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 is 708% 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 Ryzen 7 7800X3D sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p low, 1440p (low/medium/high), 4k (low/medium/high), while the GeForce RTX 5090 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: $3084. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 264 FPS, equivalent to 0.09 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.094 fps/$ | 0.098 fps/$ | 0.097 fps/$ | 0.086 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.054 fps/$ | 0.057 fps/$ | 0.056 fps/$ | 0.053 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.048 fps/$ | 0.051 fps/$ | 0.050 fps/$ | 0.041 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 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 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.
| 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 5090 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 5090 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 5090 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 5090 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 5090 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 708% 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 can run Dead by Daylight smoothly up to 4k achieving around 126 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 708% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 543% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $3084 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $2700 GPU (Rank #80 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 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 low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k 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 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 5090 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.
