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 65 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 61 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 51 to 66 FPS.
The Radeon RX 6600 is 214% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 760) for Dead by Daylight. The Ryzen 5 5600X is 310% above the recommended CPU (Core i3-4170).
At lower resolutions (1080p high), the Ryzen 5 5600X sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (all 1440p settings, all 4k settings), the Radeon RX 6600 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (low/medium/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $315. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 65 FPS, equivalent to 0.21 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.286 fps/$ | 0.257 fps/$ | 0.222 fps/$ | 0.206 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.235 fps/$ | 0.216 fps/$ | 0.210 fps/$ | 0.194 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.210 fps/$ | 0.187 fps/$ | 0.178 fps/$ | 0.162 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 4k ultra, the Radeon RX 6600 sets the ceiling at about 55 FPS, while the Ryzen 5 5600X has headroom up to 77 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 29% (FPS gap: 22 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 8/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 4/12.
Your Radeon RX 6600 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 5 5600X frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 27% | GPU Limits CPU 28% | GPU Limits CPU 28% | GPU Limits CPU 28% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 27% | GPU Limits CPU 28% | GPU Limits CPU 28% | GPU Limits CPU 29% |
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 310% above and your GPU is 214% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the Radeon RX 6600 can run Dead by Daylight smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 61 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 214% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 310% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $315 ($135 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 5600X 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 high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra. CPU-limited at: 1080p high.
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 5600X 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.
