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 136 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 120 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 Gold 6423N is 977% above the recommended CPU (Core i3-4170).
The Xeon Gold 6423N determines the performance ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GPU has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $3810. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 136 FPS, equivalent to 0.04 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.041 fps/$ | 0.039 fps/$ | 0.039 fps/$ | 0.036 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.035 fps/$ | 0.033 fps/$ | 0.033 fps/$ | 0.031 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.031 fps/$ | 0.030 fps/$ | 0.029 fps/$ | 0.024 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 1080p medium, the Xeon Gold 6423N sets the ceiling at about 124 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 233 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 47% (FPS gap: 109 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Xeon Gold 6423N 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 43% | CPU Limits GPU 47% | CPU Limits GPU 47% | CPU Limits GPU 42% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 30% | CPU Limits GPU 35% | CPU Limits GPU 35% | CPU Limits GPU 28% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 31% | CPU Limits GPU 36% | CPU Limits GPU 36% | CPU Limits GPU 30% |
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.
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 977% 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 Gold 6423N 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 977% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $3810 ($2161 CPU (Rank #324 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your Xeon Gold 6423N 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 9355P is a great upgrade option for around $2998 (Rank #287 for value).
Your Xeon Gold 6423N 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 Gold 6423N 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.
