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Can the NVIDIA GeForce MX330 (laptop) run Deadlock? (2026)

⚠️ Barely — only with upscaling and low settings
~30 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA GeForce MX330 (laptop) is a entry-level card with 2GB of VRAM, and Deadlock is a moderately demanding game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 30 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 14 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p1430
1440p818
4K510
💡 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.

At 1080p expect around 30 FPS, at 1440p about 18 FPS, and at 4K roughly 10 FPS with optimized settings. The single biggest improvement is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality.

🎛 See the full best-settings guide for Deadlock on the NVIDIA GeForce MX330 (laptop)

⚡ Check your exact CPU & target FPS in the optimizer →

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA GeForce MX330 (laptop) run Deadlock?

Barely — only with upscaling and low settings. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GeForce MX330 (laptop) averages about 30 FPS at 1080p in Deadlock.

What FPS does the NVIDIA GeForce MX330 (laptop) get in Deadlock at 1080p?

Around 30 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 14 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Deadlock run better on the NVIDIA GeForce MX330 (laptop)?

Turn on FSR (Balanced) for the biggest free boost, keep ray tracing off, and lower the heaviest settings a notch. FrameCoach's full per-setting guide for this exact combo shows what each option costs.

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.