Dead by Daylight system requirements: can your PC run it?

2016 · Action · Behaviour Interactive Inc.

The developer recommends 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 RAM.

The minimum is Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8120, DX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GB, 8 GB of RAM, with 50 GB of free disk space.

These are the official requirements from the game's store page.

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Official requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
Processor	Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8120	Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8300 or higher
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
Memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage	50 GB	50 GB
DirectX	11	11
OS	Windows 10 64-bit Operating System	Windows 10 64-bit Operating System
Notes	With these requirements, it is recommended that the game is played on Low quality settings.	—

Source: Steam store page, checked 2026-10-08.

Parts that run Dead by Daylight well

Upgrading for Dead by Daylight? These are the cheapest graphics cards and processors on sale today that match or beat the developer's recommended parts, so the game runs the way it was meant to.

Graphics card

Any current part is enough.

Processor

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Dead by Daylight FPS calculator

Frame rates here are our estimates from the official specs and our benchmark scores, not measured results.

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Estimated performance

Select your processor and graphics card to see the frame rates and whether your PC meets the official specs.

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Estimated benchmark range at High settings (native resolution without DLSS/FSR upscaling). 1% low frame rates during intense scenes are typically 20–30% lower than average.

FPS on popular graphics cards

Estimated FPS at high settings, each card paired with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D so the processor does not hold it back.

Graphics card	1080p	1440p	4K
GeForce RTX 5090 32GB	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 4090 24GB	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 5080 16GB	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB	300+	300+	300+
Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 5070 12GB	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB	300+	300+	300+
Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB	300+	300+	283
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	300+	300+	222
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB	300+	300+	217
GeForce RTX 3070 8GB	300+	300+	208
GeForce RTX 5060 8GB	300+	297	193
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB	300+	282	183
Arc B580	300+	274	178
GeForce RTX 4060 8GB	300+	258	167
Radeon RX 7600 8GB	300+	250	162
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	300+	226	146
Radeon RX 6600 8GB	283	209	136
GeForce RTX 2060	237	175	114
GeForce GTX 1660 Super	200	148	96
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB	182	134	87
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	175	130	84
Radeon RX 580	165	122	79
GeForce GTX 1650	130	96	63
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	108	80	52

FAQ

What are the Dead by Daylight system requirements?

Minimum: Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8120 processor, DX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GB graphics, 8 GB RAM. 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 RAM.

Can I run Dead by Daylight on an RTX 4060?

Yes. We estimate about 300 FPS at 1080p high settings with a fast processor (ultra, high refresh). That's our estimate, not a benchmark.

Can a GTX 1060 run Dead by Daylight?

Yes, at about 182 FPS at 1080p high in our estimate (ultra, high refresh). Lower the settings for a steadier frame rate.

How much RAM does Dead by Daylight need?

8 GB minimum and 8 GB recommended. 16 GB is the sweet spot for most gaming PCs today.

How big is Dead by Daylight on PC?

It needs about 50 GB of free space. Leave a few GB extra for updates.