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Can the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) run Deadlock? (2026)

Yes
~72 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) is a handheld card with 4GB of VRAM, and Deadlock is a moderately demanding game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 72 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 72 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p7272
1440p4367
4K2454
💡 Deadlock: Valve Source 2 - very well-optimised; lower Shadows and Particles for high, steady frame rates in fights.

At 1080p expect around 72 FPS, at 1440p about 67 FPS, and at 4K roughly 54 FPS with optimized settings. Deadlock doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

🎛 See the full best-settings guide for Deadlock on the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme)

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Frequently asked

Can the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) run Deadlock?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) averages about 72 FPS at 1080p in Deadlock.

What FPS does the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) get in Deadlock at 1080p?

Around 72 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 72 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Deadlock run better on the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme)?

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.