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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

Will it run on my PC?

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Dead by Daylight system requirements

MinimumRecommended
OSWindows 10 64-bit Operating SystemWindows 10 64-bit Operating System
ProcessorIntel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8120Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8300 or higher
GraphicsDX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GBDX11 Compatible GeForce 760 or AMD HD 8800 or higher with 4GB of RAM
Memory8 GB RAM8 GB RAM
Storage50 GB available space50 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 card1080p1440p4K
GTX 1060 6GB12011268
GTX 1660 Super12012098
RTX 2060120120113
RTX 3060120120120
RTX 4060120120120
RTX 5060120120120
RX 9060 XT120120120
RTX 3070120120120
RTX 4070120120120
RTX 5070120120120
RX 7800 XT120120120
RX 9070 XT120120120
RTX 5070 Ti120120120
RTX 4080120120120
RTX 5080120120120
RTX 4090120120120
RTX 5090120120120

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.

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