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, frame rates range from 56 to 78 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 53 to 65 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 44 to 58 FPS.
The Radeon RX 6600 is 214% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 760) for Dead by Daylight. The Ryzen 5 5500 is 262% above the recommended CPU (Core i3-4170).
At lower resolutions (all 1080p settings), the Ryzen 5 5500 sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1440p (low/medium/ultra), all 4k settings), the Radeon RX 6600 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p high.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $265. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 56 FPS, equivalent to 0.21 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.294 fps/$ | 0.268 fps/$ | 0.234 fps/$ | 0.211 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.245 fps/$ | 0.226 fps/$ | 0.223 fps/$ | 0.200 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.219 fps/$ | 0.196 fps/$ | 0.189 fps/$ | 0.166 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 low, the Ryzen 5 5500 sets the ceiling at about 119 FPS, while the Radeon RX 6600 could reach 151 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 21% (FPS gap: 32 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 4/12 cells, GPU limits 8/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Ryzen 5 5500 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Radeon RX 6600 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 21% | CPU Limits GPU 20% | CPU Limits GPU 20% | CPU Limits GPU 20% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 14% | GPU Limits CPU 16% | GPU Limits CPU 16% | GPU Limits CPU 16% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 15% | GPU Limits CPU 16% | GPU Limits CPU 16% | GPU Limits CPU 18% |
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 262% above and your GPU is 214% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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The Ryzen 5 5500 and Radeon RX 6600 will struggle to run Dead by Daylight at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 56 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $265 ($85 CPU + $180 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 GeForce RTX 3070 for around $499 (Rank #137 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Dead by Daylight, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Radeon RX 6600 is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 5 5500 still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-limited at: 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p 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 5500 and Radeon RX 6600 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.
