Can I Run Dead by Daylight on GeForce RTX 4070?

Yes — Dead by Daylight runs on the GeForce RTX 4070. Expect around 120 FPS at 1080p on High settings (assumed from the recommended spec), native resolution. It clears the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 760), so you have headroom for higher settings or 1440p.

~120 FPS · 1080pGreatAction · 2016

Estimated FPS on the GeForce RTX 4070

GAMERSPECS ESTIMATE

Settings: High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native

The publisher states no target settings for Dead by Daylight, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.

1080p

120

In-game limit

1440p

120

In-game limit

4K

120

In-game limit

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. How is this calculated?

How the GeForce RTX 4070 compares to the spec

Dead by Daylight’s recommended GPU is the GeForce GTX 760 (bench 19). The GeForce RTX 4070 scores 159 — about 737% faster, so you are above the card the developer targeted for 1080p/60. The minimum card, a GeForce GTX 460 (11), you clear by 1345%.

Minimum GPU requirement · GeForce GTX 460✓ Passes
Recommended GPU requirement · GeForce GTX 760✓ Passes

Headroom

You have 100% headroom over 60 FPS at 1080p, so you can spend it on settings or on resolution — 1440p lands around 120 FPS on this card.

About the GeForce RTX 4070

Memory
12GB VRAM
Generation
Ada Lovelace, 2023
Upscaling
DLSS 3

Dead by Daylight asks for 4GB of video memory at its recommended tier. The GeForce RTX 4070’s 12GB of VRAM covers it, so memory is not your limit here — the frame rate above is.

FAQ

Can I run Dead by Daylight on a GeForce RTX 4070?

Yes — a GeForce RTX 4070 averages an estimated 120 FPS in Dead by Daylight at 1080p on High settings (assumed from the recommended spec), native resolution.

What FPS does the GeForce RTX 4070 get in Dead by Daylight?

Estimated averages on High settings (assumed from the recommended spec), native resolution: 120 FPS at 1080p, 120 FPS at 1440p, 120 FPS at 4K. Actual results vary with your CPU, RAM and settings.

Is the GeForce RTX 4070 above or below Dead by Daylight's recommended GPU?

Dead by Daylight recommends a GeForce GTX 760 (bench score 19). The GeForce RTX 4070 scores 159, about 737% faster, and it is 1345% above the minimum GeForce GTX 460.

What settings should I use for Dead by Daylight on a GeForce RTX 4070?

At 1080p, Ultra (modelled) is the highest preset we can show holding 60 FPS on this card (about 120 FPS); at the page's settings, 1440p is also viable at ~120 FPS.