Can I Run Dead by Daylight?
Behaviour Interactive Inc. · 2016
10 years of horror. 10 years of jump scares and close calls. 10 years of brutal sacrifices and thrilling escapes. Trapped forever in a realm of eldritch evil where even death is not an escape, four determined Survivors face a bloodthirsty Killer in a vicious game of nerve and wits.
Can You Run Dead by Daylight?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Dead by Daylight’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Dead by Daylight — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 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 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8120 | Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8300 or higher |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10 64-bit Operating System | Windows 10 64-bit Operating System |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →Dead by Daylight is a demanding action game from 2016. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 88 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 40 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 168 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~36–44 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~80–95 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~150–185 FPS
Excellent
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Dead by Daylight System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Dead by Daylight, component by component.
| Component | 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 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| 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 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 50 GB available space | 50 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Operating System Processor: Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8120 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: DX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GB DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 50 GB available space Sound Card: DX11 compatible Additional Notes: With these requirements, it is recommended that the game is played on Low quality settings.
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Operating System Processor: Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8300 or higher Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: DX11 Compatible GeForce 760 or AMD HD 8800 or higher with 4GB of RAM DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 50 GB available space Sound Card: DX11 compatible
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Dead by Daylight — FAQ
Can I run Dead by Daylight?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 88 FPS at 1080p in Dead by Daylight. Budget GPUs get about 40 FPS and high-end GPUs around 168 FPS. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for Dead by Daylight?+
Dead by Daylight needs at least a Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8120 processor, a DX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GB graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 50 GB available space of storage, running Windows 10 64-bit Operating System.
Can Dead by Daylight run without a graphics card?+
No — Dead by Daylight is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: DX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GB).
How much RAM does Dead by Daylight need?+
Dead by Daylight officially requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.