An asymmetrical horror game locked at 60 FPS. It is generally GPU-limited at high settings but runs on most mid-range hardware.
This game has a built-in FPS cap of 60 FPS
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 93 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 52 to 65 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 46 to 61 FPS.
The Radeon RX 7650 GRE is 284% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 760) for Dead by Daylight. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 543% above the recommended CPU (Core i3-4170).
The Radeon RX 7650 GRE sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $758.13. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 93 FPS, equivalent to 0.12 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.173 fps/$ | 0.164 fps/$ | 0.149 fps/$ | 0.123 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.086 fps/$ | 0.082 fps/$ | 0.078 fps/$ | 0.069 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.080 fps/$ | 0.075 fps/$ | 0.070 fps/$ | 0.061 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages. Adjacent heavier settings are lightly stabilized to remove prediction jitter that would otherwise create impossible reversals.
At 1080p medium, the Radeon RX 7650 GRE sets the ceiling at about 146 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 319 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 54% (FPS gap: 173 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Radeon RX 7650 GRE is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 52% | GPU Limits CPU 54% | GPU Limits CPU 54% | GPU Limits CPU 54% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 52% | GPU Limits CPU 54% | GPU Limits CPU 54% | GPU Limits CPU 54% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 52% | GPU Limits CPU 54% | GPU Limits CPU 54% | GPU Limits CPU 54% |
We estimate the maximum FPS the processor can sustain and the maximum FPS the graphics card can sustain in each setting, then compare those limits directly.
Limit Factor formula: (stronger - weaker) / stronger. Example: if CPU ceiling is 200 FPS and GPU ceiling is 140 FPS, then GPU limits CPU by 30%.
CPU Limits GPU means the processor ceiling is lower. GPU Limits CPU means the graphics ceiling is lower. Balanced means the FPS ceilings are close enough that the gap is negligible.
A component can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, not generic utilization heuristics.
See how your processor and graphics card compare against the game official minimum and recommended system specs. The placement of your hardware is calculated using relative synthetic performance scores to help you gauge overall playability.
Your CPU is 543% above and your GPU is 284% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the Radeon RX 7650 GRE can run Dead by Daylight smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 93 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 284% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 543% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $758.13 ($378.13 CPU + $380 GPU). Since the GPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger GPU will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, upgrading to the Radeon RX 6900 XT for around $999 (Rank #190 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Dead by Daylight, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Radeon RX 7650 GRE is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
Dead by Daylight does not currently support Frame Generation technologies like DLSS 3 or FSR 3. Your performance is based entirely on native rendering. If the game adds support in a future update, newer GPUs will benefit the most.
Dead by Daylight requires at minimum a Core i3-4170 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 460 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 50 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i3-4170 and GeForce GTX 760 with 8 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon RX 7650 GRE both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Dead by Daylight FPS results are not arbitrary numbers. They come from calculations informed by thousands of real gaming benchmarks, and the typical accuracy range is around 10% to 15%. That makes them far more useful than generic FPS calculators that simply invent values without a benchmark foundation. Actual in-game performance can still vary with drivers, updates, RAM configuration, cooling, and the exact scene being rendered.
Performance estimates are based on synthetic benchmarks and hardware capabilities.
Results may vary based on drivers, OS, and background processes.
