows. Cheap and subtle — safe to turn off for a few extra frames.
Post ProcessingLow+4% FPS
Bloom and lens effects. Low gives a cleaner, clearer competitive image.
Anti-AliasingLow+3% FPS
Smooths jagged edges. Cheap; drop a notch if you need frames.
Texture QualityHighbaseline
Surface detail — nearly free if it fits your VRAM. Fine to leave at High on most cards.
Anisotropic Filtering16xbaseline
Keeps ground textures sharp at distance. Effectively free — leave it at 16x.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) get in Deadlock?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) averages around 20 FPS at 1080p in Deadlock — up from about 9 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) run Deadlock at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) averages roughly 12 FPS in Deadlock; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Deadlock settings for the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop)?

Turn on FSR (Balanced), keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Shadow Quality and Model / Detail Quality down a notch. The full per-setting breakdown is above.

FPS figures are estimates from a generalized model (hardware tier × game load × per-setting weights), not live benchmarks — real performance varies by scene, drivers and game version.