Can I Run Dead by Daylight?
Wondering if your PC can run Dead by Daylight? Released in 2016, it is a moderate title for modern gaming PCs. Below you can detect your graphics card in the browser and get an exact FPS estimate at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, see how popular GPUs perform, and check the official minimum and recommended system requirements — all without downloading anything.
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Expected FPS by graphics card
High preset · average FPS · your benchmark may vary by CPU and settings.
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTX 1060 6GB | 70 fps | 49 fps | 32 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 130 fps | 91 fps | 58 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 136 fps | 96 fps | 61 fps |
| RX 6700 XT | 161 fps | 113 fps | 72 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 210 fps | 147 fps | 94 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 364 fps | 255 fps | 164 fps |
System requirements
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 10 64-bit Operating System
- CPU
- Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8120
- GPU
- DX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GB
- RAM
- 8 GB RAM
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Storage
- 50 GB available space
- Network
- Broadband Internet connection
- Sound
- DX11 compatible
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10 64-bit Operating System
- CPU
- Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8300 or higher
- GPU
- DX11 Compatible GeForce 760 or AMD HD 8800 or higher with 4GB of RAM
- RAM
- 8 GB RAM
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Storage
- 50 GB available space
- Network
- Broadband Internet connection
- Sound
- DX11 compatible
Dead by Daylight — frequently asked questions
Can I run Dead by Daylight on my PC?
Dead by Daylight is a moderate game. The fastest way to know is to run the instant in-browser check above — it detects your graphics card and shows your estimated FPS in seconds. You can also compare your GPU against the table below.
What FPS will I get in Dead by Daylight at 1080p?
On a mainstream RTX 3060 you can expect around 130 FPS in Dead by Daylight at 1080p on high settings. Faster cards push well above 60 FPS; check the full table for your exact GPU.
Can a budget or older GPU run Dead by Daylight?
An entry-level GTX 1060 6GB gets roughly 70 FPS in Dead by Daylight at 1080p. Lowering the preset to medium or low improves that further — run the benchmark above for a precise read on your own hardware.
Is the Dead by Daylight FPS estimate accurate?
Our estimates come from real benchmark data across reference GPUs, interpolated for your card — typically within about 15%. Measured data points are labelled as such, and you can run the in-browser benchmark for a result tuned to your exact PC.
