1Can the Xeon E5-2698B V3 and GeForce RTX 4090 run Dead by Daylight well?
The Xeon E5-2698B V3 and GeForce RTX 4090 will struggle to run Dead by Daylight at smooth framerates.
Dead by DaylightFPS onXeon E5-2698B V3&GeForce RTX 4090
Dead by Daylight
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
Performance Report
Dead by Daylight
GeForce RTX 4090 + Xeon E5-2698B V3
🎮Visual Experience
✅Official Requirements
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 692% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 760) for Dead by Daylight. The Xeon E5-2698B V3 is 205% above the recommended CPU (Core i3-4170).
✅FPS Ceiling Analysis
No major FPS-ceiling mismatch detected. The GeForce RTX 4090 and Xeon E5-2698B V3 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across the tested resolutions and quality settings.
📊Predicted Hardware Utilization for Xeon E5-2698B V3 and GeForce RTX 4090
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
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| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU13% - 43% <> GPU38% - 71% <> | CPU13% - 43% <> GPU38% - 71% <> | CPU18% - 43% <> GPU66% - 93% <> | CPU22% - 51% <> GPU72% - 96% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU12% - 26% <> GPU60% - 79% <> | CPU12% - 26% <> GPU60% - 79% <> | CPU14% - 26% <> GPU97% - 100% <> | CPU19% - 33% <> GPU100% - 100% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU9% - 26% <> GPU63% - 79% <> | CPU9% - 26% <> GPU63% - 79% <> | CPU12% - 26% <> GPU100% - 100% | CPU16% - 34% <> GPU100% - 100% |
1080p (Full HD)
Low
CPU13% - 43%
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GPU38% - 71%
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Medium
CPU13% - 43%
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GPU38% - 71%
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High
CPU18% - 43%
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GPU66% - 93%
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Ultra
CPU22% - 51%
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GPU72% - 96%
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1440p (2K QHD)
Low
CPU12% - 26%
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GPU60% - 79%
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Medium
CPU12% - 26%
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GPU60% - 79%
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High
CPU14% - 26%
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GPU97% - 100%
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Ultra
CPU19% - 33%
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GPU100% - 100%
4K (Ultra HD)
Low
CPU9% - 26%
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GPU63% - 79%
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Medium
CPU9% - 26%
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GPU63% - 79%
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High
CPU12% - 26%
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GPU100% - 100%
Ultra
CPU16% - 34%
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GPU100% - 100%
Performance Summary
The Xeon E5-2698B V3 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 9% and 51% and GPU utilization between 38% and 100%. Xeon E5-2698B V3 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 68% at 1080p to 86% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 31% to 20%.
Load Interpretation
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 1440p (2K QHD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 100% usage (100-100%), while the Xeon E5-2698B V3 stays at 26% (19-33%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
Resolution Scaling
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 31% and GPU 68%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 21% and GPU 85%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 20% and GPU 86%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
Optimal Settings Recommendation
1080p (Full HD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 36% (22-51%) and GPU 84% (72-96%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Xeon E5-2698B V3 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade Insight
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 100% average load at 1440p (2K QHD) Ultra while the Xeon E5-2698B V3 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.
- High GPU Load: You typically want to see High GPU Utilization (90%+) and moderate CPU usage when visual settings are heavy. This indicates the graphics pipeline is under strong load, but the exact FPS limiter should still be confirmed by the FPS ceiling analysis.
- High CPU Load: If you see High CPU Utilization (85%+) paired with lower GPU utilization, the processor is handling a disproportionate share of frame preparation and game logic. That can point to CPU-side pressure, but it should not be treated as a direct replacement for FPS ceiling analysis.
- Low CPU and GPU Load: If both CPU and GPU utilization are relatively low, it means the hardware is waiting on something else. This could be a game engine limitation, poorly optimized code, or an artificial framerate cap like VSync holding performance back. It does not mean both parts are equally fast in FPS terms.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
Dead by Daylight Requirements Comparison
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.
CPU - Xeon E5-2698B V3
16,287
Your Score
MinimumCore i3-4170
MinimumCore i3-4170
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 460
RecommendedGeForce GTX 760
Your CPU is 205% above and your GPU is 692% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
+205%vsrecommended
+692%vsrecommended
+147%vsminimum
+1575%vsminimum
Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 460
Processor: Core i3-4170
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 50 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 760
Processor: Core i3-4170
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 50 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Frequently Asked Questions
2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Dead by Daylight?
Price data is not currently available for this combination. In general, look for setups where the CPU and GPU are balanced — this ensures you're not overspending on one component that the other can't keep up with.
3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Dead by Daylight performance?
This setup is already well-balanced for Dead by Daylight. No significant bottleneck - CPU and GPU are well matched across all settings. Both the Xeon E5-2698B V3 and GeForce RTX 4090 complement each other effectively, so upgrading either component individually would yield diminishing returns. If you want more FPS, you'd benefit most from upgrading both CPU and GPU together.
4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Dead by Daylight?
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.
5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Dead by Daylight?
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 E5-2698B V3 and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
6How accurate are these Dead by Daylight FPS estimates for the Xeon E5-2698B V3 and GeForce RTX 4090?
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.