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Best Deadlock settings for the NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB) (2026)

On a NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i9-12900F-class CPU), Deadlock runs at roughly 164 FPS at 1440p with our optimized settings — up from about 164FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB) is a high-end graphics card with 12GB of VRAM, and Deadlock is a moderately demanding game. Paired with the Intel Core i9-12900F, it flies at 1440p — about 164 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings. That already clears a smooth frame rate on High, so our tuning keeps the visuals as high as possible instead of chasing extra frames.

Across resolutions you can expect around 227 FPS at 1080p and 164 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 93 FPS at 4K. The biggest free win is DLSS upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p227227
1440p164164
4K9393
💡 Deadlock: Valve Source 2 - very well-optimised; lower Shadows and Particles for high, steady frame rates in fights.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — DLSSOff
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 QualityHighbaseline
Shadow resolution and detail. Medium is a big saving over High and barely noticeable in a fast-paced match.
Model / Detail QualityHighbaseline
Geometry detail on heroes and the map. Lowering it helps in busy team fights with little visual loss.
Particle DetailHighbaseline
Ability effects and gunfire. Drops most in team fights — exactly when you want stable frames.
Ambient OcclusionOnbaseline
Soft contact shadows. Cheap and subtle — safe to turn off for a few extra frames.
Post ProcessingHighbaseline
Bloom and lens effects. Low gives a cleaner, clearer competitive image.
Texture QualityHighbaseline
Surface detail — nearly free if it fits your VRAM. Fine to leave at High on most cards.
Anti-AliasingMediumbaseline
Smooths jagged edges. Cheap; drop a notch if you need frames.
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 RTX 3080 (12GB) get in Deadlock?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB) averages around 164 FPS at 1440p in Deadlock — up from about 164 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB) run Deadlock at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB) averages roughly 164 FPS in Deadlock — a smooth experience.

What are the best Deadlock settings for the NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB)?

Use a balanced preset, 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.