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 264 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 164 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 126 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 is 532% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 760) for Dead by Daylight. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 543% above the recommended CPU (Core i3-4170).
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 5090 D v2.
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p low, 1440p (low/medium/high), 4k (low/medium/high), while the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (medium/high/ultra), 1440p ultra, 4k ultra.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $4470.4400000000005. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 264 FPS, equivalent to 0.06 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.065 fps/$ | 0.067 fps/$ | 0.067 fps/$ | 0.059 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.038 fps/$ | 0.039 fps/$ | 0.039 fps/$ | 0.037 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.033 fps/$ | 0.035 fps/$ | 0.035 fps/$ | 0.028 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k low, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D sets the ceiling at about 123 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 could reach 143 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 14% (FPS gap: 20 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 7/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 5/12.
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 7% | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 13% | CPU Limits GPU 11% | CPU Limits GPU 10% | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 14% | CPU Limits GPU 11% | CPU Limits GPU 11% | Balanced |
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.
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 532% 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 5090 D v2 can run Dead by Daylight smoothly up to 4k achieving around 126 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 532% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 543% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $4470.4400000000005 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $4086.44 GPU (Rank #90 Value)). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).
For Dead by Daylight, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 has extra headroom that a faster processor could take advantage of. This is especially noticeable at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1440p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium.
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.
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 5090 D v2 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.
