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 115 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 100 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 75 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 692% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 760) for Dead by Daylight. The Ryzen 5 4500 is 201% above the recommended CPU (Core i3-4170).
The Ryzen 5 4500 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1734. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 115 FPS, equivalent to 0.07 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.076 fps/$ | 0.071 fps/$ | 0.070 fps/$ | 0.066 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.065 fps/$ | 0.059 fps/$ | 0.058 fps/$ | 0.058 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.056 fps/$ | 0.049 fps/$ | 0.049 fps/$ | 0.043 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p medium, the Ryzen 5 4500 sets the ceiling at about 120 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 239 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 50% (FPS gap: 119 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Ryzen 5 4500 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 44% | CPU Limits GPU 50% | CPU Limits GPU 50% | CPU Limits GPU 48% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 31% | CPU Limits GPU 40% | CPU Limits GPU 40% | CPU Limits GPU 37% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 36% | CPU Limits GPU 46% | CPU Limits GPU 46% | CPU Limits GPU 41% |
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, not generic utilization heuristics.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU14% - 45% <> GPU34% - 69% <> | CPU14% - 45% <> GPU34% - 69% <> | CPU19% - 45% <> GPU60% - 90% <> | CPU22% - 55% <> GPU67% - 92% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU12% - 30% <> GPU49% - 76% <> | CPU12% - 30% <> GPU49% - 76% <> | CPU15% - 30% <> GPU76% - 100% <> | CPU18% - 40% <> GPU91% - 100% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU10% - 30% <> GPU52% - 76% <> | CPU10% - 30% <> GPU52% - 76% <> | CPU13% - 30% <> GPU79% - 100% <> | CPU16% - 40% <> GPU93% - 99% <> |
The Ryzen 5 4500 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 10% and 55% and GPU utilization between 34% and 100%. Ryzen 5 4500 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 65% at 1080p to 79% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 33% to 23%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 1440p (2K QHD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 96% usage (91-100%), while the Ryzen 5 4500 stays at 29% (18-40%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 33% and GPU 65%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 23% and GPU 77%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 23% and GPU 79%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1440p (2K QHD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 22% (15-30%) and GPU 88% (76-100%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 5 4500 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 96% average load at 1440p (2K QHD) Ultra while the Ryzen 5 4500 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.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
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 201% 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 Ryzen 5 4500 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Dead by Daylight smoothly up to 4k achieving around 75 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 692% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 201% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1734 ($85 CPU (Rank #22 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your build is already very cost-efficient, but if you want even more FPS, the next good option is upgrading the CPU. 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 Ryzen 5 4500 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 Ryzen 5 4500 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.
