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 137 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 121 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 93 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 692% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 760) for Dead by Daylight. The Xeon 6511P is 862% above the recommended CPU (Core i3-4170).
The Xeon 6511P sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $2464. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 137 FPS, equivalent to 0.06 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.063 fps/$ | 0.061 fps/$ | 0.060 fps/$ | 0.056 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.054 fps/$ | 0.052 fps/$ | 0.052 fps/$ | 0.049 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.048 fps/$ | 0.046 fps/$ | 0.045 fps/$ | 0.038 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 high, the Xeon 6511P sets the ceiling at about 124 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 237 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 48% (FPS gap: 113 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Xeon 6511P is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 44% | CPU Limits GPU 47% | CPU Limits GPU 48% | CPU Limits GPU 43% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 32% | CPU Limits GPU 36% | CPU Limits GPU 36% | CPU Limits GPU 29% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 33% | CPU Limits GPU 38% | CPU Limits GPU 38% | CPU Limits GPU 32% |
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) | CPU7% - 31% <> GPU34% - 66% <> | CPU7% - 31% <> GPU34% - 66% <> | CPU12% - 31% <> GPU62% - 89% <> | CPU15% - 33% <> GPU63% - 92% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU6% - 14% <> GPU56% - 74% <> | CPU6% - 14% <> GPU56% - 74% <> | CPU8% - 13% <> GPU92% - 98% <> | CPU11% - 14% <> GPU94% - 100% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU3% - 14% <> GPU60% - 74% <> | CPU3% - 14% <> GPU60% - 74% <> | CPU6% - 13% <> GPU95% - 98% <> | CPU9% - 15% <> GPU96% - 99% <> |
The Xeon 6511P + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 3% and 33% and GPU utilization between 34% and 100%. Xeon 6511P keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 64% at 1080p to 82% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 21% to 10%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 98% usage (96-99%), while the Xeon 6511P stays at 12% (9-15%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 21% and GPU 64%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 11% and GPU 81%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 10% and GPU 82%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1440p (2K QHD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 10% (8-13%) and GPU 95% (92-98%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Xeon 6511P remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 98% average load at 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra while the Xeon 6511P still has headroom, so a faster graphics card would deliver the largest uplift.
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 862% above and your GPU is 692% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Xeon 6511P paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Dead by Daylight smoothly up to 4k achieving around 93 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 692% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 862% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2464 ($815 CPU (Rank #145 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your Xeon 6511P 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 processor with a significantly better value rating. For example, the EPYC 4585PX is a great upgrade option for around $699 (Rank #66 for value) while costing less than your current CPU.
Your Xeon 6511P is already an incredibly powerful processor. While it's technically the first component to hit its limit (which is completely normal in state-of-the-art builds), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Dead by Daylight performance right now. CPU 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 Xeon 6511P and GeForce RTX 4090 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.
