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Dead by Daylight was released on June 14, 2016. Steam files it under Action. It needs 50 GB of free storage.
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Dead by Daylight system requirements
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Dead by Daylight needs at least DX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GB and Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8120, 8 GB of RAM and 50 GB of free storage. For 60 fps on High at 1080p, aim for a GeForce GTX 760 or better.
Updated October 3, 2026
What it takes to run Dead by Daylight
| Target | Graphics card | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | DX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GB | Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8120 | 8 GB |
| Recommended | DX11 Compatible GeForce 760 or AMD HD 8800 or higher with 4GB of RAM | Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8300 or higher | 8 GB |
| 60 fps, 1080p High | GeForce GTX 760 or better | Intel Pentium G4560 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1440p High | GeForce GTX 780 or better | Intel Pentium G4560 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 4K High | GeForce GTX 1660 or better | Intel Pentium G4560 or better | 16 GB |
The first two rows are the publisher's numbers. The rows below are our own estimates from the scoring model.
How to get the best frame rate in Dead by Daylight
The publisher's minimum for Dead by Daylight is DX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GB with Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8120, and the recommended hardware is DX11 Compatible GeForce 760 or AMD HD 8800 or higher with 4GB of RAM. We treat the recommended hardware as the setup that holds about 60 fps at 1080p on High.
In our estimates a GeForce GTX 760 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, a GeForce GTX 780 does the same at 1440p, and a GeForce GTX 1660 at 4K. Cards below that can still play the game, at Medium or Low.
In competitive games frame rate and low latency matter more than looks. Use Low or Medium shadows and effects, keep textures as high as your video memory allows, and aim to stay above your monitor's refresh rate.
Best graphics card for Dead by Daylight
Estimated fps at 1080p on High by graphics card, and the best 60 fps preset at each resolution.
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| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5090 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 177 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Super | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 180 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | Ultra 265 fps | Ultra 191 fps | Ultra 106 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 174 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | Ultra 217 fps | Ultra 156 fps | Ultra 87 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3050 | Ultra 159 fps | Ultra 114 fps | Ultra 64 fps |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | Ultra 167 fps | Ultra 120 fps | Ultra 67 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | Ultra 125 fps | Ultra 90 fps | High 69 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | Ultra 81 fps | High 81 fps | Medium 63 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | Ultra 94 fps | Ultra 68 fps | Medium 73 fps |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 218 fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 168 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 | Ultra 200 fps | Ultra 144 fps | Ultra 80 fps |
| Radeon RX 580 | Ultra 90 fps | Ultra 65 fps | Medium 70 fps |
| Arc B580 | Ultra 289 fps | Ultra 208 fps | Ultra 115 fps |
The highest quality preset that still holds 60 fps. Estimates with a processor that does not limit the card.
Memory and processor
Memory
Minimum 8 GB, recommended 8 GB. 16 GB is the comfortable amount for current games.
Processor
A processor like the Intel Pentium G4560 meets the recommended CPU level. For many fps in fast games, a quick CPU matters as much as the graphics card. Check your pairing.
Questions about Dead by Daylight
What are the minimum system requirements for Dead by Daylight?
Minimum: Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8120, DX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GB, 8 GB of memory, 50 GB of free storage.
What are the recommended system requirements for Dead by Daylight?
Recommended: Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8300 or higher, DX11 Compatible GeForce 760 or AMD HD 8800 or higher with 4GB of RAM, 8 GB of memory.
What graphics card do I need to run Dead by Daylight at 60 fps?
In our estimate a GeForce GTX 760 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, and a GeForce GTX 780 for 1440p.
How much RAM does Dead by Daylight need?
The minimum is 8 GB and the recommendation is 8 GB. With less than the minimum the game may not start or will stutter badly.
How much storage does Dead by Daylight need?
About 50 GB of free space, plus room for updates.
Can an RTX 3060 run Dead by Daylight?
Our estimate for the GeForce RTX 3060 is about 300+ fps on High at 1080p. Verdict: Yes, runs great.
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