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 119 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 102 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 83 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 692% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 760) for Dead by Daylight. The Core i9-7920X is 341% above the recommended CPU (Core i3-4170).
The Core i9-7920X determines the performance ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GPU has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1885. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 119 FPS, equivalent to 0.06 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.072 fps/$ | 0.067 fps/$ | 0.065 fps/$ | 0.063 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.062 fps/$ | 0.056 fps/$ | 0.054 fps/$ | 0.054 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.055 fps/$ | 0.050 fps/$ | 0.050 fps/$ | 0.044 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 1080p high, the Core i9-7920X sets the ceiling at about 116 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 241 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 52% (FPS gap: 125 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Core i9-7920X is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 46% | CPU Limits GPU 51% | CPU Limits GPU 52% | CPU Limits GPU 48% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 35% | CPU Limits GPU 42% | CPU Limits GPU 43% | CPU Limits GPU 38% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 35% | CPU Limits GPU 44% | CPU Limits GPU 43% | CPU Limits GPU 37% |
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.
The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, 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 341% above and your GPU is 692% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Core i9-7920X paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Dead by Daylight smoothly up to 4k achieving around 83 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 692% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 341% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1885 ($236 CPU (Rank #294 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).
For Dead by Daylight, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i9-7920X is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 has extra headroom that a faster processor could take advantage of. This is especially noticeable at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. CPU-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 Core i9-7920X and GeForce RTX 4090 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.
