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 64 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 52 to 62 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 38 to 58 FPS.
The RTX A2000 12GB is 185% 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 RTX A2000 12GB 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: $764. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 64 FPS, equivalent to 0.08 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.107 fps/$ | 0.101 fps/$ | 0.094 fps/$ | 0.084 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.081 fps/$ | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.068 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.076 fps/$ | 0.072 fps/$ | 0.071 fps/$ | 0.050 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 RTX A2000 12GB sets the ceiling at about 66 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 241 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 73% (FPS gap: 175 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your RTX A2000 12GB 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 60% | GPU Limits CPU 66% | GPU Limits CPU 68% | GPU Limits CPU 73% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 46% | GPU Limits CPU 52% | GPU Limits CPU 53% | GPU Limits CPU 62% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 45% | GPU Limits CPU 52% | GPU Limits CPU 54% | GPU Limits CPU 65% |
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) | CPU31% - 59% <> GPU28% - 58% <> | CPU31% - 59% <> GPU28% - 58% <> | CPU33% - 59% <> GPU47% - 77% <> | CPU20% - 41% <> GPU47% - 78% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU22% - 45% <> GPU38% - 73% <> | CPU22% - 45% <> GPU38% - 73% <> | CPU24% - 45% <> GPU57% - 93% <> | CPU11% - 27% <> GPU57% - 94% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU23% - 45% <> GPU38% - 73% <> | CPU23% - 45% <> GPU38% - 73% <> | CPU24% - 45% <> GPU57% - 91% <> | CPU10% - 28% <> GPU57% - 90% <> |
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + RTX A2000 12GB pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 10% and 59% and GPU utilization between 28% and 94%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D keeps significant headroom across presets, while RTX A2000 12GB is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 53% at 1080p to 65% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 42% to 30%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The RTX A2000 12GB reaches 76% average at its highest-load preset, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D peaks at 46% 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 42% and GPU 53%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 30% and GPU 66%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 30% and GPU 65%. 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 19% (11-27%) and GPU 76% (57-94%), which keeps RTX A2000 12GB 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 RTX A2000 12GB 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 185% 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 RTX A2000 12GB can run Dead by Daylight smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 64 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 185% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 543% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $764 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $380 GPU (Rank #19 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 Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) for around $900 (Rank #11 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Dead by Daylight, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The RTX A2000 12GB 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 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 RTX A2000 12GB 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.
