Dead by Daylight FPS on Ryzen 5 7600 + GeForce RTX 4060

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

Dead by Daylight - FPS Estimates by Resolution

Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors

1080P
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440P
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra57 FPS
4K
low60 FPS
medium59 FPS
high57 FPS
ultra52 FPS

Performance Report

Dead by Daylight

GeForce RTX 4060 + Ryzen 5 7600
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 98 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 57 to 64 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 52 to 61 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4060 is 306% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 760) for Dead by Daylight. The Ryzen 5 7600 is 407% above the recommended CPU (Core i3-4170).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 5 7600 still has additional frame-generation headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4060:$459.66
Official Launch Price: $299
Ryzen 5 7600:$185
Official Launch Price: $229

Combo price: $644.6600000000001. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 98 FPS, equivalent to 0.15 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.194 fps/$0.186 fps/$0.174 fps/$0.152 fps/$
1440p0.099 fps/$0.096 fps/$0.093 fps/$0.088 fps/$
4k0.095 fps/$0.092 fps/$0.088 fps/$0.081 fps/$

* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 5 7600|GeForce RTX 4060

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.

📈Analysis

At 1080p medium, the GeForce RTX 4060 sets the ceiling at about 143 FPS, while the Ryzen 5 7600 has headroom up to 297 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 52% (FPS gap: 154 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your GeForce RTX 4060 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 5 7600 frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 49%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 52%
HighGPU Limits CPU 52%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 52%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 49%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 52%
HighGPU Limits CPU 52%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 52%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 49%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 52%
HighGPU Limits CPU 52%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 52%
Percentages show how much potential FPS of the stronger component is lost because the other component has a lower FPS ceiling.
🧠Methodology

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.

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 - Ryzen 5 7600
cpu icon
27,013
Your Score
MinimumCore i3-4170
MinimumCore i3-4170
GPU - GeForce RTX 4060
gpu icon
19,548
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 460
RecommendedGeForce GTX 760

Your CPU is 407% above and your GPU is 306% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+407%vsrecommended

GPU

+306%vsrecommended

CPU

+310%vsminimum

GPU

+759%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

1Can the Ryzen 5 7600 and GeForce RTX 4060 run Dead by Daylight well?

Yes, the Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the GeForce RTX 4060 can run Dead by Daylight smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 98 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 306% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 407% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Dead by Daylight?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $644.6600000000001 ($185 CPU + $459.66 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 Radeon RX 6900 XT for around $999 (Rank #190 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Dead by Daylight performance?

For Dead by Daylight, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 5 7600 still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-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.

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 Ryzen 5 7600 and GeForce RTX 4060 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Dead by Daylight FPS estimates for the Ryzen 5 7600 and GeForce RTX 4060?

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.