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 99 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 61 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 46 to 84 FPS.
The Radeon R9 Fury X is 95% 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. The Radeon R9 Fury X can use AFMF, providing up to 1.5x-2x frame rate boost.
The Radeon R9 Fury X 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: $464. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 99 FPS, equivalent to 0.21 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.351 fps/$ | 0.297 fps/$ | 0.278 fps/$ | 0.213 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.196 fps/$ | 0.170 fps/$ | 0.168 fps/$ | 0.131 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.181 fps/$ | 0.157 fps/$ | 0.151 fps/$ | 0.099 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 Radeon R9 Fury X sets the ceiling at about 90 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 241 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 63% (FPS gap: 151 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Radeon R9 Fury X 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 33% | GPU Limits CPU 49% | GPU Limits CPU 53% | GPU Limits CPU 63% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 33% | GPU Limits CPU 47% | GPU Limits CPU 49% | GPU Limits CPU 62% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 32% | GPU Limits CPU 47% | GPU Limits CPU 50% | GPU Limits CPU 63% |
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 95% 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 Radeon R9 Fury X can run Dead by Daylight smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 61 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 95% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 543% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $464 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $80 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 GeForce RTX 5060 for around $299 (Rank #2 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Dead by Daylight, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Radeon R9 Fury X 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.
Yes! Dead by Daylight supports AFMF, and your Radeon R9 Fury X is compatible with AFMF. With Frame Generation enabled, you can expect a 1.5x-2x FPS multiplier on top of native framerates, significantly boosting perceived smoothness.
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 Radeon R9 Fury X 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.
