1Can the Celeron G1850 and GeForce RTX 4090 run Dead by Daylight well?
The Celeron G1850 and GeForce RTX 4090 will struggle to run Dead by Daylight at smooth framerates.
Dead by DaylightFPS onCeleron G1850&GeForce RTX 4090
Dead by Daylight
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
Performance Report
Dead by Daylight
GeForce RTX 4090 + Celeron G1850
🎮Visual Experience
✅Official Requirements
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 692% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 760) for Dead by Daylight. The Celeron G1850 is 71% below minimum CPU requirement.
✅FPS Ceiling Analysis
No major FPS-ceiling mismatch detected. The GeForce RTX 4090 and Celeron G1850 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across the tested resolutions and quality settings.
💰Value Analysis
📊Predicted Hardware Utilization for Celeron G1850 and GeForce RTX 4090
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
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| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU39% - 68% <> GPU33% - 63% <> | CPU39% - 68% <> GPU33% - 63% <> | CPU35% - 65% <> GPU61% - 86% <> | CPU39% - 74% <> GPU66% - 90% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU37% - 51% <> GPU55% - 71% <> | CPU37% - 51% <> GPU55% - 71% <> | CPU31% - 49% <> GPU92% - 97% <> | CPU36% - 55% <> GPU100% - 100% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU35% - 51% <> GPU58% - 71% <> | CPU35% - 51% <> GPU58% - 71% <> | CPU29% - 49% <> GPU95% - 97% <> | CPU33% - 56% <> GPU99% - 100% <> |
1080p (Full HD)
Low
CPU39% - 68%
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GPU33% - 63%
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Medium
CPU39% - 68%
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GPU33% - 63%
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High
CPU35% - 65%
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GPU61% - 86%
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Ultra
CPU39% - 74%
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GPU66% - 90%
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1440p (2K QHD)
Low
CPU37% - 51%
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GPU55% - 71%
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Medium
CPU37% - 51%
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GPU55% - 71%
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High
CPU31% - 49%
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GPU92% - 97%
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Ultra
CPU36% - 55%
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GPU100% - 100%
4K (Ultra HD)
Low
CPU35% - 51%
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GPU58% - 71%
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Medium
CPU35% - 51%
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GPU58% - 71%
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High
CPU29% - 49%
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GPU95% - 97%
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Ultra
CPU33% - 56%
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GPU99% - 100%
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Performance Summary
The Celeron G1850 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 29% and 74% and GPU utilization between 33% and 100%. Celeron G1850 keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 62% at 1080p to 81% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 54% to 42%.
Load Interpretation
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 1440p (2K QHD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 100% usage (100-100%), while the Celeron G1850 stays at 46% (36-55%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
Resolution Scaling
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 54% and GPU 62%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 44% and GPU 80%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 42% and GPU 81%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
Optimal Settings Recommendation
1440p (2K QHD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 40% (31-49%) and GPU 94% (92-97%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Celeron G1850 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade Insight
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 100% average load at 1440p (2K QHD) Ultra while the Celeron G1850 still has headroom, so a faster graphics card would deliver the largest uplift.
Understanding Hardware Utilization: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. They describe hardware load, but they do not directly tell you which component sets the FPS ceiling.
Important: a CPU or GPU can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. Two processors can both show 40% usage and still deliver very different frame rates, depending on per-core speed, cache, engine threading, driver overhead, and frame preparation efficiency.
- High GPU Load: You typically want to see High GPU Utilization (90%+) and moderate CPU usage when visual settings are heavy. This indicates the graphics pipeline is under strong load, but the exact FPS limiter should still be confirmed by the FPS ceiling analysis.
- High CPU Load: If you see High CPU Utilization (85%+) paired with lower GPU utilization, the processor is handling a disproportionate share of frame preparation and game logic. That can point to CPU-side pressure, but it should not be treated as a direct replacement for FPS ceiling analysis.
- Low CPU and GPU Load: If both CPU and GPU utilization are relatively low, it means the hardware is waiting on something else. This could be a game engine limitation, poorly optimized code, or an artificial framerate cap like VSync holding performance back. It does not mean both parts are equally fast in FPS terms.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
Dead by Daylight Requirements Comparison
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.
CPU - Celeron G1850
1,907
Your Score
MinimumCore i3-4170
MinimumCore i3-4170
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 460
RecommendedGeForce GTX 760
Your hardware is below minimum requirements. CPU is the limiting factor (71% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
-64%vsrecommended
+692%vsrecommended
-71%vsminimum
+1575%vsminimum
Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 460
Processor: Core i3-4170
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 50 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 760
Processor: Core i3-4170
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 50 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Frequently Asked Questions
2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Dead by Daylight?
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1679 ($30 CPU + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). This is a well-balanced setup, meaning you're getting good value from both components without significant waste.
3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Dead by Daylight performance?
This setup is already well-balanced for Dead by Daylight. No significant bottleneck - CPU and GPU are well matched across all settings. Both the Celeron G1850 and GeForce RTX 4090 complement each other effectively, so upgrading either component individually would yield diminishing returns. If you want more FPS, you'd benefit most from upgrading both CPU and GPU together.
4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Dead by Daylight?
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.
5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Dead by Daylight?
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 hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.
6How accurate are these Dead by Daylight FPS estimates for the Celeron G1850 and GeForce RTX 4090?
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.