Can I run Dead by Daylight?
System requirements, estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a quick check for your own PC.
- ReleaseJun 14, 2016
- Playing now44 279
- Steam user reviews78 % positive
- Steam DeckVerified
- ProtonDBgold
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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 |
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 | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTX 1060 6GB | 120 | 112 | 68 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 120 | 120 | 98 |
| RTX 2060 | 120 | 120 | 113 |
| RTX 3060 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| RTX 4060 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| RTX 5060 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| RX 9060 XT | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| RTX 3070 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| RTX 4070 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| RTX 5070 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| RX 7800 XT | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| RX 9070 XT | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| RTX 4080 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| RTX 5080 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| RTX 4090 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| RTX 5090 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
Steam Deck – Valve rating: Verified
Which graphics card do I need for Dead by Daylight?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~120 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~120 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSNot reachable with a single graphics card upgrade – limited by the game or the processor
- 4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~120 FPSAmazon ↗
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