Dead by DaylightFPS onRyzen 7 7800X3D&GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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
low56 FPS
medium55 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra51 FPS
4K
low56 FPS
medium55 FPS
high53 FPS
ultra41 FPS

Performance Report

Dead by Daylight

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti + Ryzen 7 7800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 75 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 51 to 56 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 41 to 56 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is 322% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 760) for Dead by Daylight. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 543% above the recommended CPU (Core i3-4170).

AI Acceleration

Dead by Daylight supports: AFMF. This game does not have native DLSS 3 or FSR 3 Frame Generation support. AFMF is AMD-exclusive and not compatible with GeForce RTX 3060 Ti.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti:$280(updated 3/9/2026)
Official Launch Price: $399
Ryzen 7 7800X3D:$384(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $449

Combo price: $664. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 75 FPS, equivalent to 0.11 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.134 fps/$0.130 fps/$0.120 fps/$0.113 fps/$
1440p0.084 fps/$0.083 fps/$0.081 fps/$0.077 fps/$
4k0.084 fps/$0.083 fps/$0.080 fps/$0.062 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 7800X3D|GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.

📈Analysis

At 1080p ultra, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti sets the ceiling at about 77 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 241 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 68% (FPS gap: 164 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 58%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 62%
HighGPU Limits CPU 65%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 68%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 51%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 55%
HighGPU Limits CPU 56%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 63%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 47%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 53%
HighGPU Limits CPU 55%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 62%
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, 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 7 7800X3D
cpu icon
34,293
Your Score
MinimumCore i3-4170
MinimumCore i3-4170
GPU - GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
gpu icon
20,312
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 460
RecommendedGeForce GTX 760

Your CPU is 543% above and your GPU is 322% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+543%vsrecommended

GPU

+322%vsrecommended

CPU

+420%vsminimum

GPU

+793%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 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti run Dead by Daylight well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti can run Dead by Daylight smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 75 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 322% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 543% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $664 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $280 GPU (Rank #1 Value)). Your build is already very cost-efficient, but if you want even more FPS, the next good option is upgrading the GPU. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti for around $799 (Rank #42 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 3060 Ti is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-limited at: 1080p high, 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p ultra, 1440p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Dead by Daylight?

Dead by Daylight currently only supports AFMF (AMD Fluid Motion Frames) for frame generation, which is an AMD-exclusive technology. Because you are using an NVIDIA GPU, you cannot use Frame Generation for this specific game. However, the game does support FSR Upscaling, which you should enable to render at a lower resolution and use AI to significantly boost your FPS without losing visual quality.

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 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

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.