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 120 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 81 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 68 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is 522% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 760) for Dead by Daylight. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 543% above the recommended CPU (Core i3-4170).
The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 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.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $984. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 120 FPS, equivalent to 0.12 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.142 fps/$ | 0.147 fps/$ | 0.138 fps/$ | 0.122 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.088 fps/$ | 0.089 fps/$ | 0.087 fps/$ | 0.082 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.083 fps/$ | 0.087 fps/$ | 0.086 fps/$ | 0.069 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 ultra, the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER sets the ceiling at about 120 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 257 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 53% (FPS gap: 137 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 42% | GPU Limits CPU 47% | GPU Limits CPU 51% | GPU Limits CPU 53% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 34% | GPU Limits CPU 38% | GPU Limits CPU 40% | GPU Limits CPU 45% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 31% | GPU Limits CPU 36% | GPU Limits CPU 37% | GPU Limits CPU 42% |
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) | CPU0% - 37% <> GPU28% - 67% <> | CPU0% - 37% <> GPU28% - 67% <> | CPU8% - 38% <> GPU47% - 85% <> | CPU13% - 41% <> GPU47% - 87% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU0% - 25% <> GPU38% - 70% <> | CPU0% - 25% <> GPU38% - 70% <> | CPU5% - 26% <> GPU57% - 88% <> | CPU10% - 29% <> GPU57% - 89% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU0% - 25% <> GPU38% - 70% <> | CPU0% - 25% <> GPU38% - 70% <> | CPU5% - 25% <> GPU57% - 87% <> | CPU9% - 29% <> GPU57% - 86% <> |
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 0% and 41% and GPU utilization between 28% and 89%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 57% at 1080p to 63% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 22% to 15%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER reaches 73% average at its highest-load preset, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D peaks at 27% average. This suggests a fairly controlled load distribution, but the actual FPS-limiting side should still be read from the limiter analysis above.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 22% and GPU 57%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 15% and GPU 63%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 15% and GPU 63%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1440p (2K QHD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 20% (10-29%) and GPU 73% (57-89%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 7 7800X3D remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER remain reasonably matched for this title.
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 543% above and your GPU is 522% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER can run Dead by Daylight smoothly up to 4k achieving around 68 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 522% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 543% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $984 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $600 GPU (Rank #50 Value)). Your GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end card with a significantly better value rating. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 5090 for around $1999 (Rank #80 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
Your GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Dead by Daylight performance right now. GPU fully utilized 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 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 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.
