What are the system requirements for Dead by Daylight?

Minimum: graphics DX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GB, processor Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8120, RAM 8 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: DX11 Compatible GeForce 760 or AMD HD 8800 or higher with 4GB of RAM.

Can I run Dead by Daylight on the Steam Deck?

Dead by Daylight is rated Verified on Steam Deck by Valve. On Linux and SteamOS, ProtonDB users rate it gold. Pick the Steam Deck profile above, or see the Steam Deck page, for an estimated Deck frame rate.

Can I run Dead by Daylight?

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Dead by Daylight needs at least DX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GB, and DX11 Compatible GeForce 760 or AMD HD 8800 or higher with 4GB of RAM is recommended. Below: estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a free check for your own PC.

ReleaseJun 14, 2016
Playing now39 411
Steam user reviews78 % positive
Steam DeckVerified
ProtonDBgold

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Runs smoothly fromIntel Arc B570 10 GB~120 FPS · 1080p High

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Dead by Daylight system requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows 10 64-bit Operating System	Windows 10 64-bit Operating System
Processor	Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8120	Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8300 or higher
Graphics	DX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GB	DX11 Compatible GeForce 760 or AMD HD 8800 or higher with 4GB of RAM
Memory	8 GB RAM	8 GB RAM
Storage	50 GB available space	50 GB available space

Requirements checked on 28 October 2026.

Estimated FPS in Dead by Daylight

High settings, no upscaling, with a fast processor (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Estimates from the game's requirements, not benchmarks.

Not yet checked against benchmarks, a rough estimate that can be off by 25 % or more.

Graphics card	1080p	1440p	5120×1440	4K
GTX 1060 6GB	120	112	74	68
GTX 1660 Super	120	120	106	98
RTX 2060	120	120	120	113
RTX 3060	120	120	120	120
RTX 4060	120	120	120	120
RTX 4060 Ti 8GB	120	120	120	120
RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	120	120	120	120
RTX 5060	120	120	120	120
RTX 5060 Ti 8GB	120	120	120	120
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	120	120	120	120
RX 9060 XT	120	120	120	120
RTX 3070	120	120	120	120
RTX 4070	120	120	120	120
RTX 5070	120	120	120	120
RX 7800 XT	120	120	120	120
RX 9070 XT	120	120	120	120
RTX 5070 Ti	120	120	120	120
RTX 4080	120	120	120	120
RTX 5080	120	120	120	120
RTX 4090	120	120	120	120
RTX 5090	120	120	120	120

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The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.

1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B570 10 GB ~120 FPSView on Amazon* ↗Newegg ↗
1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B570 10 GB ~120 FPSView on Amazon* ↗Newegg ↗
1440p High · 144 FPSNot reachable with a single graphics card upgrade, limited by the game or the processor
4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B570 10 GB ~120 FPSView on Amazon* ↗Newegg ↗

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Frequently asked questions

Can I run Dead by Daylight?: Dead by Daylight needs at least DX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GB, and DX11 Compatible GeForce 760 or AMD HD 8800 or higher with 4GB of RAM is recommended. Enter your graphics card and processor above to see your estimated FPS, or check your whole Steam library at once.
What are the system requirements for Dead by Daylight?: Minimum: graphics DX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GB, processor Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8120, RAM 8 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: DX11 Compatible GeForce 760 or AMD HD 8800 or higher with 4GB of RAM.
What PC do I need for Dead by Daylight?: For 1080p at high settings and 60 FPS, the cheapest current graphics card that gets there is the Intel Arc B570 10 GB (an estimated 120 FPS), paired with a fast processor. The PC builder puts together a complete, compatible parts list for Dead by Daylight.
Can I run Dead by Daylight on the Steam Deck?: Dead by Daylight is rated Verified on Steam Deck by Valve. On Linux and SteamOS, ProtonDB users rate it gold. Pick the Steam Deck profile above, or see the Steam Deck page, for an estimated Deck frame rate.